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Jill MortimerRegional Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction
Allendale, Ho-Ho-Kus, Northern Highlands, Upper Saddle River
A REGIONAL EFFORT FOR MUTUAL BENEFIT
Regional Office of Curriculum and Instruction
Grades K- 9 Curriculum Overview Booklet
Table of Contents
Quad-District Information3
History and Purpose of the Curriculum Office...............................4How to Access Curricula...............................................................5Art.................................................................................................6Health...........................................................................................7Language Arts...............................................................................8Mathematics..................................................................................9Music...........................................................................................10Physical Education......................................................................11Science.......................................................................................12Social Studies.............................................................................14Technology.................................................................................16World Language..........................................................................17Additional Grade 9 Electives.......................................................18
Jill MortimerRegional Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction
Allendale, Ho-Ho-Kus, Northern Highlands, Upper Saddle River
A REGIONAL EFFORT FOR MUTUAL BENEFIT
Regional Office of Curriculum and Instruction
Jill Mortimer, Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction
Northern Highlands Regional High School298 Hillside AvenueAllendale, NJ 07401
201-327-8700 x264
Quad-District Superintendents
Allendale Mr. Lawrence Hughes, InterimHo-Ho-Kus Mrs. Deborah FerraraUpper Saddle River Dr. Monica BrowneNorthern Highlands Mr. John Keenan
A Regional Effort for Mutual Benefit3
The Regional Office of Curriculum and Instruction was established in July 2000 to promote and support articulation among the quad-districts. These four equally fund the Supervisor’s position, thereby creating a fiscally prudent shared service. The Supervisor reports to the four Superintendents and maintains an office at Northern Highlands.
The Regional Supervisor is responsible, in part, for producing curricula in which the content and student knowledge/skills are aligned in all three sending districts. The Atlas curriculum mapping software is used in the districts to map the curricula from September to June. The maps contain the following components: a calendar, essential questions, content, student knowledge/skills, assessments, technology integration, teaching activities, and resources and the most recent version of the State standards. In addition to these categories, all curricula also note interdisciplinary connections, the integration of 21st century skills, and modifications for various types of learners.
Curricula are developed at regional curriculum articulation meetings by regional grade level representatives and at meetings in each district. Special attention is paid to key transition points between schools, especially the middle schools and the high school. It is important to note the curriculum maps are “living documents” that are open to modifications as seen fit. All new curriculum guides and revisions of existing guides are submitted to the Boards of Education for approval before they are implemented.
There are many benefits to this type of collaboration, yet increased student achievement is probably the most important to note. By collaborating with one another and researching model programs, we are able to produce progressive curricula that reflect national best practices. Moreover, the fact that 9th graders come to Northern Highlands with a common background eliminates the need for a review period at the beginning of that grade in order to even out differences in preparation.
This mutual effort involves the cooperation of four Boards of Education, four Superintendents, seven principals, and more than 400 teachers. It is important to note the Regional Supervisor relies heavily on the cooperation of the teaching staff. Their enduring professionalism and commitment to producing high quality curricula are truly appreciated.
How to Access Curricula
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This booklet provides an overview of the major curriculum content for grades K-9. In July 2007, all four districts purchased the Atlas Curriculum Mapping Software. At this time, we have developed Atlas Curriculum maps for all high school curricula and the K-8 Science, Social Studies, World Languages, Language Arts, Math and Physical Education curricula. During the 2010-2011 school year, we will map Art, Music, Health, and Technology. The maps are web-based and are therefore paperless, which fits our philosophy of being good global citizens.
Accessing curricula:
Click on this link - http://northernhighlands-public.rubiconatlas.org/public or look for the link to the Regional Office of Curriculum and Instruction on your district’s webpage.
www.allendaleschoolsnj.com
www.hohokus.org
www.usrschoolsk8.com
www.northernhighlands.org
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Art
Curriculum Strands
The Regional K-8 Art Curriculum is being revised in the 2010-2011 school year.
Northern Highlands
Full-year art offerings for 9th graders include Art Experiences, Digital Arts, and Photography I. The semester course offering is Ceramics.
An Art classroom in one of the quad-districts.
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Health The Regional K-8 Health Curriculum is being revised in the 2010-2011 school year.
The standard sequence of Health classes at Northern Highlands is as follows: Grade 9 Family Living Grade 10 Driver Education Grade 11 First Aid & Surviving College Grade 12 Parenting and Sexuality
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Language Arts
The Reading and Writing Workshop philosophy is implemented.
Northern Highlands
All 9th graders take English 9, a full-year course and a semester course entitled Freshman Rhetoric. Works studied in English 9 may include Romeo and Juliet, A Tale of Two Cities, Of Mice and Men, The Learning Tree, A Tree Grows in Brooklyn, The Good Earth, The House on Mango Street, Great Expectations, How Green Was My Valley, My Antonia and Alas, Babylon. The Modern Language Association format for writing is taught. In the Freshman Rhetoric course, students learn the essentials of clear and correct writing. The course focuses on word choice, syntax, imagery, and tone.
