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Curriculum
USD 320 Curriculum
All USD320 curricular resources officially adopted are aligned to state standards. We make every effort to ensure a guaranteed and viable curriculum so that we leave no gaps in student understanding.
How are resources chosen?
Our core subject curriculum are on a renewal cycle. Six years for math and reading and as needed for other resources. The year prior to a new curriculum being adopted, curriculum directors and administrators form a curriculum adoption team. This team is made up of teachers who are grade level or team leaders, have been recommended by their principal, or have requested to be a part of the team.
The steps that are taken to adopt a new curriculum vary, but generally include the following
- Identify strengths and weaknesses of current resource. Determine top priorities to look for in a new resource.
- Begin speaking with colleagues in other districts and reviewing current curriculum ratings using Ed Reports or other review websites.
- Meet with representatives of what seem to be the top 3-5 options
- Narrow choices down to top 2-3 resources
- Test samples of top choices in the classroom
- Collect feedback from teachers
- Determine top choice
- Negotiate price and present to board of education for adoption
Below you will see a list and links to learn more about our adopted resources.
This is not a comprehensive list, as other materials may be used in our classrooms. Novel studies and read aloud books, for example won't be listed below. The resources you see are ones that are district adopted.
Middle & High School
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Grade: 9-12
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Publisher Website: SAVVAS
Year Implemented: 2021 - 2022
Curriculum Overviews:
KSDE Content Standards: ELA Standards
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Grades 6 – 8 9--12 9 – 12 Resource Name Publisher Website Amplify Desmos Math Website Illustrative Math IXL Year Implemented 2023 – 2024 2023 - 2024 2023 - 2024 Curriculum Overviews Supplemental resource KSDE Content Standards Math Standards -
Grade 6 – 12 Resource Name Publisher Website Wayfinder Website Year Implemented 2025 – 2026 Curriculum Overviews KSDE Content Standards SECD Standards -
Grade: 9-12
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Grade: 9-12
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Publisher Website: Musicfirst
Year Implemented: 2020 - 2021
Curriculum Overviews:
KSDE Content Standards: Music Standards
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Grade 9 – 12 6 – 8 Resource Name: 
Publisher Website: Glencoe Health HealthSmart Year Implemented: 2020 - 2021 2025 – 2026 Curriculum Overviews: KSDE Content Standards: Physical Education Standards SECD Standards -
Grade: 9-12
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Grade 6 – 8 Resource Name: Publisher Website: ElevateScience Relate 360 Year Implemented: 2025 – 2026 2025 – 2026 Curriculum Overviews: KSDE Content Standards: Science Standards -
Grade: 9-12
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Grade: 9-12
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Elementary School
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Grade: K-5
Resource Name:
Publisher Website: Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA)
Year Implemented: 2021 - 2022
Curriculum Overviews:
KSDE Contect Standards: K-5 ELA Standards
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Grade: K-5
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Publisher Website: Eureka Math 2 ZEARN
Year Implemented: 2023 - 2024
KSDE Content Standards: K-5 Math Standards
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Grade: K-5
Resource Name:
Publisher Website: Mystery Science
Curriculum Overviews:
KSDE Content Standards: K-5 Science Standards
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Grade: K-5
KSDE Content Standards: K-5 HGSS Standards
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Grade: K-5
Resource Name:
Publisher Website: OPEN
Year Implemented: 2021 - 2022
Curriculum Overviews: Curriculum Map
5th Grade GIRLS Education Puberty Video: Always Changing and Growing Up
5th Grade BOYS Education Puberty Video: Always Changing and Growing Up
KSDE Content Standards:
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Grade: K-5
Year Implemented: 2021 - 2022
Curriculum Overviews: Curriculum Map
SDE Contect Standards: PK-2 Visual Arts Standards 3-5 Visual Arts Standards
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Grade: K-5
Resourse Name:
Publisher Website: Second Step Elementary
Year Implemented: 2013-2014
Curriculum Overviews: K-5 Scope and Sequence
KSDE Content Standards: K-5 SECD Standards
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Grade: K-5
Resource Name:
Publisher Website: Common Sense Education Digital Citizenship
Year Implemented: 2017 - 218
Curriculum Overviews: K-6 Scope and Sequence
KSDE Content Standards: K-5 Library, Media, and Technology Standards
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Grade: K-5
KSDE Content Standards: K-5 Counseling Standards
