Bennett Global Academy · Founding Pilot · 2026–2027

A full academic home.
Built to see your child.

BGA is a homeschool-centered private academy offering a complete, culturally grounded, standards-aligned curriculum for children ages 3–14 — launching August 1, 2026.

PreK through 8th Grade Faith-Rooted · Standards-Aligned Cognia Accreditation Pending

BGA is not a supplement. It is not a co-op. It is a complete academic program — with scope and sequence, live instruction, curated book lists anchored in Black and brown voices, and parent support built in. We built it for families who know their child is brilliant and are done waiting for a system to agree.

  • Mathematics — Singapore Math / Dimensions Math
  • Language Arts — Rooted in Reading (BGA original)
  • History & Culture — Rooted in Stories
  • Science — NGSS-aligned, inquiry-based
  • Faith & Formation — Christian foundation + world religions
  • Art — Art appreciation + monthly projects
  • Music — Listening, theory, cultural context
  • World Languages — Spanish-primary, integrated throughout
🌱 Seedlings
Ages 3–5 · PreK
Play-based literacy, early numeracy, wonder + observation
🌿 Sprouts
Ages 5–8 · Kindergarten through 2nd
Foundational reading, writing, and number sense
🌸 Buds
Ages 8–11 · 3rd through 5th
Critical thinking, fractions, ecosystems, chapter books
🌺 Blossoms
Ages 11–14 · 6th through 8th
Pre-algebra through algebra, independent study, essay writing
Black & brown authors are the default.
Across every subject and every age band, learners see themselves at the center of human knowledge — not as a special unit, but as the standard.
Rigorous and identity-affirming at once.
Singapore Math. NGSS Science. Common Core ELA benchmarks. BGA meets nationally recognized academic standards through a lens the standard system rarely offers.
The world is the classroom.
Our curriculum integrates global culture, Spanish language, and worldschooling connections throughout the year — not as enrichment, but as core content.
Full Canopy Curriculum — all 8 subjects, all year
Portfolio tracking & end-of-year report cards
Live instruction sessions
Enrollment letter for state homeschool compliance
Parent support group & regular check-ins
BGA student portal access (resources, guides, trackers)
Scope & sequence + weekly pacing plans
Curated book & supply lists per band

We are offering 5 families the opportunity to complete the full 2026–2027 school year at a steeply discounted rate as BGA pursues Cognia and Middle States accreditation. The curriculum is complete. Instruction is ready. What we need is your honest, regular feedback to build the documented evidence accreditation requires.

We are looking for one child in each age band. This is not a beta test — it is a founding seat.

  • Consistent participation throughout the year
  • Structured feedback at regular intervals (we provide the format)
  • Genuine commitment to the full school year
  • Openness to sharing what works and what doesn't

Pilot families receive everything a full-enrollment family receives — at a fraction of the cost.

See sample lessons for each age band by clicking the tabs above.

🌱 Seedlings · Ages 3–5 · Sample Lesson

Unit 1: Belonging + Voice

A play-rich, read-aloud-centered day built around identity and the power of words. Seedlings learn through story, movement, art, and joyful conversation.

Anchor TextThe Day You Begin — Jacqueline Woodson
ThemeBelonging + Voice
WeekWeek 1 of 8
FormatHome + Co-op Day
9:00
Morning Circle — share your name, one word about how you feelSEL · Faith & Formation
9:20
Read-Aloud: The Day You Begin — listen, look at pictures, notice feelingsRooted in Reading · Language Arts
9:45
Book Talk — "Has there ever been a day you felt different from everyone else?"Comprehension · Speaking & Listening
10:05
Math: Earlybird Kindergarten — counting bears, sorting by colorSingapore Earlybird Math
10:25
Snack + free movement break
10:40
Art: Self-portrait — "Draw yourself on a day you felt proud"Visual Art · Identity
11:10
Spanish: practice "Me llamo ___" — names in SpanishWorld Languages
11:25
Play & Curiosity Block — dramatic play, puzzles, sensory table
  • Who am I?
  • What makes me special?
  • How do we make others feel welcome?
belong voice different brave pertenecer voz diferente
  • Read aloud slowly — pause on pictures
  • Ask "I wonder..." questions rather than comprehension checks
  • Display the self-portrait somewhere the child can see it
  • Practice the Spanish greeting at dinner
My 5 Senses + Me
  • Observe a nature object with all 5 senses
  • Draw what they noticed in a wonder journal
  • Connect: "Just like things look different up close, people do too"
Made on Purpose
  • Simple discussion: "God made you on purpose, and there's no one else like you"
  • Recite together: "I am wonderfully made"
  • Optional: Psalm 139:14 — child-friendly paraphrase
Alignment
RL.K.1 RL.K.3 SL.K.2 K.CC.1 CASEL SEL
Unit 1 Culminating Project
My "This Is Me" Book

