The goal of our English Language Arts curriculum is the development of critical readers and proficient writers through student-centered instruction with meaningful and appropriate text and tasks. In addition to a core reading resource, students engage with a variety of texts, including in other courses through the use of interdisciplinary themes. Writer's Workshop is a critical component of the program, in which students practice the process of writing from generating ideas, creating a draft and presenting a final product in a variety of modes for a variety of purposes.

The English Language Arts curriculum is divided into the following broad categories:

Foundations

Reading Text and Literature

Writing

Conventions

Speaking and Listening

All students receive English Language Arts instruction in grades K – 5 using a balanced literacy workshop model.

The Mathematics curriculum provides a comprehensive mathematical experience incorporating the five strands of mathematical competency - conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, strategic competence, adaptive reasoning, and productive disposition. Students are provided opportunities to problem-solve and think creatively using technology and manipulatives. These components of our elementary Mathematics program develop student understanding of basic skills and fundamental algorithms as well as providing opportunities for students to construct mathematical knowledge. Our mathematics program encourages students to work cooperatively, communicate mathematically, and make connections between important mathematical topics and the real world.

Our Mathematics curriculum consists of the following broad categories:

• Numbers and Operations
• Algebraic Thinking
• Geometry
• Data Analysis and Probability
• Mathematical Practices

All students in grades K-5 receive instruction in Mathematics.

The approach to teaching Science is one of inquiry and discovery through phenomena-based investigative experiences. Aligned to state and national standards, the curriculum includes the study of life, physical, earth, space, engineering, and environmental science. A research-based learning cycle is used for instruction. Students engage in hands-on explorations of the phenomena being investigated throughout each unit. Small and whole group discussions, as well as journal writing, are utilized to help students reflect on their discoveries and to construct understanding that is scientifically acceptable, can be shared with others, and finally, applied to new situations. Through this process, students construct an understanding of scientific concepts at a developmentally appropriate pace, develop critical thinking skills, and increase their ability to understand and problem-solve.

Beginning with the 2025-2026 school year, the school district will be transitioning to a new curriculum based on the new PA STEELS Standards (Science, Technology & Engineering, Environmental Literacy & Sustainability). More information on these new standards can be found HERE. 

The Social Studies curriculum uses both widening horizons and interconnectedness models as students move through the grade levels. This allows for the developmentally appropriate study of self and social living to expand to the larger community and beyond as students progress through the grades. Topics of study are aligned to state and national standards and include basic economics, geography and civics, as well as the history of the local area, state and country. The Social Studies program utilizes many different resources including text, artifacts, field trips, guest speakers, and hands on experiences. Current events and issues are also included in every grade level.