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2017-2018 Elementary Grades Course Catalog of 36

Elementary Grades Course

Catalog 2017-2018

Revised: 05/11/2017


Contents Pre-K-12 Time Distribution 2017-2018 ......................................................................................................... 3

Course Codes (by Department by name) ...................................................................................................... 4

English ....................................................................................................................................................... 4

Foreign Language ...................................................................................................................................... 7

Handwriting ............................................................................................................................................ 13

History/Social Studies ............................................................................................................................. 15

Library ..................................................................................................................................................... 18

Mathematics ........................................................................................................................................... 20

Music ....................................................................................................................................................... 23

Other ....................................................................................................................................................... 25

Physical Education .................................................................................................................................. 26

Reading ................................................................................................................................................... 27

Science and Technology .......................................................................................................................... 30

Spelling Course ........................................................................................................................................ 33

Visual Arts ............................................................................................................................................... 35


Pre-K-12 Time Distribution 2017-2018 Five Day Schedule

Course Pre-K K** 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12

Reading/Language Arts/Writing

All contents are

integrated into Pre-K instruction

15-20 Periods (120-180 minutes)

15-20 Periods

(120-180 minutes)

15-20 Periods

(120-180 minutes)

15-20 Periods

(120-180 minutes)

15 Periods

(120 minutes)

15 Periods

(120 minutes)

10 Periods

(90 minutes) Consecutive

block

10 Periods


block

10 Periods


block

5 Periods of English 1

OR 10 Periods of

English 1 with lab


OR 10 Periods of English

2 Block


OR 10 Periods of

English 3 Block


OR African American

Literature

Math 90 Minutes

5x/week

90 Minutes 5x/week

90 Minutes 5x/week

90 Minutes 5x/week

90 Minutes 5x/week

90 Minutes 5x/week

10 Periods 90 minutes Consecutive

block


block


block 5 periods 5 periods 5 periods 5 periods

Social Studies 1 Period

1 Period

1 Period

2-3 Periods

2-3 Periods

2-3 Periods

5 Periods

5 Periods

5 Periods

5 periods of Civics

5 periods of: World History, AP

World History, or AP Human Geography

5 periods of: U.S. History, AP U.S.

History or African American History

5 periods of 4th year S.S. course

offerings

Science 1-2 Periods

1-2 Periods

2-3 Periods

3-5 Periods

3-5 Periods

3-5 Periods

5 Periods

5 Periods

5 Periods

5 periods of Science 9

OR 5 periods of Biology and 2 periods of lab

7 periods of Chemistry and 2

periods of lab

7 periods of Physics and 2 periods

of lab

5-7 periods of 4th year Science course offerings

INTERVENTION-ENRICHMENT TIME

150-180 minutes per week 30 minutes per day of additional time to support intervention and enrichment in literacy and math

Occurs within courses

Library Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open Open

Art 1 Period

1 Period

1 Period

1 Period

1 Period

1 Period

2 Periods

2 Periods

2 Periods

5 Periods

5 Periods

5 Periods

5 Periods

Music 1 Period

1 Period

1 Period

1 Period

1 Period

1 Period

2 Periods

2 Periods

2 Periods

5 Periods

5 Periods

5 Periods

5 Periods

Instrumental Music 1

Period 1

Period 1

Period 1

Period 1

Period

Phys. Ed. 2 Periods

2 Periods

2 Periods

2 Periods

2-3 Periods

2-3 Periods

2-5 Periods

2-5 Periods

2-5 Periods

5 days (semester course)


5 days (semester

course)


Health Health is incorporated into Physical Education 5 days

(semester course)

5 days (semester

course)

World Languages K-8

Language Magnets

4 Periods

4 Periods

4 Periods

4 Periods

4 Periods

5 Periods

5 Periods

5 Periods

5 Periods

5 Periods

5 Periods

5 Periods

Career & Technical Education

15

Periods 15

Periods 15

Periods

CTE Electives 2-5 Periods



CTE Electives 5 Periods




ESL Beginning 15 periods per week (3 periods per day)

ESL Intermediate 10 periods per week (2 periods per day)


Course Codes (by Department by name) English

Eng/Wrt/Grm Gr 2 Course #: 006102 Description:

State Course #: 0002 The 2nd grade language arts curriculum focuses on the genres of writing including narrative and expository and the conventions and mechanics within the writing process.

