Academic Standards |
NOTICE OF THE ACADEMIC STANDARDS ADOPTED 2016-17 SCHOOL YEAR
State law requires the District to provide the parents and guardians of all enrolled students with Notice of the Academic Standards in mathematics, science, reading and writing, geography, and history.
Accordingly, the District academic standards that will be in effect in these specific content areas for this school year are listed below. Electronic links to the detailed version of the applicable standards are provided when available.
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2016-17 Student Academic Standards
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English Language Arts (includes reading and writing)
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The District has adopted the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts, as formerly adapted to Wisconsin by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (through the 2015-16 school year). These District standards include:
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Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects in grades K–5;
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Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects in grades 6–12;
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Standards for Literacy in All Subjects for grades K-5; and
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Standards for Literacy in All Subjects for grades 6-12
A complete copy of these standards can be located and reviewed at this Internet address:
http://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/standards/pdf/ela-stds-app-a-revision.pdf
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Mathematics
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The District has adopted the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, as formerly adapted to Wisconsin by the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction. These District standards include:
A complete copy of these standards can be located and reviewed at this Internet address:
http://dpi.wi.gov/sites/default/files/imce/standards/pdf/common-core-math-standards.pdf
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Science
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The District has adopted the Next Generation Science Standards. The standards are grouped into the following main topics: Physical Sciences, Life Sciences, Earth and Space Sciences, Engineering, Technology and Applications of Science.
A complete copy of these standards can be located and reviewed at this Internet address:
http://www.nextgenscience.org/
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Social Studies (includes geography and history)
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The District has adopted the Wisconsin Model Academic Standards for Social Studies. The five strands of the social studies standards encompass history, geography, behavioral science, economics, and political science. The model standards include both content standards and performance standards.
A complete copy of these standards can be located and reviewed at this Internet address:
http://dpi.wi.gov/social-studies/standards
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If you have any questions about this notice, please contact Jeffrey S. Eide, Blair-Taylor Superintendent.This notice is issued pursuant to section 120.12(13) of the state statutes.
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Adoption date: July 18, 2016
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