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Curriculum
Curriculum is what students learn in school and the materials used to support their learning. Explore Kennewick School District’s curriculum and Washington State Learning Standards below.
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Four Goals of Learning Standards
Four learning goals provide the foundation for the development of all academic learning standards in Washington state:- Read with comprehension, write effectively and communicate successfully in a variety of ways and settings and with a variety of audiences;
- Know and apply the core concepts and principles of mathematics; social, physical and life sciences; civics and history, including different cultures and participation in representative government; geography; arts; and health and fitness;
- Think analytically, logically and creatively, and to integrate technology literacy and fluency as well as different experiences and knowledge to form reasoned judgments and solve problems; and
- Understand the importance of work and finance and how performance, effort and decisions directly affect future career and educational opportunities.
Washington State Standards (OSPI)
Ready Washington Website
Washington State Learning Standards & Year of Adoption- The Arts (2017)
- Computer Science (2018)
- Early Learning (birth through 3rd grade) (N/A)
- Educational Technology (2018)
- English Language Arts (2011)
- English Language Proficiency (2021)
- Integrated Environment and Sustainability (2009)
- Financial Education (PDF) (2016)
- Health and Physical Education (2016)
- Mathematics (2011)
- Science (2013)
- Social Emotional Learning Standards and Benchmarks (PDF) (2020)
- Social Studies (2018)
- World Languages (2015)
- Read with comprehension, write effectively and communicate successfully in a variety of ways and settings and with a variety of audiences;
What does the Kennewick School District Curriculum Department do?
Our Curriculum Department:
- Researches and assists staff in selecting textbooks and instructional materials
- Implements curriculum that is aligned with state standards
- Develops information systems that record, measure and assess student learning
- Acts as a resource for current research and best practices and programs
- Coordinates professional development
- Consults with educators on district, state and federal requirements including the Smarter Balanced Assessment (SBA), Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) and the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)
Department Contacts
Main Phone Number: (509) 222-5060
Alyssa St. Hilaire
Assistant Superintendent of Teaching and Learning
(509) 222-5060
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Hidalia Garcia Gudino
Secretary
(509) 222-6579
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Tina Brewer
Director of Professional Development and Assessment
(509) 222-6490
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Sarah Guy
Secretary
(509) 222-6593
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