Our Curriculum

Our basic units of study are as follows: English Language Arts- ELA (Wonders by McGraw Hill), Math (Math Expressions), Social Studies (SAAVAS) and Science (Stem Scopes). Our educational program, while focusing on the individual child, emphasizes the critical relationship among these areas of study. We’ve set clearly defined student outcomes and expectations for Multi-Tiered System of Supports (MTSS).  Imagine Language and Literacy is an online adaptive instructional program that provides language and literacy instruction to English language learners and all readers. In particular, the program engages students through a personalized learning pathway for PreK-6.  Our Pre-K through 1st grade students are 1:1 using iPads and our 2nd through 5th grade students are 1:1 using laptops.  Our students also participate in physical education, music, and art on a weekly basis.

Assessments

Our students are assessed throughout the year using the following measures

AIMSWEB PLUS
  • Grades Kindergarten-5th Grade
  • Three benchmark assessments (Fall, Winter, and Spring)

 

IAR (Illinois Assessment of Readiness)
  • Grades 3rd-5th

 

ISA (Illinois Science Assessment)

  • 5th Grade

 

KIDS (Kindergarten Individual Development Survey)

  • Kindergarten students

 

NWEA MAP
  • Grades K-5th Grade
    Three benchmark assessments (Fall, Winter, and Spring)

 

WIDA ACCESS for ELLs

  • English language proficiency assessment for ELLs