Schoolwide Curriculum
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two-fold. The first facet focuses on the need to establish curriculum documents that reflect the scope and sequence of each content area PK-12 and ensure alignment throughout the school. Each content area will be formally reviewed and update the curriculum documents every three years. 1. Philosophy Statement 2. Essential Agreements 3. Standards and Benchmarks 4. Essential Knowledge and Understandings 5. Educational Materials 2007-2008 - Science(Health), Technology and Media, Fine Arts 2008-2009 - English/Language Arts, Foreign Languages, Portuguese, 2009-2010 - Physical Education, Social Studies, Mathematics 2010-2011 - Science, Technology and Media, Fine Arts 2011-2012 - English/Language Arts, Foreign Languages, Portuguese, 2012-2013 - Physical Education, Social Studies, Mathematics The second facet of our Curriculum Review engages teachers in monthly meetings in Cross Divisional Curriculum Groups. The Cross Divisional Curriculum Meetings facilitate discussions across divisions about content, instructional strategies, and assessment for learning. These groups are facilitated by teachers who sit on the Cross Divisional Curriculum Committee. Currently, each group has identified a SMART goal to move the work of the school forward. Please refer to the Action Plan to see the goals that are in progress now. As each SMART goal is reached, teachers will shift their focus to one of the following topics: Assessment for Learning, Differentiation of Instruction, developing unit plans using a model of backward design (Understanding by Design) or mapping the curriculum in Rubicon Atlas. In January of 2008, each division will work in groups during in-service days to continue school wide understanding and ensure continued professional development that enhances student learning. |
LS Gávea & Barra: Progress Reports will be sent home
