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Curriculum & Instruction
Downtown Middle School works hard to surpass the academic guidelines established by the North Carolina Department of Education by providing a challenging and engaging curriculum for our students.
Downtown Middle School Curriculum
Downtown Middle School follows North Carolina State and District guidelines. The school district has adopted content standards and assessments. These assessments allow teachers, students and parents to see where individuals are in reaching and/or exceeding District Standards. The measures will determine whether the student has successfully learned grade level standards. The results of these measures will enable teachers to teach to your child's individual needs and strengths. Copies of the State content Standards can be accessed at the links provided below.
The Standard Course of Study includes the curriculum that should be made available to every child in North Carolina's public schools. Many public schools in the state presently offer an even more comprehensive curriculum. Therefore, in some curriculum areas, electives were also included. The Standard Course of Study is part of the Department of Public Education's continual improvement efforts. The curriculum will be revised on a regular basis to remain consistent with the changing needs of our nation, state, and local communities.
- Foreword
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- Graduation Requirements
- North Carolina Academic Scholars Program
CURRICULUM AREA
- Arts Education
- Computer / Technology Skills
- Early Childhood
- English as a Second Language
- English Language Arts
- Guidance
- Healthful Living
- Information Skills
- Mathematics
- Second Languages
- Science
- Social Studies
- Career Technical Education
The No Child Left Behind Act requires that all students, including those with the most significant cognitive disabilities, have access to the standard course of study at grade level. This document provides entry point extensions so that all students can have meaningful and functional access to grade level standards. This reference document should be used to develop goals, activities and materials for students with the most significant cognitive disabilities.
ELA K-5 with Draft Demonstrators 06-28-07
(pdf, 940kb | doc, 514kb)
Math 6-12 with Demonstrators 06-28-07
(pdf, 299kb | doc, 372kb)
Science K-5 with Demonstrators 06-28-07
(pdf, 326kb | doc, 447kb)
Math K-5 with Demonstrators 06-28-07
(pdf, 1.02mb | doc, 626kb)
Science 6-12 with Draft Demonstrators Updated 11/07
(pdf, 1.02mb | doc, 667kb)
ELA 6-12 with Draft Demonstrators 06-28-07
(pdf, 824kb | doc, 493kb)
The state of North Carolina has instituted standardized tests to ensure compliance with these guidelines and assess whether schools are meeting these goals. To learn more and view Downtown Middle School's recent test scores, visit the accountability page.