Total Credits: 0.5000 Grading

Template: Elementary Literature (K8LIT) Prerequisite: N/A

Eng/Wrt/Grm Gr 3

Course #: 006103 Description: State Course #: 51031 The 3rd grade language arts curriculum focuses on the

genres of writing including narrative and expository and the conventions and mechanics within the writing process.



Eng/Wrt/Grm Gr 4

Course #: 006104 Description: State Course #: 51032 The 4th grade language arts curriculum focuses on the




Eng/Wrt/Grm Gr 5

Course #: 006105 Description: State Course #: 51033 The 5th grade language arts curriculum focuses on the




Eng/Wrtg/Grm 3

Course #: 006165 Description: State Course #: S51031 (Modified) This PSE Eng/Wrtg/Grm 3 Course is for

students with an IEP who require alternative programming aligned to the PA Core Standards or PA Alternate Eligible Content .


Template: Elementary Literature (K8LIT) Prerequisite: Placement in a regional PSE

classroom

Eng/Wrtg/Grm Gr2



Total Credits: 0.5000 students with an IEP who require alternative programming aligned to the PA Core Standards. Grading


classroom

Eng/Wrtg/Grm Gr4





classroom

Eng/Wrtg/Grm Gr5




Template: Elementary Literature (K8LIT) Prerequisite: Placement in a PSE regional

classroom

Esl 1

Course #: 111000 Description: State Course #: E001 This course is designed for English Language Learners

who need to develop competencies in speaking, reading, writing and listening in the English language so that they may function effectively in the total school environment.


Template: ESL for Elem and Middle (K8ESL)

Prerequisite: N/A

Esl 2





Prerequisite: N/A

Esl 3





Prerequisite: N/A

Esl 4

Course #: 114000 Description:


State Course #: E51032 This course is designed for English Language Learners who need to develop competencies in speaking, reading, writing and listening in the English language so that they may function effectively in the total school environment.



Prerequisite: N/A

Esl 5





Prerequisite: N/A

Suppl Wtg Sem

Course #: 110006 Description: State Course #: Supplemental Writing Seminar (Colfax) (Elem)


Template: Reading Middle School (K8RDG)

Prerequisite: N/A


Foreign Language

Chinese 1 EIS Course #: 120008 Description:

State Course #: 0001 Chinese 1 EIS (Linden only) students focus on novice level listening and speaking skills, and the cultures of the Chinese-speaking world. Learning World Languages is an essential component of a 21st century global education.


Template: No Grade Given (NGALL) Prerequisite: 120007 Chinese K International

Studies or the equivalent

Chinese 2 EIS

Course #: 120012 Description: State Course #: 0002 Chinese 2 EIS (Linden only) students continue to build

speaking and listening proficiency, along with learning more about the cultures of the Chinese-speaking world. Learning World Languages is an essential component of a 21st century global education.


Template: World Language Elem/Middle (K8WL)

Prerequisite: 120008 Chinese 1 Elementary International Studies or the equivalent

Chinese 3 EIS

Course #: 120013 Description: State Course #: Chinese 3 EIS (Linden only) students continue to show

growth on the proficiency continuum, and they explore traditions of the cultures of the Chinese-speaking world. Learning World Languages is an essential component of a 21st century global education.




Chinese 4 EIS

Course #: 120014 Description: State Course #: Chinese 4 EIS (Linden only) students can create some

simple sentences and questions, and they continue to study the cultures of the Chinese-speaking world. Learning World Languages is an essential component of a 21st century global education.




Chinese 5 EIS

Course #: 120015 Description: State Course #: Chinese 5 EIS (Linden only) students can create simple

sentences and questions spontaneously, and they continue to explore the cultures of the Chinese-speaking world. Learning World Languages is an essential component of a 21st century global education.





Chinese K EIS

Course #: 120007 Description: State Course #: K5F Chinese K EIS (Linden only) students focus on early

novice level auditory and speaking skills, and the diverse cultures of the Chinese Culture. Learning World Languages is an essential component of a 21st century global education.


Template: No Grade Given (NGALL) Prerequisite: N/A

French 1 EIS

Course #: 006200 Description: State Course #: 0001 French 1 EIS (Fulton only) students focus on novice level

listening and speaking skills, and the diverse cultures of the Francophone world. Learning World Languages is an essential component of a 21st century global education.


