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K-8 Core TextBooks & Curriculum
K-8 Core TextBooks & Curriculum
2nd Grade Textbook Resources
ELA
Core: HMH (Into Reading)
Core: 95% Group Phonics Tier 1 (30 min 5x a week)
95 Percent Group PLL, PCK, MSRC (Tier 2)
Math
Core: Illustrative Math
Supplement: iXL or Problem-Attic
Science
Core: Discovery Ed
Supplement: Generation Genius and Mystery Science
Social Studies
Core: Core: McGraw Hill
The purpose of the Grading Guidelines is to provide a shared understanding of grading practices. They also provide a framework for teachers to measure and report student mastery of essential concepts, while providing alignment of student grades with student achievement. Grading guidelines also provide consistent practice across teachers, grade levels, and schools.
Below is a list of the current grading guidelines for Kindergarten through 5th grade:
Measurement of individual achievement of learning goals – 60%
Multiple measures of learning provided for students to demonstrate achievement on skills and concepts taught
Examples include tests, quizzes, writing assignments, projects, labs, or any rubric based assignments
Measurement of learning processes – 30%
Teacher and peer supported learning activities that take place during class time
Examples include shared reading, actors theater, group discussions, group projects
Measurement of learning practice – 10%
Examples include homework
Arizona State Standards (click for link)
Arizona’s English Language Arts Standards
History and Social Science Standards
~~ 3rd Grade Standards~~
3rd Grade Math Standards Arizona
3rd Grade Science Standards Arizona
What type of curriculum is used in Dysart?
Dysart uses a curriculum that follows Arizona State Standards.
How can I view Dysart’s curriculum?
DUSD curriculum is always available for viewing on our website:
Does Dysart’s curriculum follow Arizona State Standards?
Yes. Dysart Schools only use curriculum that is aligned with the Arizona State Standards, which can be viewed here.
What courses do K-8 students take?
Students in Dysart’s kindergarten through 8th grade classes are provided instruction in four core subjects, including mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies. They also participate in special area classes such as arts and physical education. More information can be found on the K-8 Academic page and DUSD curriculum is always available for viewing on our website.
What courses do high school students take?
In high school students are put on the path to complete graduation requirements, which include English, mathematics, science, social studies, PE/health, fine arts or Career and Technical Education (CTE) and electives. High schoolers must earn at least 22 credits to graduate. More information can be found on our High School Academics page and DUSD curriculum is always available for viewing on our website.
Is Dysart’s curriculum reviewed and evaluated at regular intervals?
Dysart has a five-year curriculum cycle. The first step is to review and evaluate the current curriculum. If a new curriculum is needed, the adoption cycle occurs. That summer the curriculum is purchased and a pacing calendar is created. That year is the first of implementation. Following this, the revise and reimplementation phase occurs.
In addition to this, scope and sequence are reviewed yearly to make adjustments, and they are also altered as new legislation passes. Dysart ensures that all curriculum is aligned to state standards and current legislative mandates.
What is the process for introducing and approving new curriculum?
For supplemental resources, a list is taken to the Board each summer. The list is included in the Board packet and members of the public are welcome to comment.
For core adoptions, all materials are on display for 60 days. During this time they are reviewed by stakeholder committees as well as the general public. After narrowing down the options, vendors are invited to present to the committee. The committee then takes their recommendations to the Governing Board for approval.
What if there is a concern over curriculum or an assignment?
Dysart provides a Guide to Solving Problems on our website to help individuals address issues that arise.
Is Critical Race Theory part of the curriculum?
No. Dysart Schools do not have a curriculum for or teach Critical Race Theory, nor has the Governing Board or administration had any discussions related to the exploration, adoption or implementation of this theory.
Is the 1619 Project part of the curriculum?
No.
Western Peaks Academics
Western Peaks Academics
At Western Peaks Elementary, we believe in educating the whole child. Students need to feel safe, secure and cared about before they can focus on academic learning. Our staff addresses the needs of every child in order to help each one rise to their full capabilities. All students do have the ability to learn! Some learn at different paces and in different modalities. As a K-4 school, building strong foundational skills in the core content areas is vital. We know how important it is for children to be reading at or above grade level as they progress through their years of schooling. Our teachers and staff work diligently to ensure that every student makes remarkable growth, reaches proficiency, and is successfully prepared for their next phase in education.
Western Peaks has a signature program of Innovation. Innovation in education encourages teachers and students to explore, research and use all available tools to uncover something new. It involves a different way of looking at problems and solving them. The thinking process that goes into it will help students develop their creativity and their problem solving skills. Innovative skills are highly valuable to the education and work fields of the present and future. We believe in starting our youngest learners on that journey to be innovators!
Western Peaks believes in creating a true family community in order to wrap full support around our students. We value partnering with families for the overall success of the student. We are the Falcon Family!
Mathematics
Mathematics
Dysart Schools use Illustrative Mathematics for instruction. IM K–11 is a problem-based core curriculum built on the principle that all students are capable learners of grade-level mathematics. Students learn math by doing math. They are encouraged to use their current understanding of math, their lived experiences, and the world around them as resources for problem solving.
Language Arts
Language Arts
Dysart schools use 95 Percent Group Phonics, HMH Into Reading, CommonLit, SAVVAS myView, and SAVVAS myPerspectives to develop literacy skills in phonological awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency, comprehension, analysis, and evaluation of texts. Students develop their skills in reading, writing, listening and speaking, and language use as described in the state standards for each grade level.
Science
Science
Dysart schools use Discovery Science Tech book curriculum, as well as Generation Genius and Mystery Science. Students actively participate in science practices, and look through the lens of cross cutting concepts, as they explore the content described in the state standards for each grade level.
Social Studies
Social Studies
Dysart Schools use McGraw Hill Networks and Impact as well as Discovery Education curriculums for the instruction of Social Studies. Students engage in inquiry based instruction where they explore the various content described in the state standards for each grade level.
Tier II Reading Intervention
Tier II Reading Intervention
Students are provided with intervention in reading skills that they have not yet mastered. This is done in a “walk to read” model, in which students are grouped based on the skills they need additional support in, and go to a teacher in their grade level who provides direct interventions using the 95 Percent Group Phonics program. This allows students to receive reteaching and practice of specific foundational reading skills until they have mastered these skills and move to their next level of phonics instruction.
Tier III Reading Intervention
Tier III Reading Intervention
Students are provided direct, explicit instruction based on skills identified in assessment. Students are seen in a small group setting of five to six students, four to five days a week. 95 Percent Group phonological awareness and phonics programs are used for instruction to fill gaps in their learning.
English Language Support
English Language Support
Students who qualify for EL services, receive English language support in the mainstream classroom in order to provide ample opportunities for them to collaborate with their peers and access grade level content. The Arizona State Standards for English Language Proficiency and AZELLA data are utilized to drive targeted instruction to provide support in whole group instruction for English language learners.
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