FAQs

Why can't I access a curriculum document?

Make sure you are logged in to your HCS account.  If you use a home Gmail account, even if you are logged in to your HCS account to view the CIA HQ, it will sometimes switch to your home Gmail when trying to access the documents.  Due to copyright reasons, no home Gmail accounts will be given access to HCS curriculum documents.

Why does my department or grade level's curriculum look different from others?

The CIA department is in the process of moving toward a more standardized format for curriculum.  Curriculum writers worked over the summer to put many grade levels and subject areas into our new curriculum template, and we will continue to work on this goal in the coming years.  In some cases, even after the revamp you will continue to see slight variations in order to meet the needs of particular curriculum.

Why don't the links on this .pdf work?

This is another quirk of Google Drive.  PDF document links do not work in the Preview mode; please download the document in order for the links to work.

Why does the formatting of my curriculum documents look odd?

Sometimes when we upload a Microsoft Office file to Google Drive, the formatting looks strange in the preview function.  Try downloading the document to see if that helps before filling out an error form.

I have thoughts and ideas about improving the written curriculum. How do I let you know?

Use the feedback form on any page.  Just write "N/A" where appropriate.