Units of Study:

Our curriculum is composed of several units, referred to as modules. Each module focuses on a topic to be explored through reading and writing across multiple genres.

Module 1: Inventors at Work

Module 2: What a Story

Module 3: Natural Disasters

Module 4: Wild West

Module 5: Project Earth

 Module 6: Art for Everyone

Grading:

Assignments are leveled based on the depth of knowledge the assignment requires to demonstrate understanding of a topic. Term grades will be based on several scores in each leveled category. 

Level 1 Assignments: 20% of final grade

• Checks for understanding of a given lesson.

• Examples:  Work done in class, including daily starters, classwork, and occasional homework.

• Note: Homework will consist of reading at home, finishing classwork, and periodic long-term projects and assignments.

Level 2 Assignments: 35% of final grade

• Checks for understanding throughout the duration of a unit.

• Examples: Quizzes, small writing assignments.

Level 3 Assignments: 45% of final grade

• Requires critical thinking and application to demonstrate understanding of a topic.

• Examples: Major writing assignments, projects, tests.