Windham Academy
Public Charter School
Serving All New Hampshire Families
1 Industrial Drive
Windham, NH 03087
603-236-7900
Academics
Windham Academy is a public charter school offering a rigorous, student-centered curriculum aligned with New Hampshire academic standards and guided by our charter’s mission. Our program blends strong academic foundations with STREAM education, project-based learning, leadership development, and intentional attention to student well-being. Students at Windham Academy learn to think critically, collaborate effectively, and apply knowledge in meaningful, real-world ways.
25/26 Curriculum
Windham Academy prepares students for academic success while fostering ethical leadership, citizenship, and lifelong learning. Families who choose Windham Academy choose a public charter school that values excellence, balance, curiosity, and the whole child.
English Language Arts (K-2)
iReady Magnetic Foundations (Grades K–2)
Early literacy instruction is grounded in the Science of Reading. Students receive explicit, systematic instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, decoding, and early comprehension. Consistent routines support confidence and fluency while fostering a strong foundation in reading, writing, and oral language.
Heggerty- Phonemic Awareness (Grades K–1)
Daily phonemic awareness instruction supports early reading and spelling development. Short, engaging lessons help students hear, manipulate, and connect sounds to letters, building essential decoding skills.
Social Studies (K-8)
McGraw Hill IMPACT
Social studies emphasizes inquiry, civic understanding, and multiple perspectives. Using McGraw Hill IMPACT, students explore history, geography, economics, and civics while developing leadership skills and respect for democratic values.
English Language Arts (3-5 & 6-8)
Magnetic Reading (Grades 3–5)
Students strengthen reading comprehension, vocabulary, and written expression through knowledge-rich literary and informational texts. Instruction connects literacy to science, history, and the arts, reinforcing Windham Academy’s cross-curricular STREAM focus.
Ready Reading (Grades 6–8)
Middle school students engage with complex texts through structured reading, discussion, and writing. Instruction emphasizes critical thinking, evidence-based analysis, and clear communication to prepare students for high school-level expectations.
Science (K-8)
Core Knowledge
Science instruction follows the Core Knowledge Science framework and aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Students participate in inquiry-based learning, hands-on investigations, and engineering challenges that promote scientific thinking and problem solving.