Curriculum
Updates for 2023 - 2024
We are very
proud of the many accomplishments and successes that have taken place
in the Office of Curriculum and Instruction with both Administrators
and Teachers. The following programs are in place to promote
students’ academic success. Each program has digital access and
are aligned to the New York State Next Generation Standards. The
Board of Education has approved the following program enhancements:
Elementary
Updates
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Old
Curriculum
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New
Curriculum
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Studies
Weekly K
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Scholastic
Let’s Find Out
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Studies
Weekly 1
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Scholastic
News
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Grade
6 Science
Systems of Reproduction and Growth
Structure of
Properties and Matter
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Elevate
Science 3 Units – 1 per trimester
Structure & Properties
of Matter (continue)
Forces
Waves
and Information Technologies
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Grade
3 15:1 Read 180/System 44
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Into
Reading & Blast or HD Word
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*NEW*
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Grade
5 Science Investigations
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*NEW*
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K
– 5 Happy Numbers
(Web based access for centers)
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*NEW*
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Pre
-k STAR Early Literacy Assessment
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*NEW*
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AIS
Access to Blast & HD Word
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*NEW*
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Bilingual
AIS Math – Touch Math
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Middle
School Updates
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Old
Curriculum
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New
Curriculum
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Grade
7 Science
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Elevate
Science –
Life & It’s Alive Investigation
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Grade
8 Science
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Elevate
Science –
Earth, Forces and Atoms and
Chemical Reactions
ILS
Investigations
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Grade
7 English My Perspectives
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3
Units –
Turning Point, Facing Adversity and 1
additional unit
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Grade
8 English My Perspectives
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3 Units – Human
Intelligence,
The Holocaust and 1
additional unit
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*NEW
Course*
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Introduction
to Materials Technology
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High
School
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Old
Curriculum
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New
Curriculum
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Grade
9 My Perspectives
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3
Units – Romeo and Juliet,
American Voices and 1 additional unit
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*NEW
Course*
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Astronomy
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*NEW
Course*
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Anatomy
and Physiology
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*NEW
Course*
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AP
Environmental Science
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I would
be remiss if I did not mention that the tremendous success and
accomplishments of our students and programs are the result of the
dedicated, talented and passionate staff we have in our district. As
I walk through the classrooms and the hallways of our schools, I am
so proud of the accomplishments and achievements made by our
students. While new programs are wonderful to have, nothing can take
the place of a dedicated teacher or an involved parent.
The Office
of Curriculum & Instruction will continue working diligently in
concert with Administrators, Faculty and Staff throughout the year to
ensure academic success for our students.
Respectfully,
Ms. Jessica
Iafrate
Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction