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SPS Policy Manual - Saginaw Public Schools

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Section 7000 – Instructional Program<br />

7110 Program of Instruction 7110<br />

The District shall establish and continuously work to improve the core curriculum or<br />

basic program for the District.<br />

Elementary Program<br />

The District’s elementary configuration is defined as grades Pre-K – 5 and Pre-K – 8.<br />

Core Curriculum<br />

The core curriculum in the District’s elementary school(s) or Center Programs is<br />

comprised of the following subject areas:<br />

English/Language Arts Social Studies<br />

Mathematics Technology<br />

Science Career Awareness<br />

Computer Education World Language<br />

Vocational-Technical Practical/Fine Arts<br />

The District’s instructional program will identify, continually improve, and be aligned to<br />

the Core Content Standards of the State of Michigan, including the grade and phase level<br />

benchmarks (including Student Achievement Standards), for the District’s elementary students.<br />

These Student Achievement Standards will be compatible with the District’s educational mission,<br />

the District’s goals and established performance objectives. Student Achievement Standards<br />

include academic standards and life long learning standards.<br />

Student Achievement Standards Evaluation<br />

The Superintendent, or designee, shall develop an evaluation process to measure the<br />

attainment of Student Achievement Standards and performance objectives.<br />

Middle School<br />

The District’s middle school grades are established as grades 6-8.<br />

Core Curriculum<br />

The core curriculum in the District’s middle schools and/or center programs is comprised<br />

of the following subject areas:<br />

Student Achievement Standards<br />

English/Language Arts Mathematics<br />

Science Social Studies<br />

Technology Career Exploration<br />

Vocational/Technical World Language<br />

Practical/Fine Arts<br />

The District’s instructional program will identify, continually improve, and be aligned to<br />

the Core Content Standards of the State of Michigan, including the grade and phase level<br />

benchmarks (including Student Achievement Standards), for the District’s middle school<br />

students.<br />

SCHOOL DISTRICT OF THE CITY OF SAGINAW

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