Scarsdale School District 

In 2020-2021 we worked to carefully adapt our K-12 curriculum to reflect the hybrid and remote models.

Elementary Essential Learning Concepts by Grade

In line with experts in the hybrid/remote field, we have adapted our curriculum in the three majors ways. 

1. Teachers are prioritizing making connections with our students. This means important time will be dedicated to community building within cohorts and personal connections between the students and instructors.

2. In many areas, the curriculum has been adapted to match the appropriate technology and/or safety requirements of the hybrid or virtual classroom. Some content will have to be taught differently, while some activities will not be possible at this time. Teachers in the virtual model will be front-loading technology learning into their classes, while teachers in the hybrid model will be embedding technology into their teaching in preparation for a possible switch to an “all remote” model. 

3. Groups of  Scarsdale educators have come together at the end of the school year and during the summer to examine curriculum maps and sequences and identify the essential concepts and skills that should be taught at each grade level in each content area. 

The links below will connect you to this important work and provide information about our intentions for curriculum coverage. Our teachers will be meeting at regular intervals to review and revise these documents as necessary. Areas for additional enrichment or more in depth practice will be included shortly. 

ELA 

• Enrichment Opportunities & Extensions

Math

• Topics covered in a typical year (omissions)

• K-5 Math Enrichment and Resources

Science

• K-5 Science/Engineering Enrichment Resources

Social Studies

Communications Archive from Dr. McIntosh

Communications Archive to MS Students & Families

Communications to Archive to HS Students & Families

Curriculum Forum Webinar (recording) - Oct 1, 2020

• Answers to questions asked during the Curriculum Forum

Scarsdale Elementary Curriculum Technology Resources

Middle School teachers met by department and team to make thoughtful decisions about the priorities and focus of the curriculum both vertically and horizontally across classrooms. This process relied on collaboration and consensus building for the sake of consistency and alignment. Like the elementary level, essential understanding and content is prioritized. 

Other considerations about coverage include:

• Emphasized student social emotional wellness

• Curriculum engaged critical thinking, analysis, and collaboration skills

• Determinations were made about the content that could be engaged independently or require in-class facilitation and direct teaching

• Learning experiences may change to adapt to the current environment, however, the learning will remain intact

Any hybrid or remote model necessitates content adaptations. Scarsdale Middle School is dedicated to maintaining the best possible instruction and learning environment given the current risk mitigation needs.

High School teachers met by department to make thoughtful decisions about the priorities and focus of the curriculum both vertically and horizontally across classrooms. This process relied on collaboration and consensus building for the sake of consistency and alignment. Like the elementary level, essential understanding and content is prioritized. 

Other considerations about coverage include:

• Curriculum engaged critical thinking, analysis, and collaboration skills

• Skills and concepts considered essential for each course especially in light of sequential course sequences and college preparation

• Determinations of what content could be engaged independently or required in-class facilitation and direct teaching

Any hybrid or remote model necessitates content adaptations. Scarsdale High School is dedicated to maintaining the best possible instruction and learning environment given the current risk mitigation needs.

• May 6th: Wednesday Wellness Day for students

  • Wonder Wander Wellness Wednesday (message to K-5 from Edgar)

  • Here is a link to activities for Wellness Wednesday (low and high tech)

• Wellness Week (April 6-10)

• Date: Thu, Mar 12, 2020 at 12:53 PM
  Subject: Wellness Resources for Families of Elementary Students -- A Message From: Edgar McIntosh

  • PE Wellness, and Health K-2

  • PE Wellness, and Health 3-5

• American Rescue Plan (ARP) Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER)

  • Scarsdale's Plan for American Rescue Plan Act Funds

  • Scarsdale Union Free School District ARP Funding Plan Survey

• Federal Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriation Act (CRRSA Act II)

  • Scarsdale's CRRSA Allocation Plan

• New York State ESSA-Funded Programs Complaint Procedures

  • These procedures offer parents and other stakeholders a process to file complaints and allow for the timely resolution of such complaints. 

From Danielson- a quick and important read

California Department of Education

Using understanding by Design Practices

From ASCD professional organization

Research from College 

Nancy Sulla IDE "Parenting through the Pandemic"

Teachers College Support 

NCTE Guidance