Template: No Grade Given (NGALL) Prerequisite: 006220 French Kdg EIS or the

equivalent

French 2 EIS

Course #: 006201 Description: State Course #: 0002 French 2 EIS (Fulton only) students continue to build

speaking and listening proficiency, along with learning more about the diverse cultures of the Francophone world. Learning World Languages is an essential component of a 21st century global education.



Prerequisite: 006200 French 1 EIS or the equivalent

French 3 EIS

Course #: 006202 Description: State Course #: French 3 EIS (Fulton only) students continue to show

growth on the proficiency continuum, and they explore traditions of the diverse cultures of the Francophone world. Learning World Languages is an essential component of a 21st century global education.




French 4 EIS

Course #: 006203 Description: State Course #: French 4 EIS (Fulton only) students can create some

simple sentences and questions, and they continue to study the diverse cultures of the Francophone world. Learning World Languages is an essential component of a 21st century global education.




French 5 EIS

Course #: 006204 Description: State Course #: French 5 EIS (Fulton only) students can create simple

sentences and questions spontaneously, and they continue to explore the diverse cultures of the

Total Credits: 0.4000 Grading World Language Elem/Middle


Template: (K8WL) Francophone world. Learning World Languages is an essential component of a 21st century global education. Prerequisite: 006203 French 4 EIS or the

equivalent

French K EIS

Course #: 006220 Description: State Course #: K5F French K EIS (Fulton only) students focus on early novice

level auditory and speaking skills, and the diverse cultures of the Francophone world. Learning World Languages is an essential component of a 21st century global education.



German 1 EIS

Course #: 006205 Description: State Course #: 0001 German 1 EIS (Linden only) students focus on novice

level listening and speaking skills, and the cultures of the German-speaking world. Learning World Languages is an essential component of a 21st century global education.


Template: No Grade Given (NGALL) Prerequisite: 006221 German Kdg EIS or the

equivalent

German 2 EIS

Course #: 006206 Description: State Course #: 0002 German 2 EIS (Linden only) students continue to build

speaking and listening proficiency, along with learning more about the cultures of the German-speaking world. Learning World Languages is an essential component of a 21st century global education.



Prerequisite: 006205 German 1 EIS or the equivalent

German 3 EIS

Course #: 006207 Description: State Course #: German 3 EIS (Linden only) students continue to show

growth on the proficiency continuum, and they explore traditions of the cultures of the German-speaking world. Learning World Languages is an essential component of a 21st century global education.




German 4 EIS

Course #: 006208 Description: State Course #: German 4 EIS (Linden only) students can create some

simple sentences and questions, and they continue to study the cultures of the German-speaking world. Learning World Languages is an essential component of a 21st century global education.




German 5 EIS

Course #: 006209 Description:


State Course #: German 5 EIS (Linden only) students can create simple sentences and questions spontaneously, and they continue to explore the cultures of the German-speaking world. Learning World Languages is an essential component of a 21st century global education.




Spanish 5 EIS

Course #: 006214 Description: State Course #: Spanish 5 EIS (Liberty, Phillips only) students can create

simple sentences and questions spontaneously, and they continue to explore Hispanic cultures in the world. Learning World Languages is an essential component of a 21st century global education.



Prerequisite: 006213 Spanish 4 EIS or the equivalent

Spanish 1 EIS

Course #: 006210 Description: State Course #: 0001 Spanish 1 EIS (Liberty, Phillips only) students focus on

novice level listening and speaking skills, and the diverse cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Learning World Languages is an essential component of a 21st century global education.


Template: No Grade Given (NGALL) Prerequisite: 006222 Spanish Kdg EIS or the

equivalent

Spanish 1 Elem

Course #: 006215 Description: State Course #: 0001 Spanish 1 Elementary (non-magnet) students focus on

novice level listening and speaking skills, and the diverse cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Learning World Languages is an essential component of a 21st century global education.



Spanish 2 EIS

Course #: 006211 Description: State Course #: 0002 Spanish 2 EIS (Liberty, Phillips only) students continue to

build speaking and listening proficiency, and learn more about the diverse cultures of the Hispanic world. Learning World Languages is an essential component of a 21st century global education.




Spanish 2 Elem

Course #: 006216 Description: State Course #: 0002 Spanish 2 Elementary (non-magnet) students continue

to build speaking and listening proficiency, and learn more about the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Learning World Languages is an essential component of a 21st century global education.