Over 8 weeks, each Seedling creates a simple handmade book — one page per week — with drawings, dictated sentences, and their own words about who they are, what they love, and where they belong. Families share these at the end-of-unit celebration.

🌿 Sprouts · Ages 5–8 · K–2nd Grade · Sample Lesson

Unit 1: Belonging + Voice

A literacy-rich day that moves from whole-group read-aloud into individual writing, vocabulary, and hands-on word work. Sprouts grow through story, sentence-building, and self-expression.

Anchor TextThe Word Collector — Peter H. Reynolds
ThemeBelonging + Voice
WeekWeek 2 of 8
FormatHome + Co-op Day
9:00
Morning Circle — share one "beautiful word" you knowSEL · Vocabulary Activation
9:20
Read-Aloud: The Word Collector — first read, no stoppingRooted in Reading · RL.1–2
9:45
Second read — stop and ask: "What does Jerome do with words he loves?"Comprehension · Author's Craft
10:05
Writing: My Word Collection — students write/draw 3 words that belong to themWriting · W.1 · Identity
10:30
Math: Singapore Math — number bonds to 10 (K) / place value tens & ones (1st–2nd)Singapore Math 1A / Dimensions 2A
11:00
Snack + outdoor break
11:20
Spanish: vocabulary words from the book — coleccionar, palabras, vozWorld Languages
11:40
Art: Design your "Word Jar" — label it with your most treasured wordsVisual Art · Expression
  • What words matter to me?
  • How do stories help us feel seen?
  • How can I use my voice to build community?
collect courage belong community coleccionar coraje comunidad
  • K: Draw + dictate words; parent scribes the sentence
  • 1st: Copy and illustrate 3 chosen words with a sentence starter
  • 2nd: Write independently — "A word that belongs to me is ___ because ___"
Rooted in Stories: Names Have Power
  • Read Your Name Is a Song — Jamilah Thompkins-Bigelow
  • Discuss: names across cultures, what your name means
  • Map activity: "My name comes from ___"
Your Words Are a Gift
  • Discussion: how words can help or hurt
  • Proverbs 18:21 — child-friendly version
  • Kindness challenge: use one kind word with someone today
Alignment
RL.1.1 RL.2.3 W.1.3 SL.1.2 1.OA.6 CASEL SEL
Unit 1 Culminating Project
Personal Word Collection — Published Booklet

Over 8 weeks, Sprouts build their own "Word Jar" — collecting meaningful words from books, conversations, and life. At the unit's end, they publish a small illustrated booklet featuring their 8 most treasured words, each with a sentence and drawing. Families are invited to the reading celebration.

🌸 Buds · Ages 8–11 · 3rd–5th Grade · Sample Lesson

Unit 1: Belonging + Voice

A deeper, discussion-driven day that moves from anchor text analysis into essay writing, math problem-solving, and science inquiry. Buds think critically, write independently, and connect stories to the wider world.

