1

Differentiation of Curriculum• State Standards serve as our foundation• Diagnostic teaching• Accelerated pace• Emphasis on creativity• Critical, higher level thinking skills• Communication skills

A guide on the side,

not a sage on the

stage

2

Differentiation of Curriculum• Independent exploration of topics• Extensive use of technology• Instructional delivery• Simulations, real-life experiences• Cooperative learning

A guide on the side,

not a sage on the

stage

3

Language Arts• Literature based• Extension of skills• Spelling and vocabulary – emphasis on

correct usage in writing• Research• Integrated with other disciplines

4

Math

• Begin with pretesting• Acceleration• Enrichment• Problem Solving• Hands-on experiences• Logic/Reasoning

5

Science and Social Studies• Integrated disciplines • Curriculum extension

– greater depth/breadth of study

– independent investigation of topics

– concepts developed in a more complex manner

– real world investigations

6

21st Century SkillsRigor, Relevance, Relationships

• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving

• Collaboration Across Disciplines

• Agility and Adaptability

• Effective Oral & Written Communcation

Accessing & Evaluating Information

Curiosity & Imagination

Social skills Collaboration Teamwork

Initiative & Entrepreneurship

7

Special Programs• Hands on Equations• Math Olympiads• Spelling Bee• Geography Bee• Wordmasters• Battle of the Books• Aleks• Performing Arts

8

Sample Class Field Trips

• CA Missions• Marine Science

Institute• Performing Arts• Gold Rush Experience• Sacramento• Museum Exhibits• NASA Ames

9

Let the Challenge Begin!