Prerequisite: N/A


Spanish 3 EIS

Course #: 006212 Description: State Course #: Spanish 3 EIS (Liberty, Phillips only) students continue to

show growth on the proficiency continuum, and to explore the diverse cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Learning World Languages is an essential component of a 21st century global education.




Spanish 3 Elem

Course #: 006217 Description: State Course #: Spanish 3 Elementary (non-magnet) students continue

to show growth on the proficiency continuum, and they explore cultures of the diverse Spanish-speaking world. Learning World Languages is an essential component of a 21st century global education.



Prerequisite: N/A

Spanish 4 EIS

Course #: 006213 Description: State Course #: Spanish 4 EIS (Liberty, Phillips only) students can create

some simple sentences and questions, and they continue to study the cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Learning World Languages is an essential component of a 21st century global education.




Spanish 4 Elem

Course #: 006218 Description: State Course #: Spanish 4 Elementary (non-magnet) students can

understand and speak using memorized sentences and questions, as they continue to study Hispanic cultures of the world. Learning World Languages is an essential component of a 21st century global education.



Prerequisite: N/A

Spanish 5 Elem

Course #: 006219 Description: State Course #: Spanish 5 Elementary (non-magnet) students can create

some simple sentences and questions as they continue to explore the diverse cultures of the Hispanic world. Learning World Languages is an essential component of a 21st century global education.



Prerequisite: N/A

Spanish K EIS

Course #: 006222 Description: State Course #: K5F Spanish K EIS (Liberty, Phillips, only) students focus on

early novice level auditory and speaking skills, and the diverse cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Learning World Languages is an essential component of a 21st century global education.




Spanish K Elem

Course #: 120000 Description: State Course #: K5F Spanish K Elementary (non-magnet) students focus on

early novice level auditory and speaking skills, and the diverse cultures of the Spanish-speaking world. Learning World Languages is an essential component of a 21st century global education.




Handwriting

Handwriting 2 Course #: 006302 Description:

State Course #: 0002 The students learn letter formation (cursive and manuscript) and apply this knowledge while writing. An integrated language arts approach is used in this program. Benson Handwriting is the program used. THIS COURSE IS ALIGNED TO THE COMMON CORE.


Template: Total Points Elem/Middle (K8TOT)

Prerequisite: N/A

Handwriting 2

Course #: 006358 Description: State Course #: S002 (Modified) This PSE Handwriting 2 Course is for students

with an IEP who require alternative programming aligned to the PA Core Standards.



Prerequisite: Placement in a regional PSE classroom.

Handwriting 3

Course #: 006303 Description: State Course #: 51031 The students learn letter formation (cursive and

manuscript) and apply this knowledge while writing. An integrated language arts program is used in this program. Benson Handwriting is the program used. THIS COURSE IS ALIGNED TO THE COMMON CORE.



Prerequisite: N/A

Handwriting 3





Prerequisite: Placement in a regional PSE classroom

Handwriting 4

Course #: 006304 Description: State Course #: 51032 Handwriting 4



Prerequisite: N/A

Handwriting 4





Prerequisite: Placement in a regional PSE


classroom

Handwriting 5

Course #: 006305 Description: State Course #: 51033 Handwriting 5



Prerequisite: N/A

Handwriting 5







History/Social Studies

Geo/Hist/Civics1 Course #: 006890 Description:

State Course #: 0001 First grade social studies course is designed to support student growth along the continuum of developing good citizenship skills and understanding self and family. This course focuses on geographic literacy by teaching the use of map keys and symbols.


Template: General Elementary (K8GEN) Prerequisite: N/A

Geo/Hist/Civics2

Course #: 006891 Description: State Course #: 0002 Second grade social studies course is designed to

support student growth along the continuum of developing good citizenship skills and understanding self and family. This course focuses on geographic literacy by teaching the use of map keys and symbols.



Geo/Hist/Civics3

Course #: 006897 Description: State Course #: 043051 (Modified) This PSE Geo/Hist/Civicss 3 Course is for

students with an IEP who require alternative programming aligned to the PA Academic Standards or a functional curriculum.


Template: General Academic Elem/Middle (K8GAC)


Geo/Hist/Civics4

Course #: 006893 Description: State Course #: 043051 Fourth grade Social Studies continues to focus on the

three disciplines of history, geography and civics. Students study world history through journeys of exploration around the world in ancient and early modern times.



