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TK-5th Grade
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At KDA, we aim to foster a nurturing community where all students are valued, heard, and celebrated. Through building lasting relationships, responsive instruction, and high academic inquiry, KDA students will find joy in learning. By partnering with the community, KDA will foster competent free thinkers, learners, and change agents who are prepared for college, career, and life.
Our Mission
At Korematsu Discovery Academy, we foster students to become leaders, questioners, and critical thinkers by providing a nurturing environment where students will be both celebrated and challenged to reach their maximum potential. This foundation will empower each student to grow both academic and emotional intelligences and become agents of change in a modern society.
Our Core Values
Love
At KDA, we aim to foster a nurturing community where students and families are valued, heard, and celebrated. We utilize Restorative practices to ensure students feel cared for and safe with both friends and staff. Diversity is our strength, and we pride ourselves on being a safe and welcoming place for all.
Community
KDA is a community school with an integrated focus on academics, youth development, family support, health and social services. We know that a child’s success is a deep partnership between home, school, and community. We value our partnerships in the community and are proud to be a full-service school.
Growth
KDA’s learning methodology is centered on the holistic development of our students' breadth of knowledge through a standards-based, research-aligned, and culturally-responsive approach. Student achievement and academic growth is a top priority at KDA. Find out more about our academic approach through our Learning Section.
See what sets us apart as a true community school!
Building the Foundation for Literacy
We take a science- & brain-based approach to literacy at KDA. Students will build their competencies in “The Big 5” (phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, and comprehension) through a wide variety of texts, genres, and strategies.
Learning for Community Impact
KDA has a long history of community impact based on student interest and passion. Students lead the way through a project-based learning model. Learn more about the ways in which KDA students are making a difference here.
STEM & Inquiry-Based Learning
We pride ourselves on our dedication to creating meaningful pathways for our students into STEM, curiosity, and change-making.
Outdoor Education & Stewardship
KDA has several opportunities for classes to get outside and into nature through our garden spaces, Redwood tree-lined campus, and field trips. Students learn the importance of environmental stewardship, health, and mental wellbeing through connection with the natural world.
Expanded Learning Programs
We are excited to offer both before and after school programs to expand enrichment and learning for all students TK-5th grade! Your child has a safe and engaging place to be 7:30AM until 6:00 PM.
Language Development
With over 10 home languages represented at KDA, our community has a rich diversity that we view as a strength. Through an asset-based approach, students emerge as multilingual learners ready for the cultural richness of our society.