• FOLSOM SCHOOL DISTRICT
    CURRICULUM

    The Folsom School District curriculum is closely aligned to the New Jersey Student Learning Standards (NJSLS). The standards describe what students should know and be able to do upon completion of an eight year public education, providing clear and specific benchmarks for student achievement in nine content areas. Standards for Mathematics and Language Arts Literacy are based on the Common Core State Standards, adopted by the New Jersey Board of Education in 2010 and revised in 2016. The standards are also designed to help teachers prepare students to be college and career ready.

    ​Content area original adoption dates are listed below. Because curriculum is a living document, revisions and updates are always occurring.

    English Language Arts (Sept. 2017)

    • Mathematics (Sept. 2017)
    • Science
      • Grades 6 – 8 (Sept. 2016)
      • Grades K – 5   (Sept. 2017)
    • Social Studies (Sept. 2015)
    • World Languages (Sept. 2015)
    • Technology (Sept. 2015)
    • 21st Century Life and Careers (Sept. 2015)
    • Visual and Performing Arts (Sept. 2015)
    • Comprehensive Health and Physical Education (Sept. 2015)

    The Folsom School District curriculum is organized into units of study based upon the Understanding by Design (UbD) model of instructional design. UbD transforms Content Standards into focused learning targets based on “big ideas” and transfer tasks. Interdisciplinary connections are emphasized in Stage I as essential questions and enduring understandings. Technology and 21st Century Life and Career Standards are integrated as learning targets in all grade levels and subject areas. Core instructional materials and supportive materials used to help students acquire required knowledge and skills are identified.

    Below, please find links to content specific curricula listed by subject matter (Board of Education approved). Click on any link to view. If you have any questions, please feel free to email the Director of Curriculum and Instruction. Thank You.

     Additional Resources:

    Special Education

    Curriculum Modifications and Adaptations  http://njcdd.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/tools-teacherspart2.pdf

    Resources  http://www.state.nj.us/education/specialed/resources/

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    ELL/Bilingual

    Curriculum  http://www.state.nj.us/education/bilingual/curriculum/

    Teacher Resources  http://www.state.nj.us/education/bilingual/resources/websites/teachers.htm

    Professional Development  http://www.state.nj.us/education/bilingual/pd/pp/