Anchor TextEach Kindness — Jacqueline Woodson
ThemeBelonging + Voice
WeekWeek 3 of 8
FormatHome Day
9:00
Morning Circle — "What is one thing you wish someone had done differently toward you?"SEL · Reflection
9:20
Read-Aloud / Independent Read: Each Kindness — chapters 1–3Rooted in Reading · RL.3–5
9:50
Written Response: "Why didn't Chloe speak up? Have you ever done the same?"Writing · W.3–4 · Analytical Response
10:20
Math: Singapore / Dimensions Math — word problems + fractions block3rd: Fractions · 4th: Decimals · 5th: Operations
11:00
Break
11:15
Science: Ecosystems — how do living things depend on each other? (connect to kindness)NGSS 3-LS2 · 5-LS2
11:50
Spanish: conversation practice — feelings vocabularyWorld Languages · L.3
12:10
Passion project block — independent reading or student-led inquiry
  • What does it cost us to stay silent?
  • How do our actions (or inactions) shape who belongs?
  • What does it mean to use your voice for someone else?
exclusion regret ripple effect empathy exclusión empatía arrepentimiento
  • 3rd: Respond with a sentence + drawing; identify one character feeling
  • 4th: Write a paragraph response; identify character motivation
  • 5th: Write a structured response using text evidence; compare to personal experience
Rooted in Stories: Voices Left Out
  • Study: Who has been excluded from history?
  • Read excerpts from Young, Gifted & Black — Jamia Wilson
  • Research: one historical figure who used their voice despite opposition
Speaking Up Is an Act of Faith
  • Discussion: Esther's courage — speaking up when it was risky
  • Connect: how does faith call us to include others?
  • Journal prompt: "When is it hard to speak up? What gives you courage?"
Alignment
RL.4.3 RL.5.6 W.4.1 4.NF.1 NGSS 3-LS2 CASEL SEL
Unit 1 Culminating Project
"Ripple Effect" Essay + Visual Map

Buds write a multi-paragraph essay exploring a moment when someone's words or actions — kind or unkind — changed the course of a community. They pair it with a hand-drawn "ripple map" showing how that moment spread. Projects are shared at the unit showcase.

🌺 Blossoms · Ages 11–14 · 6th–8th Grade · Sample Lesson

Unit 1: Belonging + Voice

An independent, text-rich day anchored in a middle-grade novel and paired with primary sources, argument writing, pre-algebra, and a deep dive into identity and justice. Blossoms do the intellectual work — and they're ready for it.

Anchor TextNew Kid — Jerry Craft
ThemeBelonging + Voice
WeekWeek 4 of 8
FormatHome Day
9:00
Independent reading: New Kid — chapters 10–14 with annotation promptsRooted in Reading · RL.6–8
9:40
Discussion / written Socratic response: "What does Jordan sacrifice to belong? Is it worth it?"Literary Analysis · W.6–8 · Argument
10:20
Math: Dimensions Math 6–8 — ratios & proportional reasoning or algebra introDimensions Math 6A / 7A / 8A
11:10
Break
11:25
Science: Earth & Life Science — ecosystems and interdependence, connect to social belongingNGSS MS-LS2
12:05
History: Rooted in Stories — code-switching in history; read Brown Girl Dreaming excerptRooted in Stories · Primary Sources
12:40
Spanish: structured conversation — discuss identity using target vocabularyWorld Languages · Intermediate
1:00
Passion project / independent inquiry block
  • What does it cost to belong somewhere that doesn't fully see you?
  • How have Black and brown people historically navigated identity in spaces not built for them?
  • What does it mean to use your voice when the stakes are personal?
code-switching assimilation identity resistance identidad resistencia pertenencia
  • 6th: Respond in a structured paragraph using 1 text quote as evidence
  • 7th: Write a 3-paragraph argument response with a clear claim and 2 pieces of evidence
  • 8th: Write a 5-paragraph argumentative essay with counterargument and rebuttal
Rooted in Stories: Double Consciousness
  • Introduce W.E.B. Du Bois — "the veil" and double consciousness
  • Connect to Jordan's experience in New Kid
  • Primary source analysis: a Du Bois excerpt, student annotates
Identity in a World That Misreads You
  • How do faith communities sustain identity under pressure?
  • Read: Daniel 1 — standing firm in an unfamiliar culture
  • Journal: "What is something you won't compromise even when it's hard?"
Alignment
RL.7.6 RI.8.8 W.7.1 7.RP.1 NGSS MS-LS2 CASEL SEL
Unit 1 Culminating Project
Identity Manifesto + Public Presentation

Blossoms write a personal identity manifesto — a formal, structured piece that names who they are, what they stand for, and how they intend to use their voice. Paired with a visual art element of their choosing (collage, illustration, or digital design), manifestos are presented to the community at the unit showcase. This project is portfolio-worthy.

The Canopy Curriculum · All Bands
Month 1 Curriculum Guide · August 2026
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