Carden Academy

Carden Academy was founded in 1994 and now has a student body of approximately 200 students in grades K through 8th. The combination of Mae Carden’s time-proven curriculum, a unique approach to teaching, along with a vibrant character development program, Carden Academy offers the finest education available today.

The Carden Method is unique in that there is a thorough integration of subject matter and a unified approach at every grade level. Miss Carden’s carefully-sequenced curriculum helps to build security while making learning both logical and challenging. The academically rigorous program is carried out in a wholesome, non-denominational, nurturing environment by teachers who strive to develop the individual talents of each child, awakening each student’s natural desire to learn and equipping them with a sound foundation of academic skills and knowledge.

Character Qualities are woven into the curriculum at all grade levels, inviting children to find their gifts and to share them with the world. Students strive to develop gracious and virtuous behavior through the application of character qualities to their decision-making and daily interactions with others, and leadership opportunities empower students to be of service.

Pioneer Park is the school’s beautiful three-acre riparian habitat that includes open space, a play area with swings, a slide, climbing structures, a climbing wall and hands-on gardens. Students enjoy outdoor play in a natural environment that is shaded by trees and bordered by a small creek. Pioneer Park provides students with an outdoor learning environment where they can conduct hands-on experiments, applying the classroom curriculum and their new knowledge in a tangible way. Students also learn the basics of environmental stewardship by learning about erosion control, woods grooming, use and care of tools, safety practices, and land management.

Carden Academy Offers Your Child:

• Small class size, Grades K through 8th
• Full-Day Kindergarten
• Devoted teachers and parents who share Mae Carden’s vision of instilling a love of learning
• Sequential, rigorous academic curriculum along with Spanish, Music, Art, Science, P.E. and Computer Classes
• Strong emphasis on character development
• Nurturing and safe environment
• Three-acre riparian park and learning center

Carden Academy
24741 Chrisanta Drive
Mission Viejo, CA 92691
949.458.1776 • www.cardenacademy.com