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Costaño School of the Arts

Costaño School of the Arts

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English Language Arts
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Teachers at Costaño use a Science of Reading approach to Literacy which includes rigorous writing and and verbal practice through expllict phonics and comprehension routines and instruction.
 
CKLA Knowledge
The district adopted English Language Arts program published by Amplify is CKLA Knowledge. This curriculum uses science, social studies, and different genres of writing to teach reading and writing skills in grades K-5.
 
TK uses SEEDS, a themeatic program, to teach concepts about print, and letter names and sounds.
 
Phonics and Spelling Instruction
Children in grades K-2 will be engaging with the UFLI Phonics program this year. Student are explcitly taught phonics rules through a variety of routines that include reading, listening, and writing daily. They are also giving opportunties to practice what they know with text.
 
For students needing interventon, we are using SIPPS as our Tier 2 program. This teaches phonics, comprehension and fluency to accelerate learning and reading achievement.

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Math
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The adopted district math curriculum is Bridges and will be used in grades TK-5. This hands-on curriculum is standards based, builds year on year, encougaes problem solving skills, and incorportaes writing.

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Science
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The adopted science curriculum is published by Full Option Science System (FOSS).  FOSS is built on the National Research Council's Framework for K-12 Science Education and seeks to provide students with opportunities to deeply investigate core science concepts in increasing complex ways.  Every grade level explores physical, earth and life sciences through hands-on scietific inquiries.  Click here to see the Scope and Sequence of units by grade levels.  https://www.fossweb.com/foss-modules

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Social Studies
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The district adopted social studies curriculum is Scott Foresman History-Social Science for California.  Units for each grade level are designed to inspire diverse populations to build critical thinking skills by learning from history. The goal of the curriculum is to help students become active, responsible citizens who are able to make a difference in the world.  For more information about our social studies curriculum, click here:  https://www.savvas.com/index.cfm?locator=PS1m8l

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Social Emotional Learning (SEL)
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The district adopted SEL curriculum is published by Second Step.  Second Step strives to build stronger communities for children through social-emotional learning. Second step teaches children skills needed to work with others, to resolve conflicts, to build healthy relationships, and to make strong decisions.  For more information about Second Step, click here:  https://www.secondstep.org/elementary-school-curriculum