Curriculum

Guaranteed and Viable Science Curriculum:

To ensure a guaranteed and viable science curriculum across the Wenatchee School District, all teachers teach the same grade level appropriate science standards. Teachers are provided with the district adopted curriculum and a scope and sequence to ensure that science is equitably taught to each student. 

In addition:

• Science time is scheduled and protected at all levels.
  • Elementary students will receive a minimum of 90 minutes each week (all grades).
  • Middle School students will receive one integrated Science course each year.
  • High School students will take a minimum of three Science courses.
• District-adopted curriculum is based on Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) 
• Science curriculum is focused on clear district priority standards.
• Science and Engineering practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, Cross Cutting Concepts are embedded and taught within the curriculum.
• Science curriculum is engaging, student centered and rigorous.