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As mentioned yesterday, one of the things I'd like to do this week is discuss some of the changes for the new school year. Probably one of the biggest changes, at least for teachers, is a new curriculum that is to be used. WISD will be using an online curriculum program called C-SCOPE. For those who don't know, a curriculum covers both the scope (what is to be taught and to what depth) and sequence (order) of the different subjects that will be taught.
One might ask why Westphalia, an Exemplary school district, needs to change its curriculum? One of the main reasons is that the new curriculum will serve as a resource for teachers to ensure that they cover everything that needs to be covered during a school year. Also, C-SCOPE is replete with a variety of hands-on activities and example lessons. These lessons include all the core subjects (math, science, social studies, and English) and can be used from the first day of school until the last day. Districts that have used C-SCOPE in the past have reported good gains on achievement testing, and we want to continue to challenge our kids to achieve more. It was great to hear teachers talk about how they are going to use these example lessons and activities with kids.
One of our biggest focus areas is science. WISD and its employees have invested a lot of time, energy, and money into bringing a more hands-on approach to science. We've stocked our storeroom with science supplies and materials that will be used throughout the year at different grade levels. Our goal is to develop one of the best science programs in the state.
If you get a chance, talk to a teacher about how the new curriculum is going to effect what they do in class. Hopefully, you will get the same excitement from teachers as I do when I talk to them.
One might ask why Westphalia, an Exemplary school district, needs to change its curriculum? One of the main reasons is that the new curriculum will serve as a resource for teachers to ensure that they cover everything that needs to be covered during a school year. Also, C-SCOPE is replete with a variety of hands-on activities and example lessons. These lessons include all the core subjects (math, science, social studies, and English) and can be used from the first day of school until the last day. Districts that have used C-SCOPE in the past have reported good gains on achievement testing, and we want to continue to challenge our kids to achieve more. It was great to hear teachers talk about how they are going to use these example lessons and activities with kids.
One of our biggest focus areas is science. WISD and its employees have invested a lot of time, energy, and money into bringing a more hands-on approach to science. We've stocked our storeroom with science supplies and materials that will be used throughout the year at different grade levels. Our goal is to develop one of the best science programs in the state.
If you get a chance, talk to a teacher about how the new curriculum is going to effect what they do in class. Hopefully, you will get the same excitement from teachers as I do when I talk to them.
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