About Our Academics

Legacy values teacher and parental input and design, creativity, and the inclusion of various relevant and engaging resources as part of our curricula. Our scholars are supported to meet or exceed Chicago Public School’s academic criteria. Legacy uses the following resources as anchors in our curriculum design:

LITERACY

• Fountas and Pinnell Resources(K-5)
• Benchmark Assessment System(K-5)
• Leveled Literacy Intervention(K-5)
• Renaissance K‒12 Educational Software Solutions & Learning Analytics 6-8
•  Expeditionary Learning (EL) 6-8 Grades 

MATHEMATICS

• Eureka Math
• Common Core State Standards
• Illinois Priority Standards
• ZEARN

ACADEMIC ASSESSMENTS

• IXL Personalized learning

SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING TOOLS:

• Calm Classroom
• Character Strong Advisory
• Classdojo
• Positive Behavior Intervention Supports
• Live School