603.1 - Basic Instruction Program

603.1 - Basic Instruction Program

The basic instruction program will include the courses required for each grade level by the State Department of Education.  The instructional approach will be gender fair and multicultural.

The basic instruction program of students enrolled in kindergarten is designed to develop healthy emotional and social habits, language arts and communication skills, the capacity to complete individual tasks, character education and the ability to protect and increase physical well-being with attention given to experiences relating to the development of life skills and human growth and development.

The basic instruction program of students enrolled in grades one through six will include English-language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, health, human growth and development, physical education, traffic safety, music, visual art and computer science.  Computer science will be offered during at least one grade level.

The basic instruction program of students enrolled in grades seven and eight will include English-language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, health, human growth and development, family and consumer, career, technology education, physical education, music, visual art and computer science.  Computer science will be offered during at least one grade level.

The basic instruction program of students enrolled in grades nine through twelve will include English‑language arts (6 units), social studies (5 units), mathematics (6 units), science (5 units), health (1 unit), physical education (1 unit), fine arts (3 units), foreign language (4 units), financial literacy (1/2 unit)  vocational education (12 units) and computer science (1/2 unit).

The board may, in its discretion, offer additional courses in the instruction program for any grade level.

Each instruction program is carefully planned for optimal benefit taking into consideration the financial condition of the school district and other factors deemed relevant by the board or superintendent.  Each instruction program's plan should describe the program, its goals, the effective materials, the activities and the method for student evaluation.

It is the responsibility of the superintendent to develop administrative regulations stating the required courses and optional courses for kindergarten, grades one through six, grades seven and eight, and grades nine through twelve.

 

 

Legal Reference:  20 U.S.C. § 1232h.
                                      34 C.F.R. Pt. 98.
                                      Iowa Code §§ 216.9; 256.11; 279.8; 280.3-.14.
                                      281 I.A.C. 12.5; .11.

Cross Reference:  102      Equal Educational Opportunity
                                      103      Long-Range Needs Assessment
                                      505      Student Scholastic Achievement
                                      602      Curriculum Development
                                      603      Instructional Curriculum

Approved: 12/10/2019                         
Reviewed:12/10/2019                          
Revised:12/10/2019

 

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603.1R1 - Elementary Curriculum

603.1R1 - Elementary Curriculum

The program of instruction in the regular elementary schools shall include: 

  1. the language arts, embracing reading, writing, spelling, listening, and oral and written expression;
  2.  the social studies, embracing history, geography, and civics;
  3.  arithmetic;
  4. science;
  5. physical education
  6. health;
  7.  music; and
  8. arts and crafts.

Each of these subjects’ fields shall--insofar as practicable--embrace in the materials used and in the teaching procedures employed instruction in study and work habits, library usage, safety, thrift, conservation, health and hygiene, citizenship, the establishment of purpose, and the development of character and morality.  Provision shall be made for the inclusion of ideals of group and individual behavior, and to this end organized play, intramural sports and games, hobby groups, and other organized student activities shall be fostered.

Special curriculum guides shall be prepared whenever it is felt that such guides will be of assistance in the instructional program.  These guides shall be designed to provide a consistent approach to instructional problems and to furnish information about supplementary materials and related activities.

In all instances, the elementary curriculum shall meet the educational requirements established by state statute and the State Department of Education.

 

 

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code Chapter 3.5 (1), (4), (6)

Adopted:               03/03/1986
Reviewed:             12/10/2019

 

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603.1R2 - Junior High School or Middle School Curriculum

603.1R2 - Junior High School or Middle School Curriculum

The junior high schools shall provide instruction in the following fields: 

  1. English-including literature, reading, writing, spelling, listening, and oral and written expression;
  2. mathematics-including arithmetic, algebra, and general mathematics;
  3. general science and biology;
  4. social studies-including history, geography, and civics;
  5. music; 
  6. art;
  7. physical education;
  8. health;
  9. home economics.

Special curriculum guides shall be prepared whenever it is felt that such guides will be of assistance in the instructional program.  These guides shall be designed to provide a consistent approach to instructional problems and to furnish information about available supplementary materials and related activities.

In all instances, the junior high school curriculum shall meet the educational requirements as established by state statute and the State Department of Education.

 

 

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code Chapter 3.5 91), (4), (6).

Adopted:               03/03/1986
Reviewed:             12/10/2019
Revised:                11/15/2010

 

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603.1R3 - Senior High School Curriculum

603.1R3 - Senior High School Curriculum

The comprehensive senior high school shall offer work in each of the subject fields listed for junior high schools, with the addition of driver education, but in each field there shall be a greater variety of courses and more specialized instruction.  The specific courses shall include instruction in the subjects for college preparatory, comprehensive, and vocational career training approved from time to time by the Board of Directors.

Special curriculum guides shall be prepared whenever it is felt that such guides will be of assistance in the instructional program.  These guides shall be designed to provide a consistent approach to instructional problems and to furnish information to available supplementary materials and related activities.

In all instances, the senior high school curriculum shall meet the educational requirements established by state statute and the State Department of Education.

 

 

Legal Reference:  Iowa Code Chapter 3.5 (1), (4), (6)

Adopted:               03/03/1986
Reviewed:             12/10/2019

 

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