Curriculum outlines provide a brief overview of core content and standards that have been developed for the identified content/course. This is an evolving process as we continue our alignment and pacing throughout the district.  

Character Strong

The Character Strong Curriculum is a comprehensive educational program designed to develop students' social-emotional skills, character, and leadership qualities through engaging activities and practical lessons.

Key Features:

• Social-Emotional Learning: Helps children develop important skills like empathy, self-awareness, and decision-making.

• Character Building: Focuses on instilling values such as respect and integrity.

• Flexible and Accessible: Offers adaptable lessons that fit various age groups and school settings.

• Interactive Activities: Engages students with fun and practical exercises.

• Progress Tracking: Includes tools to monitor your child's development and growth.

• Community Connection: Encourages family and community involvement in supporting your child's learning journey.

Character Strong

Mathematics

ELA 

Literacy Vision: District 46 students will become authentic readers, writers, and problem solvers who (Students who are College and Career Ready) : 

• Display independence

• Build strong content knowledge

• Respond to varying demands: audience, task, purpose, and discipline

• Comprehend as well as critique

• Use technology and digital media strategically and capably

• Understand other perspectives and cultures 

Core content standards recognize the key areas of literacy instruction. District 46 ELA is aligned to these standards with a focus on prioritized standards by the district. 

Please visit: Common Core State Standards to find a comprehensive list of all standards by grade. 

Curriculum Maps for 8th Grade Coming Soon!    

Amplify CKLA K-5th Grade ELA

The Amplify CKLA program is a comprehensive, research-based literacy curriculum designed to support foundational reading skills and language development in early education.

Key Features:

• Systematic Phonics Instruction: Structured approach to teaching reading skills.

• Content-Rich Curriculum: Integrates knowledge-building topics for enhanced vocabulary.

• Spiral Review: Reinforces skills through regular review.

• Differentiated Instruction: Supports diverse learning needs.

• Engaging Read-Alouds: Uses high-quality literature to build comprehension.

Science

Parent Letter: Introduction To STEMscopes

Parent Letter: Introduction To STEMscopes (Spanish) 

Social Science

The Junior High utilizes: Actively Learn as our primary curricular support. Access to the curriculum and resources can be located at:   McGraw Hill Actively Learn Social Studies

Exploratory Outlines

Exploratory Proficiency Scales

Digital Citizenship Spanish 5

6th Grade FACS Spanish 6

FACS 1 Spanish 7

5th Grade Art Spanish 8

6th Grade Art 6th Grade STEM

Technology Enhanced Creative Expressions Medical Detectives

Technology Enhanced Creative Expressions 2 Flight and Space

Architecture 1 Computer Science for Innovators and Makers

Architecture 2

CoCurricular Outlines

CoCurricular Proficiency Scales

6th Grade Health Composition

7th Grade Health Concert Band

8th Grade Health Advanced Band