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Concord Community Schools

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Curriculum and Learning Department

 

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Curriculum and Learning Department

A student’s ability to read is the most foundational and important skill a student will master and their success on that skill will impact their education and life.  While teaching a student to read is not an easy task, Concord has made some strides in how we teach reading and writing in our early years. 

Elementary Curriculum

This page provides a general overview of Concord’s Elementary School curriculum. Parents are encouraged to speak with their child’s teacher for more detailed information about course objectives. Curriculum questions that cannot be answered at the building level should be referred to the Education Department.

 

Mathematics
The elementary Amplify Desmos Math program is designed to build mathematical understanding in students from Kindergarten through fifth grade. It emphasizes problem-based learning, active student participation, and a structured approach to instruction that encourages curiousity and exploration. The program integrates print and digital resources, manipulatives, and assessments to support student learning.
Math Standards: IN Academic Standards

English Language Arts
The English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum provides each student with rich experiences in reading, writing, and thinking by integrating foundational skills instruction with knowledge building. It is structured around two main strands: Skills and Knowledge. The Skills strand focuses on phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension, while the Knowledge strand builds background knowledge in various subjects like literature, history, geography, and science.  Amplify Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) program is the primary resource used in our elementary ELA classes.
Language Arts Standards: IN Academic Standards

STEM
In elementary school, Project Lead The Way (PLTW) refers to PLTW Launch a program designed to introduce young learners to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) concepts though hands-on, engaging activites. PLTW Launch aims to foster a love of learning and build foundational skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration.
Science Standards: IN Academic Standards

Social Studies
Social studies topics share a common theme - people relating to and interacting with other people in their environments. The central theme of social studies is the study of people and their behavior in a variety of past and present situations. The following are subject matter areas of emphasis: political science; geography; economics; peoples of the nations and world; social studies skills and processes; and history.
Social Studies Standards: Indiana

Special Area Subjects
In addition to the core curriculum, students participate in art, music, physical education, computer science, and library.
Special Area Subject StandardsIndiana

Elementary Curriculum

This page provides a general overview of Concord’s Elementary School curriculum. Parents are encouraged to speak with their child’s teacher for more detailed information about course objectives. Curriculum questions that cannot be answered at the building level should be referred to the Education Department.

 

Mathematics
The elementary Amplify Desmos Math program is designed to build mathematical understanding in students from Kindergarten through fifth grade. It emphasizes problem-based learning, active student participation, and a structured approach to instruction that encourages curiousity and exploration. The program integrates print and digital resources, manipulatives, and assessments to support student learning.
Math Standards: IN Academic Standards

English Language Arts
The English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum provides each student with rich experiences in reading, writing, and thinking by integrating foundational skills instruction with knowledge building. It is structured around two main strands: Skills and Knowledge. The Skills strand focuses on phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension, while the Knowledge strand builds background knowledge in various subjects like literature, history, geography, and science.  Amplify Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) program is the primary resource used in our elementary ELA classes.
Language Arts Standards: IN Academic Standards

STEM
In elementary school, Project Lead The Way (PLTW) refers to PLTW Launch, a program designed to introduce young learners to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) concepts though hands-on, engaging activites. 
PLTW Launch aims to foster a love of learning and build foundational skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration.
Science Standards: IN Academic Standards

Social Studies
Social studies topics share a common theme - people relating to and interacting with other people in their environments. The central theme of social studies is the study of people and their behavior in a variety of past and present situations. The following are subject matter areas of emphasis: political science; geography; economics; peoples of the nations and world; social studies skills and processes; and history.
Social Studies Standards: Indiana

Special Area Subjects
In addition to the core curriculum, students participate in art, music, physical education, computer science, and library.
Special Area Subject StandardsIndiana

  • Elementary Curriculum

    This page provides a general overview of Concord’s Elementary School curriculum. Parents are encouraged to speak with their child’s teacher for more detailed information about course objectives. Curriculum questions that cannot be answered at the building level should be referred to the Education Department.

     

    Mathematics
    The elementary Amplify Desmos Math program is designed to build mathematical understanding in students from Kindergarten through fifth grade. It emphasizes problem-based learning, active student participation, and a structured approach to instruction that encourages curiousity and exploration. The program integrates print and digital resources, manipulatives, and assessments to support student learning.
    Math Standards: IN Academic Standards

    English Language Arts
    The English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum provides each student with rich experiences in reading, writing, and thinking by integrating foundational skills instruction with knowledge building. It is structured around two main strands: Skills and Knowledge. The Skills strand focuses on phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension, while the Knowledge strand builds background knowledge in various subjects like literature, history, geography, and science.  Amplify Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) program is the primary resource used in our elementary ELA classes.
    Language Arts Standards: IN Academic Standards

    STEM
    In elementary school, Project Lead The Way (PLTW) refers to PLTW Launch a program designed to introduce young learners to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) concepts though hands-on, engaging activites. PLTW Launch aims to foster a love of learning and build foundational skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration.
    Science Standards: IN Academic Standards

    Social Studies
    Social studies topics share a common theme - people relating to and interacting with other people in their environments. The central theme of social studies is the study of people and their behavior in a variety of past and present situations. The following are subject matter areas of emphasis: political science; geography; economics; peoples of the nations and world; social studies skills and processes; and history.
    Social Studies Standards: Indiana

    Special Area Subjects
    In addition to the core curriculum, students participate in art, music, physical education, computer science, and library.
    Special Area Subject StandardsIndiana

  • Elementary Curriculum

    This page provides a general overview of Concord’s Elementary School curriculum. Parents are encouraged to speak with their child’s teacher for more detailed information about course objectives. Curriculum questions that cannot be answered at the building level should be referred to the Education Department.

     

    Mathematics
    The elementary Amplify Desmos Math program is designed to build mathematical understanding in students from Kindergarten through fifth grade. It emphasizes problem-based learning, active student participation, and a structured approach to instruction that encourages curiousity and exploration. The program integrates print and digital resources, manipulatives, and assessments to support student learning.
    Math Standards: IN Academic Standards

    English Language Arts
    The English Language Arts (ELA) curriculum provides each student with rich experiences in reading, writing, and thinking by integrating foundational skills instruction with knowledge building. It is structured around two main strands: Skills and Knowledge. The Skills strand focuses on phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension, while the Knowledge strand builds background knowledge in various subjects like literature, history, geography, and science.  Amplify Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) program is the primary resource used in our elementary ELA classes.
    Language Arts Standards: IN Academic Standards

    STEM
    In elementary school, Project Lead The Way (PLTW) refers to PLTW Launch, a program designed to introduce young learners to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) concepts though hands-on, engaging activites. 
    PLTW Launch aims to foster a love of learning and build foundational skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, and collaboration.
    Science Standards: IN Academic Standards

    Social Studies
    Social studies topics share a common theme - people relating to and interacting with other people in their environments. The central theme of social studies is the study of people and their behavior in a variety of past and present situations. The following are subject matter areas of emphasis: political science; geography; economics; peoples of the nations and world; social studies skills and processes; and history.
    Social Studies Standards: Indiana

    Special Area Subjects
    In addition to the core curriculum, students participate in art, music, physical education, computer science, and library.
    Special Area Subject StandardsIndiana

Education Department Contacts

Kent Myers, Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum & Instruction ♦ (574) 875-5161♦ Email Kent Myers

Joel Sienicki, Director of Exceptional Learners ♦ (574) 875-5161 ♦ Email Joel Sienicki