Geo/Hist/Civics4

Course #: 006898 Description: State Course #: 043051 (Modified) This PSE Geo/Hist/Civics 4 Course is for





Geo/Hist/Civics5

Course #: 006899 Description: State Course #: 043051 (Modified) This PSE Geo/History 5 Course is for students

with an IEP who require alternative programming aligned to the PA Academic Standards or a functional curriculum.



Prerequisite: Placement in a regional PSE


classroom

Geo/Hist/CivicsK

Course #: 006987 Description: State Course #: SEUG (Modified) This PSE Kindergarten Geo/Hist/Civics Course

is for students with an IEP who require alternative programming aligned to the PA Academic Standards or a functional curriculum.



Prerequisite: Placement in a regional PSE classroom.

Geo/Hist/CivicsK

Course #: 006889 Description: State Course #: K5F Kindergarten social studies course is designed to support

the development of children’s social skills. This course focuses on the physical and natural world they live in including the study of people and the ways people are alike and different.



Geo/History 1

Course #: 006895 Description: State Course #: S001 (Modified) This PSE Geo/History 1 Course is for students





Geo/History 2

Course #: 006896 Description: State Course #: S002 (Modified) This PSE Geo/History 2 Course is for students





PghGeo/H/Civics3

Course #: 006892 Description: State Course #: 043051 The third grade curriculum for Social Studies focuses on

a more in-depth introduction to the studies of geography, history, and civics.



US Hist/Geo5

Course #: 006894 Description: State Course #: 043051 In fifth grade social studies, students focus on United

States history and geography. Students will study major movements and turning points in U.S. History in the 19th

Total Credits: 0.2000 Grading General Elementary (K8GEN)


Template: and 20th centuries. Prerequisite: N/A


Library

Computer Tech Course #: 006090 Description:

State Course #: 10001 Basic computer literacy leading toward use of standard applications is taught. Total Credits: 0.2000

Grading Template:

Total Points Elem/Middle (K8TOT)

Prerequisite: N/A

Library 1

Course #: 006491 Description: State Course #: 0001 This course will teach age-appropriate information

literacy skills and promote a life-long love of literature. Also, through collaboration with other teachers in the building, information and skills from other curricula will be utilized and reinforced.



Prerequisite: N/A

Library 2

Course #: 006492 Description: State Course #: 0002 This course will teach age-appropriate information




Prerequisite: N/A

Library 3

Course #: 006493 Description: State Course #: This course will teach age-appropriate information




Prerequisite: N/A

Library 4





Prerequisite: N/A

Library 5





Prerequisite: N/A


Library K

Course #: 006490 Description: State Course #: K5F This course will teach age-appropriate information




Prerequisite: N/A


Mathematics

Math 1 Course #: 006501 Description:

State Course #: 0001 Math 1 Total Credits: 2.0000

Grading Template: General Elementary (K8GEN)

Prerequisite: No Prerequisite

Math 1

Course #: 006566 Description: State Course #: S001 (Modified) This PSE Math 1 Course is for students with

an IEP who require alternative programming aligned to the PA Core Standards.


Template: General Elementary (K8GEN) Prerequisite: Placement in a regional PSE

classroom

Math 2

Course #: 006502 Description: State Course #: 0002 Math 2


Template: General Elementary (K8GEN) Prerequisite: No Prerequisite

Math 2




Template: General Elementary (K8GEN) Prerequisite: Placement in a regional

classroom

Math 3




Math 3


an IEP who require alternative programming aligned to the PA Core Standards or PA Alternate Eligible Content.




classroom

Math 4





classroom

Math 4




Math 5





classroom

Math 5




Math K

Course #: 006586 Description: State Course #: K5F Math 0K



Math K

Course #: 006499 Description: State Course #: SEUG (Modified) This PSE Kindergarten Math Course is for

students with an IEP who require alternative programming aligned to the PA Core Standards.


Template: General Elementary (K8GEN)


Music

Gen Music 1 Course #: 006007 Description:

State Course #: 0001 General Music, First Grade experiences creating music, performing music, and responding to music. Connections to the world are made through performing and listening to a variety of genres and composers.


Template: Art Related Courses (K8ART) Prerequisite: N/A

Gen Music 2

Course #: 006008 Description: State Course #: 0002 General Music, Second Grade experiences creating

music, performing music, and responding to music. Connections to the world are made through performing and listening to a variety of genres and composers.



