Welcome to Science and Health TK-12
Science Vision Statement: NGSS for ALL
Our mission is to support NGSS implementation by modeling NGSS practices and phenomena-driven 3-dimensional learning through professional development, building teachers’ capacity and leadership, and promoting teachers’ science knowledge and understanding. We will continue to partner with organizations and function as a high-quality, consistent, professional, and supportive team in order to deliver equitable experiences in collaboration, science discourse, science literacy, innovation, and critical thinking to all students in the district, regardless of school site, race, class, gender, first language, or learning abilities.
Parent Resources for Science
Amplify Science
Middle School (6-8)
Information about the California NGSS for parents and guardians help to make sense of the shift in how students learn science. The parent/guardian resources linked below are arranged by grade level. The format of these resources includes an explanation of the Next Generation Science Standards as well as an overview of the nine available Amplify units for the course.
Savvas Realize
High School (9-12)
Click the links below for the Savvas Parents' Corner. There are a variety of resources to support parents, guardians, and students. (While we have linked the English and Spanish versions of the Parent User Guide, it is also available in Mandarin, Vietnamese, Arabic, Russian, and Haitian Creole. Click the Parents' Corner link and scroll down to the "Helping You Navigate Savvas Realize" section.
Secondary Science Blueprint
The RUSD Secondary Science Blueprint shows possible pathways students can take in their secondary science education. This document also contains a list of Industry Sectors and careers that focus on the science disciplines. Each industry example includes:
Entry-Level Careers
Technical Careers
Professional Careers
For more information and assistance, reach out to your student's school counselor.
Secondary Science Blueprint.pdf
