The School District of Elmbrook's elementary mathematics curriculum is based on the Wisconsin State Standards for Mathematics including the Content Standards and the Standards for Mathematical Practice.

Bridges in Mathematics is the primary curricular resource used in the Elmbrook Schools. It is based on the following goals for students and teachers: 

• Provide opportunities for all students to be successful in math through the use of research-based teaching methods and visual models.
• Support students; mastery of both essential skills and mathematical concepts so that they can solve a wide range of mathematical problems, from basic calculations to complex problems in real-world situations.
• Foster all students' interest in and enjoyment of mathematics.
• Support students' development of skills and confidence they need to be successful in middle-school math and beyond. 

Bridges of Mathematics is rigorous, coherent, engaging, and accessible to all learners. It is focused on developing deep understanding of mathematical concepts, proficiency with key skills, and ability to solve complex and novel problems within a math workshop instructional framework.

For more information, please see the Parent Information Night slide show liked here. 

The School District of Elmbrook’s elementary science curriculum is compliant with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction's Science Standards.

Here are the units each grade level will explore:

Resources

Carolina Building Blocks of Science 3D

Kindergarten Science Curricular Document
Grade 1 Science Curricular Document
Grade 2 Science Curricular Document
Grade 3 Science Curricular Document
Grade 4 Science Curricular Document
Grade 5 Science Curricular Document

The School District of Elmbrook's elementary social studies curriculum is based on the Wisconsin State Standards for Social Studies including the Content Standards and the Inquiry Standards.

Inquiry Journeys is the primary curricular resource used in the Elmbrook Schools. These engaging units launch with a compelling question, move through a sustained investigation of content, and culminate when students take informed action by creating an inquiry product.

Resources

• Kindergarten UbD
• 1st Grade UbD
• 2nd Grade UbD
• 3rd Grade UbD
• 4th Grade UbD
• 5th Grade UbD

In the School District of Elmbrook, we believe that the study of art is a vital component to the development of all students. The visual arts program in our district reflects the National Art Education Standards, also adopted in the state of Wisconsin. Our art curriculum is divided into 5 areas of learning that provide a lifelong foundation for the understanding, appreciation, and performance of the fine arts: Communication, Collaboration, Creativity and Innovation, Composition and Technology and Media Literacy.

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In the School District of Elmbrook, we believe that the study of music is a vital component to the development of all students. The general music program in our district reflects the National Music Education Standards, also adopted in the state of Wisconsin. Our grade two music curriculum is divided into four areas of learning that provide a lifelong foundation for the understanding, appreciation, and performance of the fine arts:

PERFORM

·Students sing, play, and read basic musical notation

DESCRIBE

·Students identify and interpret music vocabulary

CREATE

·Students organize, compose, and improvise using standard notation to notate rhythm and dynamics

CONNECT

·Students identify common terms used in various arts and other school subjects

Resources

• K-2 UbD
• 3-5 UbD

The School District of Elmbrook’s literacy goal is to ensure that all students become successful, high level readers, writers, speakers and listeners. Students are expected to meet the State Standards in ELA adopted by the State of Wisconsin at each grade level. Elmbrook’s Comprehensive Approach to Literacy stresses the essential components of reading through explicit teaching of phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency and expressiveness, vocabulary, comprehension, spelling, writing and handwriting.

Daily read-alouds, independent reading time, reading workshop, writing workshop, and systematic word study instruction are key features of the approach. Teachers demonstrate the habits and strategies of effective reading and writing through a variety of structures: instructional read-alouds, small group instruction, shared reading, and interactive writing.

• Kindergarten English Language Arts Curricular Document
• Grade 1 English Language Arts Curricular Document
• Grade 2 English Language Arts Curricular Document
• Grade 3 English Language Arts Curricular Document
• Grade 4 English Language Arts Curricular Document
• Grade 5 English Language Arts Curricular Document

In the School District of Elmbrook we believe that physical activity is essential to the development and maintenance of good health. The goal of physical education is to develop students who have the knowledge and skills to develop a health-enhancing level of fitness, and the self-confidence and responsibility to enjoy a lifetime of healthful physical activity. The physical education program in our district reflects the Wisconsin Standards for Physical Education.

Standard 1:

Demonstrates competency in motor skills and movement patterns needed to perform a variety of physical activities.

Standard 2:

Demonstrates understanding of movement concepts, principles, strategies, and tactics as they apply to the learning and performance of physical activities.

Standard 3:

Participates regularly in physical activity.

Standard 4 :

Achieves and maintains a health enhancing level of physical fitness.

Standard 5:

Exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others in physical activity settings.

Standard 6:

Values physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression, and/or social interaction.

Resources

• K-2 Physical Education UbD
• 3-5 Physical Education UbD