Cougar Mountain Academy follows an individualized, non graded and
non-competitive approach to learning in a multi-age group setting. To assure a truly long lasting foundation, social promotion is not practiced.  Students are expected to earn each promotion.  To be promoted to a higher grade students are expected to fulfill or surpass appropriate Academy Minimum Grade Standards in the traditional areas of Language Arts, Communications, Reading, Mathematics, Geometry, Science, Social Studies and Geography.

The Cougar Mountain Academy School Year functions on a quarterly basis.  Extensive diagnostic testing is an integral part of the curriculum and is administered in conjunction with specific grade level material.  Five (5) individual evaluations, comprised of individual progress reports, report cards and test reviews, are published to parents during the school year.  Each Academic quarter covers approximately three months.

The Cougar Mountain Academy curriculum for the various levels is planned and coordinated on the Academic Fall, Winter and Spring school quarter basis.  To provide parents an opportunity to understand and follow the Academy Curriculum, each teacher publishes a Curriculum Plan Summary that is on display.  The purpose of this summary is to provide periodic curriculum information on a ‘shorter term’ basis.  This summary outlines areas of importance such as immediate objectives, methodology, activities, requirements, teaching aids, materials, academic aids, field trips and other informative elements.