Gen Music 3

Course #: 006009 Description: State Course #: General Music, Third Grade experiences creating music,

performing music, and responding to music. Connections to the world are made through performing and listening to a variety of genres and composers.



Gen Music 4

Course #: 006010 Description: State Course #: General Music, Fourth Grade experiences creating music,




Gen Music 5

Course #: 006011 Description: State Course #: General Music, Fifth Grade experiences creating music,




Inst Music 3

Course #: 006015 Description: State Course #: Instrumental Music 3 is an introductory course for

students who wish to play either a band or string instrument with little to no playing experience. Emphasis will be placed on the development of individualized playing skills and ensemble techniques.




Inst Music 4





Inst Music 5






Other

STEAM (Elem) Course #: 162157 Description:

State Course #: STEAM (Elem) Total Credits: 0.2000

Grading Template:

Total Points Elem/Middle (K8TOT)

Prerequisite: N/A


Physical Education

Health & Phys Ed Course #: 140000 Description:

State Course #: K5F This course is designed to introduce a variety of lifetime physical fitness activities and to teach skills to all students with different ablilty levels.


Template: Phys Ed Elem/Middle (K8PE) Prerequisite: N/A

Physical Ed

Course #: 146501 Description: State Course #: SEUG (Alternate) This Adaptive Physical Ed. Course is for

students with physical disbailites in grades K-5. Total Credits: 0.2000 Grading

Template: Phys Ed Elem/Middle (K8PE) Prerequisite: Placement in adaptive physical

education is an IEP team decision.


Reading

Reading 1 Course #: 006661 Description:

State Course #: S001 (Modified) This PSE Reading 1 Course is for students with an IEP who require alternative programming aligned to the PA Core Standards.


Template: Elementary Literature (K8LIT) Prerequisite: Placement in regional PSE

classroom

Reading 1

Course #: 006601 Description: State Course #: 0001 Reading 1



Reading 2




Reading 2

Course #: 006662 Description: State Course #: S002 (Modified) This PSE Reading 2 Course is for students with



Template: Elementary Literature (K8LIT) Prerequisite: Placement in regional PSE

classroom

Reading 3

Course #: 006663 Description: State Course #: S51043 (Modified) This Reading 3 Course is for students with an

IEP who require alternative programming aligned to the PA Core Standards or PA Alternate Eligible Content .


Template: Elementary Literature (K8LIT) Prerequisite: Placement in a PSE regional

classroom

Reading 3



Template: Elementary Literature (K8LIT)


Prerequisite: N/A

Reading 4





classroom

Reading 4




Reading 5




Reading 5





classroom

Reading K

Course #: 006681 Description: State Course #: K4A Reading 0K



Reading K

Course #: 006682 Description: State Course #: SK5F (Modified) This PSE Kindergarten Reading Course is for

students with an IEP who require alternative programming aligned to the PA Core Standards.


Template: Elementary Literature (K8LIT)


Science and Technology

Science 1 Course #: 006766 Description:

State Course #: S001 (Modified) This PSE Science 1 Course is for students with an IEP who require alternative programming aligned to the PA Academic Standards or a functional curriculum.



classroom

Science 1

Course #: 006701 Description: State Course #: 0001 Science 1 is an integrated course based in investigative

experiences applying science and engineering practices. Students will examine patterns and relationships focused on light, sound waves, exploring organisms, and the sky.



Science 2

Course #: 006767 Description: State Course #: S002 (Modified) This PSE Science 2 Course is for students with

an IEP who require alternative programming aligned to the PA Academic Standards or a functional curriculum.



classroom

Science 2


experiences applying science and engineering practices. Students will examine patterns and relationships focused on matter, ecosystem diversity, and Earth's materials.



Science 3


experiences applying science and engineering practices. Students will examine patterns and relationships focused on the life in ecosystems, weather, climate, and interactions of forces.



Science 3

Course #: 006768 Description: State Course #: SEUG (Modified) This PSE Science 3 Course is for students with





classroom

Science 4


experiences applying science and engineering practices. Students will examine patterns and relationships focused on how energy works, plant and animal structures and the changing Earth.



