West Grand

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District Curriculum:

WGSD’s 5 year Strategic Plan

WGSD has a five to seven-year curricular resource cycle process outline. Adjustments are made based upon current state requirements, contracts with resource vendors, and funding availability for such purchases.

  • Curriculum Adoption process (example), following policy
  • K-12 District Curriculum Map: “Year at a Glance”
    • This is an ongoing process that is reviewed annually by staff, making changes as necessary
      • Video overview sent out to families — this video describes how families can find our Year at a Glance on our website to make it available for all.
  • Scope & Sequence Folder
    • Each teacher is expected to keep an updated scope and sequence for each course, updated annually, in connection to the state standards
  • Vertical Discussions Folder
    • Throughout the year, various times, staff have opportunity to have vertical level discussions
    • Goals with discussions include: what is being taught at each level, what possible gaps there may be

Instructional Planning and Practice:

  • Vision of Instruction
    • Outline of expectations for instruction
    • Includes 4 Pillars as well as resource links for staff
  • WGECC Colorado Shines Program
  • Kindergarten Readiness
  • K-3 READ Act work to align with Colorado Department of Education
    • Science of Reading training for teachers and administrators
    • DIBELs Amplify/CKLA as curricular resources
  • District-wide use of Planbook as a planning resource
  • Curriculum Alignment work — see above
  • Curricular Resource Adoption process — see above

District MTSS Approach:

Resources/Programs available to students before, during and after school for intervention and enrichment

  • Middle School and High School afterschool tutoring sponsored by Colorado Aerolab – Grant Funded!
  • K-5 After School Program sponsored by Colorado Aerolab– Grant Funded!
    • Snacks
    • Help with homework
    • Hang out with friends
    • Fun and games and recreation time

ICAP Approach:

  • Major Clarity Platform for students 6-12
  • Career and College Coordinator – Individual Student Goal Setting Interviews (STUDENT SAMPLE)
    • Goals and Accomplishments
    • Life 5 years after High School
    • Advocacy, Communication, Honesty, and Trustworthiness
    • Coping and Problem Solving
    • Time Management and Work/Life/School/School Balance
    • Working Independently or in Groups
    • Creativity and Solving community challenges
  • Tied into Capstone Graduation Requirement for all seniors
  • 8th graders present a “mini-capstone” to help support and prepare them to think about future careers

Data Management:

  • EduClimber
    • District Code: 1795
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      • WestGrandMustangs

Behavioral Expectations: