UPSD Teaching & Learning
Curriculum
Kindergarten & 1st Grade
ELA - Read Well is the reading curriculum we use in kindergarten and first-grade and for reading intervention in grades K-4. Read Well provides instruction in phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, comprehension, and reading fluency.
Math - UPSD Math is based on the philosophy listed below.
UPSD Math is designed, so that every student receives the same academic background knowledge and the same set of skills that they can use as a reference for future learning.
When students have gaps in their mathematical learning/understanding, UPSD Math content provides students with a “catch up” path to fill these gaps.
UPSD Math lessons include specific scaffolds and supports, which are designed to meet individual student needs.
UPSD Math content includes powerful, visual math models for future learning that will be applicable in future mathematical areas from pre-algebra to calculus and beyond.
2nd-4th Grade
ELA - Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) is a comprehensive program for teaching reading, writing, speaking, and listening while also building students’ academic vocabulary and academic background knowledge across essential domains in literature, world and American history, and the sciences.
Math - UPSD Math is based on the philosophy listed below.
UPSD Math is designed, so that every student receives the same academic background knowledge and the same set of skills that they can use as a reference for future learning.
When students have gaps in their mathematical learning/understanding, UPSD Math content provides students with a “catch up” path to fill these gaps.
UPSD Math lessons include specific scaffolds and supports, which are designed to meet individual student needs.
UPSD Math content includes powerful, visual math models for future learning that will be applicable in future mathematical areas from pre-algebra to calculus and beyond.
5th-7th Grade
ELA Grade 5 - Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) is a comprehensive program for teaching reading, writing, speaking, and listening while also building students’ academic vocabulary and academic background knowledge across essential domains in literature, world and American history, and the sciences.
ELA Grades 6-7 - SpringBoard ELA is a comprehensive program for teaching reading, writing, speaking, listening, and critical thinking. Students build vocabulary and academic background knowledge through comprehensive units of study.
Math Grade 5 - UPSD Math is based on the philosophy listed below.
UPSD Math is designed, so that every student receives the same academic background knowledge and the same set of skills that they can use as a reference for future learning.
When students have gaps in their mathematical learning/understanding, UPSD Math content provides students with a “catch up” path to fill these gaps.
UPSD Math lessons include specific scaffolds and supports, which are designed to meet individual student needs.
UPSD Math content includes powerful, visual math models for future learning that will be applicable in future mathematical areas from pre-algebra to calculus and beyond.
Math Grades 6-7 - Savvas enVision Mathematics focuses on deep conceptual math understanding and is aided by visual models and student mathematical tasks.
Science Grades 5-7 - UPSD Science is used in grade 5. Pearson Interactive Science is used in grades 6 and 7. Science course maps are designed so that every student receives the same academic background knowledge througout the school year. Students learn about essential science content and scientific practices. Specific Pearson Interactive Science content covered in grades 6 and 7 is as follows:
Grade 6 - Diversity of Life and Introduction to Chemistry
Grade 7 - Human Body and Ecology and the Environment
Comprehensive Sexual Health (CSHE) for Grades 5-7 - CSHE course content maps are linked below by grade level.
Grade 5 - Comprehensive Sexual Health
Grade 6 - Comprehensive Sexual Health
Grade 7 - Comprehensive Sexual Health
Social Studies - National Geographic World History: Great Civilizations makes history meaningful and relevant for students by building insight into world cultures.
8th-12th grade
Science Grade 9
Comprehensive Sexual Health (CSHE) - The CSHE course content map for grade 9 is linked below.
Grade 9 - Comprehensive Sexual Health
Health Grade 10
Comprehensive Sexual Health (CSHE) - The CSHE course content map for grade 10 is linked below.
Grade 10 - Comprehensive Sexual Health