About Us
Columbus Arts and Technology Academy is a charter school located on the east side of Columbus, OH. Operated by Mosaica Education, C.A.T.A. sits behind Media Play on Hamilton Rd. on Kimberly Parkway East.
C.A.T.A. features some of the Best Teaching Practices…
-Explicit phonics instruction, in conjunction with content-rich classic and multi-cultural literature in the morning session of core subjects.
-Math and science taught as discrete subjects, in the morning session, to cultivate skills essential to academic success.
-Full-day Kindergarten.
-1 to 3 ratio of computers to students.
-Technology applications, including CD-ROMs and Internet sites are woven into the fabric of the curriculum, instead of segregating technology into a separate once-a-week computer class.
-Our classroom computers and strategic application of technology develop genuine computer literacy and allow students to experience the value of the computer as an integrated learning tool across the curriculum.
-Integrated Paragon program in the afternoon, including social science, literature, philosophy, drama, music, art, science, history, math, geography and character development through the hands-on study of “great ideas” in world culture.
-Foreign language for all students beginning in Kindergarten.
-Cross Curricular education, specifically Paragon and Literacy, is integrated into Physical Education, General Music and Art/Art History.
-Approximately one hour per day more instructional time.
-School year increased by twenty days.
-Strong student accountability measured by a national standardized test administered twice each year.
-Individualized personal learning plan for every child.
