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Elementary Social Studies

The PreK-12 social studies program has changed considerably over the past 20 years, and has been influenced by national standards documents in multiple disciplines within the social studies.

The mathematics standards set a rigorous definition of college and career readiness by demanding that students develop a depth of understanding and ability to apply mathematics to real-life situations, as college students and employees regularly do.

Health Education

Health Education programs provide a setting in which teachers, parents, and community members partner to help students focus on health prevention concepts and to practice life skills in a safe and supportive environment.

Visual Arts

The Pre K-12 Visual Arts program educates students through rigorous and meaningful child-centered learning experiences. The Visual arts curriculum and instruction is designed to foster 21st century skills, encompassing critical and creative thinking, self-direction, perseverance, and accountability in the making of personal works of art.

Theatre Arts

Fine Arts Secondary Navigation Visual Arts Theatre Arts Music Dance Theatre Arts The high school theatre arts program provides the opportunity for students to establish life-long relationships with theatrical expression. Theatre instruction combines the study of theatre history and dramatic literature with the development of interpretive and emotional skills. The curriculum encompasses appreciation and demonstration […]

Music Education

Music education is a vital component of the total education a student receives. Through the study of music, all students develop knowledge and skills that prepare them to experience the power of music in human existence.

Fine Arts

Overview of the HCPSS Fine Arts program.

English Language Development

English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) is an English language development program for Kindergarten to Grade 12 students whose home/native/primary language is a language other than English. The program focuses on developing their proficiency in processing and producing academic English language.

English Language Arts Curriculum

Elementary Language Arts Curriculum Primary Grades In the primary grades, K–2, students apply knowledge of phonics when attempting to read unknown words. As students move from Kindergarten to 2nd grade, they learn to identify and apply knowledge of phonics ranging from consonant sounds, vowel sounds and irregular patterns to decode words. Students first learn to […]

English Language Arts

Overview “Once you learn to read, you will be forever free.” —Frederick Douglass All Students are Expected to: Read strategically to construct, extend, and examine meaning with different types of age-appropriate materials for various purposes: literary experience, to be informed, and to perform a task. Express thoughts clearly and effectively in speaking and writing. Make […]