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USD320 Curriculum
USD320 Curriculum
All USD320 curricular resources officially adopted are aligned to state standards. We make every effort to ensure a guaranteed and viable curriculum so that we leave no gaps in student understanding.
How are resources chosen?
Our core subject curriculums are on a renewal cycle. Six years for math and reading and as needed for other resources. The year prior to a new curriculum being adopted, curriculum directors and administrators form a curriculum adoption team. This team is made up of teachers who are grade level or team leaders, have been recommended by their principal, or have requested to be a part of the team.
The steps that are taken to adopt a new curriculum vary, but generally include the following
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Identify strengths and weaknesses of current resource. Determine top priorities to look for in a new resource.
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Begin speaking with colleagues in other districts and reviewing current curriculum ratings using Ed Reports or other review websites.
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Meet with representatives of what seem to be the top 3-5 options
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Narrow choices down to top 2-3 resources
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Test samples of top choices in the classroom
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Collect feedback from teachers
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Determine top choice
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Negotiate price and present to board of education for adoption
Below you will see a list and links to learn more about our adopted resources.
This is not a comprehensive list, as other materials may be used in our classrooms. Novel studies and read aloud books, for example won't be listed below. The resources you see are ones that are district adopted.
Middle and High School
English/Language Arts |
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Grade: 9-12 Resource Name: Publisher Website: SAVVAS Year Implemented: 2021 - 2022 Curriculum Overviews: KSDE Content Standards: ELA Standards |
Mathematics |
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Grade: 9-12 Resource Name: Publisher Website: Illustrative Math IXL Year Implemented: 2023 - 2024 2023 - 2024 Curriculum Overviews: Supplemental resource KSDE Content Standards: Math Standards |
Social/Emotional |
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Grade: 9-12 Resource Name: Publisher Website: Growing Leaders Year Implemented: 2019 - 2020 Curriculum Overviews: KSDE Content Standards: SECD Standards |
History/Government/Social Studies |
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Grade: 9-12 Resource Name: Publisher Website: Year Implemented: Curriculum Overviews: KSDE Content Standards: |
Music |
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Grade: 9-12 Resource Name: Publisher Website: Musicfirst Year Implemented: 2020 - 2021 Curriculum Overviews: KSDE Content Standards: Music Standards |
Physical Education |
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Grade: 9-12 Resource Name: Publisher Website: Glencoe Health Year Implemented: 2020 - 2021 Curriculum Overviews: KSDE Content Standards: Physical Education Standards |
Art |
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Grade: 9-12 Resource Name: Publisher Website: Year Implemented: Curriculum Overviews: KSDE Content Standards: |
Science |
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Grade: 9-12 Resource Name: Publisher Website: Year Implemented: Curriculum Overviews: KSDE Content Standards: |
Library/Media/Technology |
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Grade: 9-12 Resource Name: Publisher Website: Year Implemented: Curriculum Overviews: KSDE Content Standards: |
Counseling |
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Grade: 9-12 Resource Name: Publisher Website: Year Implemented: Curriculum Overviews: KSDE Content Standards: |
Elementary School
English/Language Arts |
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Grade: K-5 Resource Name: Publisher Website: Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) Year Implemented: 2021 - 2022 Curriculum Overviews: KSDE Contect Standards: K-5 ELA Standards |
Mathematics |
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Grade: K-5 Resourse Name: Publisher Website Year Implemented: 2023 - 2024 KSDE Content Standards: K-5 Math Standards |
Science |
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Grade: K-5 Resource Name: Publisher Website: Mystery Science Curriculum Overviews: KSDE Content Standards: K-5 Science Standards |
History/Government/Social Studies |
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Grade: K-5 KSDE Content Standards: K-5 HGSS Standards |
Music |
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Grade: K-5 Year Implemented: 2020 - 2021 KSDE Content Standards: K-5 Music Standards |
Physical Education |
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Grade: K-5 Resource Name: Publisher Website: OPEN Year Implemented: 2021 - 2022 Curriculum Overviews: Curriculum Map KSDE Content Standards: |
Art |
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Grade: K-5 Year Implemented: 2021 - 2022 Curriculum Overviews: Curriculum Map SDE Contect Standards: PK-2 Visual Arts Standards 3-5 Visual Arts Standards |
Social/Emotional |
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Grade: K-5 Resourse Name: Publisher Website Year Implemented: 2013-2014 Curriculum Overviews: K-5 Scope and Sequence KSDE Content Standards: K-5 SECD Standards |
Library/Media/Technology |
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Grade: K-5 Resource Name: Publisher Website: Common Sense Education Digital Citizenship Year Implemented: 2017 - 218 Curriculum Overviews: K-6 Scope and Sequence KSDE Content Standards: K-5 Library, Media, and Technology Standards |
Counseling |
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Grade: K-5 KSDE Content Standards: K-5 Counseling Standards |
Our Assessments and Survey
USD320 uses assessments strategically to provide teachers and administrators an accurate understanding of where students are so that we can target instruction and interventions appropriately.
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Assessment |
Administered to |
Administration |
Rationale |
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FastBridge Universal Screener
FASTtrack Reading
aReading
AUTOreading
FASTtrack Math
aMath
CBMmath Automaticity
CBM Reading
EarlyReading
EarlyMath
SAEBRs
MySAEBRs
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FASTtrack Reading
Students 2-12
FASTtrack Math
Students 1-12
CBM Reading
Students 2-6
Early Reading
Students PK-1
Early Math
Students PK-K
SAEBRs
Students K-8
MySAEBRs
Students 3-12
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Fall
August 22-September 2 (reading and math)
September 26-30 (SAEBRs, MySAEBRs)
Winter
November 28-December 16
Spring
April 17-May 23
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Benchmark assessment done 3 times per year.
Used to identify students’ level of risk.
Used for placement in interventions.
Used for strengthening/ differentiation of the core.
Data used to guide PLC discussions.
Some tests required by KSDE for
Dyslexia screening. Scores are reported to KSDE.
See Dyslexia on KSDE’s website.
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FastBridge Progress Monitoring
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All students K-12 in Tier 2 & Tier 3 interventions
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Weekly
Biweekly
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Monitor progress in interventions
Used for SIT data
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Interim assessments
(and/or KITE “Mini Tests”)
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All students ELA 3-8, 10
All students Math 3-8
One session, 45-60 minutes
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10/2/23-10/13/23
12/4/23-12/1/23
1/29/24-2/9/24
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Assesses students readiness for the state assessment.
Formative assessment of students’ mastery of the state standards.
Data used to guide PLC discussions, vertical alignment discussions.
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Dynamic Learning Maps Alternate Assessments - ELA and Math
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Qualified Special Education students per DLM eligibility form AND practices according to written IEP in grades 3-8, 10
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Fall
9/11/23-12/22/23
Spring
2/5/24-4/26/24
Need not test date
3/18/24
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Used for students who are unable to take the general state assessments
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Dynamic Learning Maps Alternate Assessments - Science
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Qualified Special Education students per DLM eligibility form AND practices according to written IEP in grades 5, 8, 11
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2/5/24-4/26/24
Need not test date
3/18/24
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Used for students who are unable to take the general state assessments
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KELPA
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K-12 students in ESOL programs, on waivers/withdraws only. Students on ESOL Monitoring status are NOT included.
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1/29/24-3/8/24
Scoring completed by 3/29/24
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Assesses English Language Learners’ grasp of the English language in Reading, Speaking, Writing, Listening.
Data used to guide PLC discussions, make informed student decisions, and identify teacher professional learning needs for English Language Learners.
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State assessments
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Science: 5, 8, and 11 (two-45 min. sessions)
ELA: 3-8 and 10 (two-45/60 min. sessions)
Math: 3-8 and 10 (two-45/60 min. sessions)
Social Studies: 4, 7and either 10, 11, or 12 (Classroom based assessment)
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3/18/24-4/19/24
Need not test
3/18/24
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Summative assessment of students’ mastery of the state standards
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PSAT
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Students in 10th and 11th grades who are going to a college and need an SAT
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10/12/22
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Practice test for the SAT
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Pre ACT 8/9
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All 9th grade students
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10/25/23 |
Practice test for the ACT, gives projected scores for the ACT
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ACT (Online)
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All 11th grade students
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3/27/24
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ACT score for college entrance into a state school
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Work Keys (Online)
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All 11th grade students
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11/1/23 |
Measure foundational skills required for success in the workplace, and help measure the workplace skills that can affect job performance.
Work Keys assessments are developed to solve actual workplace problems. They measure a range of hard and soft skills relevant to any occupation, at any level, and across industries.
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Kansas Communities That Care survey
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6th, 8th, 10th, 12th
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MS 10/30/23
HS 11/13/23
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The purpose of this survey is to gather
information needed to plan prevention strategies to address such problems as alcohol, tobacco and other drug use, bullying in our schools and community, and to measure the district’s social-emotional strengths and weaknesses. It will also help us judge the effectiveness of our current prevention efforts.
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