Academics at CTA Humphrey/EPA

Learning At CTA Humphrey/EPA

Strong Academics. Two Pathways For Students.

The CTA Humphrey campus brings together Chandler Traditional Academy and Elite Performance Academy within one school community. CTA Humphrey provides a structured k-6 traditional-academy experience, while EPA serves grades 3-8 students whos high-level competitive or performance commitments require greater flexibility in the school day.

Both programs maintain high academic expectations. Their instructional structure, grade levels, schedules, and purposes are intentionally different so families can pursue the pathway that fits their student's needs.

Explore What Sets CTA Goodman Apart

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Academic Foundation

Learning That Grows With Each Student.

The Chandler Traditional Academy model emphasizes direct instruction, strong foundational skills, higher-level thinking, advanced mathematics, consistent expectations, and personal responsibility across the elementary years.

English Language Arts

Reading, writing, speaking, listening, vocabulary, and communication build the literacy foundation students use across subjects.

Mathematics

Students develop conceptual understanding, fluency, reasoning, and problem-solving as mathematical ideas become more sophisticated.

Science

Observation, investigation, evidence, and inquiry help students understand the natural and designed world.

Social Studies

Students explore history, geography, civics, communities, and the perspectives that shape our world.

Two Programs. One Humphrey Campus.

Understanding The Two Academic Pathways

CTA Humphrey and Elite Performance Academy are distinct programs within the same campus. The comparison below helps families understand the purpose and learning environment of each without positioning one pathway above the other.

CTA Humphrey · Grades K-6

A structured traditional-academy experience

Fundamental and higher-level thinking skills taught primarily through direct instruction.
Spalding Method for reading and language arts.
Mathematics standards and advanced curriculum taught one grade level above.
Special-area classes including library, music, physical education, and technology.
High expectations for academic success, respect, and personal responsibility.
Uniform dress code supports the structured CTA environment.

View additional details on the CTA Humphrey Curriculum

EPA · Grades 3-8

Rigorous academics designed around serious training and performance commitments.

Comprehensive core curriculum in mathematics, science, social studies, and language arts.
State-approved blended approach with personalized and individualized instruction.
STEM and Fine Arts-based electives and options for math acceleration.
Classes run from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., preserving afternoons for training or performance.
Designed for students participating in associated or organized competitive programs.
Transportation is available from campus to designated partner facilities.

View additional details on the Elite Performance Academy

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CTA Humphrey

Strong Foundations Built Through Structure And Consistency.

CTA Humphrey develops fundamental and higher-level thinking skills primarily through direct instruction. Spalding provides the foundation for reading and language arts, while K-6 students receive mathematics instruction using standards and curriculum one grade level above.

The program pairs those academic expectations with a safe, structured environment emphasizing respect, personal responsibility, and consistent learning habits.

Elite Performance Academy

Making Room For Both Academic Rigor And High-Level Passion

EPA serves grades 3-8 students participating in organized competitive programs that require substantial practice, training, performance, or travel. Students complete four core content areas on campus while the condensed schedule creates a nontraditional afternoon window for those commitments.

Personalized learning, individualized instruction, online communication tools, math acceleration options, and STEM/Fine Arts electives help maintain academic rigor while teachers plan around the realities of competition and performance schedules.

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Growing Learners

Different Schedules And Instructional Models Can Still Build One Community.

Learn

Both programs maintain high expectations for academic growth and student success.

Belong

CTA and EPA students remain part of the broader Humphrey campus community.

Grow

Each pathway creates an environment intended to help students develop academically while meeting different needs.

Ready To Join The Humphrey Community?

Whether your family is considering the structured CTA Humphrey experience or the flexible Elite Performance Academy model, take the next step by reviewing the enrollment requirements for your student's pathway.

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