Curriculum & Instruction

The curriculum taught in the Rincon Valley Union School District supports student learning and achievement by providing an academic foundation emphasizing the mastery of basic skills within a challenging curriculum. Outstanding curriculum and instruction is a priority of the district.

All curriculum is selected based upon evaluation and selection of current and rigorous instructional materials which support all students in their learning. Evaluation of programs and assessment of student learning takes place annually. Teachers at all schools are provided with the same core instructional materials, staff development, and assessment tools. This consistency and continuity affords the district the opportunity to carefully evaluate programs and student learning.

Core Curriculum
The basic instructional programs we use are:

• Language Arts: Macmillan/ McGraw-Hill California Treasures 2010: Reading
  
• Mathematics: Scott Foresman California Math
  
• Science: Grades K-5: Harcourt Science; Grade 6: Holt Earth Sciences
  
• Social Studies (Gr. K-5): Scott Foresman Social Studies
  • Grade 6: TCI - History Alive! The Ancient World

Supplemental Curriculum
Programs we use to extend the core curriculum and to meet students' unique needs include:

• Waterford Early Reading
  
• Accelerated Reader
  
• Language for Learning
  

Additional Programs 

Gifted and Talented Education: GATE

Physical Education

Art/Dance Docent Program

Music

English Language Development

Title 1 Reading

Home School

Hands on Science Lab

Academic Standards

Technology