Curriculum and Instruction
K-12 Mathematics Curriculum
Starting in 2018-19 NUSD has a new comprehensive Common Core Aligned K-12 math program: Big Ideas Math.
Big Ideas Math is a research-based program providing a focused and coherent curriculum for students in elementary, middle and high school. There are a number of online resources and tools for teachers, students and parents/guardians. We encourage you to utilize these resources to support your student’s math development.
For more information about Big Ideas, please visit www.bigideaslearning.com.
Math Links
- Sumdog – Math games for students in grades K-8.
- Math Games – Free online math games for students TK-8.
- Cool Math Games – Cool Math Games, Cool Math Games 4 Kids, Pre-Algebra, Algebra, Pre-Calculus
- Khan Academy – Free math video tutorials and practice
- Khan Academy en Espanol
- Math and Business Resource Guide – Math and Business Games
English Language Arts
In Spring 2016, NUSD School Board adopted Lucy Calkins Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop in grades K-6. Currently, Reader’s and Writer’s Workshop is also being piloted at Newark Junior High School.
Quick ELA Links
- Newslea – Nonfiction literacy and current events
- Book Search – Scholastic Parent Resource for finding books at your child’s level
- Youngzine – News + more for kids
- OverDrive – Borrow eBooks, audiobooks and more from your local public library
- My Story – A simple book making app that allows kids to create e-books and share them
- TIME for Kids – News articles by grade level.
Curriculum Standards
The Newark Unified School District has adopted the new California State Standards in English-Language Arts, Mathematics, NGSS (Science), History-Social Science and Physical Education.
Click here for more information on the California State Standards.
Textbooks and Instructional Materials
Click here to view a list of current adopted textbooks and materials.
Proposition 28 - AMS
The Arts and Music in Schools (AMS) Funding Guarantee and Accountability Act (or Prop 28) initiative provides additional funding for arts education in California public schools.
Prop. 28 - Art and Music Budget Summary - Staff hours (Google Sheet added as available)
Secondary Site's Prop 28 Plans (Google Folder added as available)
Elementary Site's Prop 28 Plans (Google Folder added as available)
Incoming Kindergarten ParentsWe had a wonderful turn out at our 2nd Annual Incoming K Parent Meeting. Here are links to the Slide Deck if you missed it or want to take another look. TK-K Readiness – NUSD Presentation TK-K Readiness – Espanol |