Mathematics

• Curriculum Compacting

• PGCPS Math Curriculum Framework Guide – Accelerated based on pre and post assessments (off grade level/accelerated instruction, as needed)

• Grade 2 options – Grade 2 or 3

• Grade 3 options – Grade 3 or 4

• Grade 4 options – Grade 4 or 5

• Grade 5 options – Grade 5 or Math 6

• Supplemental Curriculum Resources/Opportunities (optional)

• Math Competitions (Sum Dog, Stock Market Game, etc.)

Science

• PGCPS Science Curriculum Framework Guide – Differentiation Strategies

• Supplemental Curriculum Resources/Opportunities (optional)

• Lab sciences (Delta Hands-on Science Kits to enrichment curriculum)

• Science competitions (Science Bowl, Stem Fair, Consumer Fair, Invention Convention, etc.) - based on student interest

PGCPS Social Studies Curriculum Framework Guide – Honors Curriculum - Differentiation Strategies

• Incorporate William and Mary Instructional Models with Houghton Mifflin/Language of Literature Anthology when appropriate

• Paul’s Reasoning Model

• Hamburger Writing Model – Persuasive Writing

• Model Supplemental Curriculum Resources/Opportunities

• Independent Study

World Language -

(Required courses)

Foreign language study – International Culture and Language (1 unit per quarter)

Grade 2 - Languages: Japanese & French ICAL

Grade 3 - Languages: Chinese & Italian ICAL

Grade 4 - Languages: Russian & Spanish ICAL

Grade 5 - Languages: Spanish, Japanese, and French