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