Science 4

Course #: 006769 Description: State Course #: S53234 (Modified) This PSE Science 4 Course is for students with




classroom

Science 5

Course #: 006770 Description: State Course #: SEUG (Modified) This PSE Science 5 Course is for students with




classroom

Science 5


experiences applying science and engineering practices. Focused on patterns and relationships of structure, properties, and energy of matter in ecosystems, and Earth and space systems.



Science K

Course #: 006699 Description: State Course #: K5F Science K is an integrated course based in investigative

experiences applying science and engineering practices. Students will examine patterns and relationships focused on living things, weather, sky, and the forces of push, pull, and go.



Science K

Course #: 006698 Description: State Course #: SEUG (Modified) This PSE Kindergarten Science Course is for



Template: General Elementary (K8GEN)


Spelling Course

Spelling 1 Course #: 006957 Description:

State Course #: S001 (Modified) This PSE Spelling 1 Course is for students with an IEP who require alternative programming aligned to the PA Core Standards.


Template: Elementary Spelling (K8SPL) Prerequisite: Placement in a regional PSE

classroom

Spelling 1

Course #: 006959 Description: State Course #: 0001 Students learn letter / sound associations including

simple and complex spelling patterns. Lessons are taken from the core literacy program, Macmillan Treasures. THIS COURSE IS ALIGNED TO THE COMMON CORE.


Template: Elementary Spelling (K8SPL) Prerequisite: N/A

Spelling 2

Course #: 006900 Description: State Course #: 0002 The students learn letter/sound spelling associations

including simple and complex spelling patterns as well as advanced phonics. Spelling lessons are part of Macmillan Treasures, the core literacy program. THIS COURSE IS ALIGNED TO THE COMMON CORE.



Spelling 2

Course #: 006958 Description: State Course #: S002 (Modified) This PSE Spelling 2 Course is for students with




classroom

Spelling 3





classroom

Spelling 3

Course #: 006901 Description: State Course #: 51031 The students learn letter/sound spelling associations

including simple and complex spelling patters as well as advanced phonics. Lessons are part of Macmillan Treasures, the core literacy program. THIS COURSE IS


Template: Elementary Spelling (K8SPL)


Prerequisite: N/A ALIGNED TO THE COMMON CORE.

Spelling 4





classroom

Spelling 4

Course #: 006902 Description: State Course #: The students learn letter/sound spelling associations

including simple and complex spelling patters as well as advanced phonics. Lessons are part of Macmillan Treasures, the core literacy program. THIS COURSE IS ALIGNED TO THE COMMON CORE.



Spelling 5

Course #: 006903 Description: State Course #: The students learn letter/sound spelling associations

including simple and complex spelling patters as well as advanced phonics. Lessons are part of Macmillan Treasures, the core literacy program. THIS COURSE IS ALIGNED TO THE COMMON CORE.



Spelling 5





classroom


Visual Arts

Art 1 Course #: 006001 Description:

State Course #: 0001 Visual Arts, First Grade continues to foster creative expression, communication through artisitc endeavor, and appreciation of culture and heritage. Refined art techniques, increased artistic vocabulary and strengthen critical skills are emphasized.



Art 2

Course #: 006002 Description: State Course #: 0002 Visual Arts, Second Grade extends the creative

expression, communication through artisitc endeavor, and appreciation of culture and heritage. Applied art techniques, increased artistic vocabulary and strengthen critical skills are emphasized.



Art 3

Course #: 006003 Description: State Course #: Visual Arts, Third Grade incorporates concepts and ideas

in various art media and processes to convey personal interests and self-expression. Historical and cultural perspectives and art criticism is incorporated to discuss works of art.



Art 4

Course #: 006004 Description: State Course #: Visual Arts, Fourth Grade incorporates concepts and

ideas in various art media and processes to convey personal interests and self-expression. Historical and cultural perspectives and art criticism is incorporated to discuss works of art.



Art 5

Course #: 006005 Description: State Course #: Visual Arts, Fifth Grade advances concepts in various art

media and processes to create self-expression through world and cultural perspectives. Makes other content-area connections, develop own aesthetic awareness and strenthen critical abilities.


Template: Art Related Courses (K8ART) Prerequisite: N/Ar

Art K

Course #: 006024 Description: State Course #: K5F Visual Arts, Kindergarten fosters creative expression

through art experiences using art media and processes; discussions and appreciation of culture and heritage using the language of art.




Gen Music K

Course #: 006025 Description: State Course #: K5F General Music, Kindergarten experiences creating music,




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