Grade 9 English Department electives include Acting I, Journalism, Mass Media, and T.V. Production. 8
Mathematics
Grades K-8 Strands
Number and Numerical Operations Geometry/Measurement Patterns/Algebra Data Analysis, Probability and Discrete Math Mathematical Processes
Northern Highlands
Grade 8 Grade 9____________ Advanced Algebra Honors Algebra II/Trig
orCP Algebra II/Trig
Algebra CP Algebra II/Trig
orCP Algebra I
Pre-Algebra CP Algebra I
orConcepts of Algebra
and Mathematical Patterns
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Music
Curriculum Strands
The Regional K-8 Music Curriculum is being revised in the 2010-2011 school year.
Northern Highlands
Music offerings for 9th graders include Chorus, Symphonic Band, Chorus/Symphonic Band, and The Evolution of Popular Music.
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Physical Education
The curriculum has a wellness and lifetimes fitness philosophy.
Northern Highlands Offerings
Personal Fitness I, IIProject Adventure I, II3 on 3 BasketballAerobicsArcheryBadmintonDanceFloor HockeyFootballGolf
PickleballPowerwalkingSelf DefenseSoccerSof-crossSoftballSpeedballTennisUltimate FrisbeeVolleyball
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Science
The Regional K-5 Science Curriculum is divided into two grade bands: K-2 and 3-5. Each district will cover all of the content within each section; however, the grade level at which it is covered remains at the discretion of each district. Hands-on and inquiry-based learning are the hallmarks of the program.
Kindergarten, Grade 1, Grade 2
Variety of Animals Variety of Plants Changes in Animals Changes in Plants Natural and Harmful Changes in Terrestrial and Aquatic
Habitats Variety of Materials Properties of Matter Changes in Balance and Motion Changes in States of Matter Variety of Seasons/Weather Conditions Changes in Air and Weather
Grade 3, Grade 4, Grade 5
Interactions in Ecosystems Interactions with Wetlands Experiments with Animals Microscopic Structures Sound Systems Solar System Electrical and Magnetic Systems Interactions of Matter Interactions with Water Buoyancy Light and Solar Energy Geological Interactions
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Science
Grade 6
Movement and Forces in the Human Body Motion and Forces Affecting Weather Systems Environmental Issues Solar System
Grade 7
Life Science at the Microscopic Level Chemistry Dynamic Earth
Grade 8
Genetics Forces, Motion, and Energy Geology
Northern Highlands
Grade 9
Honors PhysicsThe co-requisite is Honors Algebra II/Trig.
orCP Physics
The co-requisite is CP Algebra I or CP Algebra II/Trig.
orPhysics
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Social Studies
Hands-on geography, historical fiction, global knowledge and research are represented in the philosophy of the program.
Kindergarten
Time Goes By Making Good Choices and Being a Good Citizen Family and Community Life Famous Americans and Symbols Workers, Goods and Services Where We Live
Grade 1
Time Goes By Rules, Laws and Choices Family and Community Life Basic Goods and Services Environment, Resources and Society
Grade 2
People Long Ago Issues Influencing U.S. History Civic Participation Challenges of Meeting the Needs of People in a Community Community Comparisons
Grade 3
Town/Community History New Jersey Regions/States/Map Skills
Grade 4
Economics Government/American Symbols Immigration/Cultures and Connections
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Social Studies
Grade 5World GeographyWorld History
(the birth of civilization and early human societies)
Grade 6World History
Medieval Europe Rise of Islam Rise of West African Empires Rise of Asian Civilization Renaissance, Reformation, & Age of Global Encounters
Grade 7U.S. History
Colonization and Settlement Revolution and the New Nation Expansion and Reform Civil War and Reconstruction
Grade 8
U.S. History Industrial Revolution Emergence of Modern America Great Depression and WWII Postwar Years Contemporary America
Grade 9 World History
This required survey of world history begins with the Scientific Revolution then traces the evolution of the philosophical ideas that inspired the Enlightenment and the French Revolution of 1789. Students evaluate the changing face of European society as industrialization and national rivalries shape the continent and the wider world through the age of imperialism. The course provides detailed focus points on the Middle East, the Asian sub-continent and East Asia. Emphasis is placed on 20th century history and current global issues.
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Technology
Grades K-4
The K-8 Regional Technology Curriculum is being revised in the 2010-2011 school year.
Northern Highlands
The Grade 9 required technology class is a semester course, Contemporary Business Technology. The course focuses on developing 21st century business and technology skills. Students create their own “personal web space” containing their financial, career, school, and personal profiles. Technologies include Adobe Dreamweaver and Photoshop, as well as advanced functions in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Topics include global awareness, personal financial management, presentation skills, and career and college planning.
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World Languages
The Regional World Language Curriculum features the benchmark years of grades 4, 7 & 8. All districts agree to meet the regional objectives by the end of those grades. The goal of our communicative-based language instruction is to prepare students for authentic language use in the real world
Northern Highlands
Grade 9 World Language offerings include the following:
Latin I French I CP French II French II Enriched Introduction to Spanish CP Spanish II Spanish II Enriched Italian I Chinese I Exploring Languages and Cultures
Skype can be used to communicate globally.
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Additional Grade 9 Electives at Northern Highlands
Career Education & Consumer, Family and Life Skills
Business Education
Introduction to Business
Applied Technology
Computer-Aided Drawing and Design I Real World Engineering Woodworking
Family and Consumer Science
Foods and Nutrition Fashion and Textiles Interior Design
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