Elementary School Curriculums

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curriculum guide for Kindergarten through Fifth grade

This resource is designed to help parents stay informed about what their children are learning at each grade level. Whether you’re curious about the subjects, skills, or milestones your student will encounter, we have organized this information to give you a clear understanding of the academic journey within the years of elementary school. Explore the key learning objectives and activities that will shape your child’s educational experience, and discover how you can support their growth every step of the way.

General Academics Information

Mathematics

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Overview	The Red Clay Consolidated School District’s mathematics program is grounded in the belief that all students can achieve high levels of mathematical proficiency. Students develop a deep understanding of mathematical concepts through a rigorous pathway aligned with college and career readiness standards and learn to apply this knowledge to real-world situations.

Mathematics Standards Additional resources are available through the Delaware Department of Education

English Language Arts

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Overview	The Red Clay Consolidated School District is committed to providing all elementary students with high-quality, structured literacy instruction. Students engage in daily instruction in both reading and writing, with opportunities to develop strong foundational literacy skills. All students receive Tier 1 core instruction, ensuring equitable access to high-quality literacy learning. In addition to reading and writing, students are provided with daily opportunities to develop listening and speaking skills, promoting well-rounded communication abilities. This comprehensive literacy framework is designed to support students' academic growth and prepare them for success in their future learning.

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The Red Clay Consolidated School District is committed to providing all elementary students with high-quality, structured literacy instruction. Students engage in daily instruction in both reading and writing, with opportunities to develop strong foundational literacy skills.
All students receive Tier 1 core instruction, ensuring equitable access to high-quality literacy learning. In addition to reading and writing, students are provided with daily opportunities to develop listening and speaking skills, promoting well-rounded communication abilities.
This comprehensive literacy framework is designed to support students' academic growth and prepare them for success in their future learning.

English Language Arts Standards Delaware Literacy Standards and Plans

Science

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Overview	In the Red Clay Consolidated School District, students engage in diverse, inquiry-based explorations and investigations of the natural world through science instruction from kindergarten through graduation. As a member of the Delaware Science Coalition, students receive instruction in physical science, life science, earth/space science, and engineering through the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The NGSS, adopted by Delaware in September 2013, incorporates a three-dimensional approach to challenge all students at every grade level to create a deep understanding of the world, the universe, and living things. Through the NGSS, Red Clay science educators prepare students for a post-graduation experience in which they can participate fully in a global workforce.

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In the Red Clay Consolidated School District, students engage in diverse, inquiry-based explorations and investigations of the natural world through science instruction from kindergarten through graduation. As a member of the Delaware Science Coalition, students receive instruction in physical science, life science, earth/space science, and engineering through the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). The NGSS, adopted by Delaware in September 2013, incorporates a three-dimensional approach to challenge all students at every grade level to create a deep understanding of the world, the universe, and living things. Through the NGSS, Red Clay science educators prepare students for a post-graduation experience in which they can participate fully in a global workforce.

Science Standards Delaware Department of Education Science page

Social Studies

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Overview	The Red Clay Consolidated School District’s social studies program prepares young people to become informed and active citizens who accept their responsibilities, understand their rights, and participate actively in society and government. Effective citizens must be able to research issues, form reasoned opinions, support their positions, and engage in the political process.

Social Studies Standards Additional resources are available through the Delaware Department of Education

Visual Arts

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Overview	The Red Clay Consolidated School District believes in the power of the arts to engage students, increase creativity, encourage critical thinking, collaboration, and communication. Every student in grades K-5 participates weekly in an art class. Secondary students have opportunities to take art classes that form pathways and electives toward graduation. Delaware has adopted the National Core Arts Standards. The standards emphasize the artistic processes of Creating, Performing, Responding, and Connecting.

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The Red Clay Consolidated School District believes in the power of the arts to engage students, increase creativity, encourage critical thinking, collaboration, and communication. Every student in grades K-5 participates weekly in an art class. Secondary students have opportunities to take art classes that form pathways and electives toward graduation.

Delaware has adopted the National Core Arts Standards. The standards emphasize the artistic processes of Creating, Performing, Responding, and Connecting.

Delaware Department of Education -- Delaware Arts Standards National Core Arts Standards

Music

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Overview	The Red Clay Consolidated School District believes in the power of the arts to engage students, increase creativity, encourage critical thinking, collaboration, and communication. Every student in grades K-5 participates weekly in a music class. Secondary students have opportunities to take music classes that form pathways and electives toward graduation. Delaware has adopted the National Core Arts Standards. The standards emphasize the artistic processes of Creating, Performing, Responding, and Connecting. Units of study are based on the National Anchor Standards

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The Red Clay Consolidated School District believes in the power of the arts to engage students, increase creativity, encourage critical thinking, collaboration, and communication. Every student in grades K-5 participates weekly in a music class. Secondary students have opportunities to take music classes that form pathways and electives toward graduation.

Delaware has adopted the National Core Arts Standards. The standards emphasize the artistic processes of Creating, Performing, Responding, and Connecting.

Units of study are based on the National Anchor Standards

Delaware Department of Education -- Delaware Arts Standards National Core Arts Standards

Health and Physical Education

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Overview	The Red Clay Consolidated School District supports educating the whole child, and advocates for every student to build mental, emotional and physical health skills. School based health and physical education programs teach students various concepts and practices that sustain movement and support overall wellbeing. Students build skills and knowledge needed to establish and sustain active lifestyles. In Delaware, health and physical education programs align to the National Standards.

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The Red Clay Consolidated School District supports educating the whole child, and advocates for every student to build mental, emotional and physical health skills. School based health and physical education programs teach students various concepts and practices that sustain movement and support overall wellbeing. Students build skills and knowledge needed to establish and sustain active lifestyles.

In Delaware, health and physical education programs align to the National Standards.

National Health Education Standards National Physical Education Standards DOE Health Education Website DOE Physical Education Website

Library

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Overview	Red Clay Libraries enrich and support the district’s curriculum while ensuring that students and staff become effective users of information and ideas. Each school in the district is equipped with a library media center and librarian. The librarians are committed to helping students use different types of information resources - books, magazines, videos, online databases, Internet resources, and other new technologies. They also provide enriching experiences such as makerspaces, video creation, instruction using various online creation tools, cultural activities, reading programs, and book talks. Red Clay has a web-based circulation system. All district library collections are searchable for students, parents, and guests. Students may go online to see what books they have checked out, place holds, and create personal bibliographies. School catalogs are available by clicking here. The District provides access to eBooks and audiobooks through SORA and the Delaware Library Online system for all Red Clay students.

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Red Clay Libraries enrich and support the district’s curriculum while ensuring that students and staff become effective users of information and ideas. Each school in the district is equipped with a library media center and librarian. The librarians are committed to helping students use different types of information resources - books, magazines, videos, online databases, Internet resources, and other new technologies. They also provide enriching experiences such as makerspaces, video creation, instruction using various online creation tools, cultural activities, reading programs, and book talks.

Red Clay has a web-based circulation system. All district library collections are searchable for students, parents, and guests. Students may go online to see what books they have checked out, place holds, and create personal bibliographies. School catalogs are available by clicking here.

The District provides access to eBooks and audiobooks through SORA and the Delaware Library Online system for all Red Clay students.

Delaware follows the American Association of School Librarians Standards for the 21st Century Learner:
AASL Standards Framework
Red Clay librarians also support the ELA Common Core Standards:
English Language Arts Standards Future Ready Libraries The Big 6: Information and Technology Skills for Student Success