K-12 Learning Standards
Battle Ground Public Schools follows the Washington State Learning Standards for all grade levels and subjects. The learning standards are developed through collaborative, public processes led by curriculum associations across the state and nation. The Washington State Learning Standards incorporate the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and mathematics.
The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) outlines four learning goals that provide the foundation for the development of all academic learning standards in Washington state. They are:
- Read with comprehension, write effectively, and communicate successfully in a variety of ways and settings and with a variety of audiences;
- Know and apply the core concepts and principles of mathematics; social, physical, and life sciences; civics and history, including different cultures and participation in representative government; geography; arts; and health and fitness;
- Think analytically, logically, and creatively, and to integrate technology literacy and fluency as well as different experiences and knowledge to form reasoned judgments and solve problems; and
- Understand the importance of work and finance and how performance, effort, and decisions directly affect future career and educational opportunities.
K-12 Learning Standards by Subject Area
Click the links below to view the learning standards on the OSPI website.
Content Area | OSPI Adoption |
The Arts | Spring 2011 |
English Language Arts | Summer 2011 |
English Language Proficiency | |
Early Learning (Birth through 3rd grade) | |
Mathematics | Summer 2011 |
Science | October 2013 |
Social Studies | Spring 2008 |
Educational Technology | Fall 2008 |
Health and Fitness* | Summer 2016 |
Integrated Environment and Sustainability | Fall 2009 |
World Languages | Summer 2010 |
*In recognition that the maturity level of some students at these grade levels may not be sufficient to process the information contained within these standards:
Battle Ground School District will not teach the following standards:
Health Education Core Idea: Sexual Health
Topic 1: Anatomy and Physiology for grades K-4
Topic 5: Self-Identity for grades K-4
(Refer to OSPI for specific standards: H1.Se1.K, H1.Se1.1, H1.Se1.2, H1.Se1.3 , H1.Se1.4 , H1.Se5.K, H1.Se5.1, H1.Se5.2a-b, H1.Se5.3a-b, H2.Se5.4, H4.Se5.4 and H1.Se5.4 )
Battle Ground Schools will minimally teach the following standards:
Health Education Core Idea: Sexual Health
Topic 3: Self-Identity for grade 6
Topic 6: Washington State Laws for grade 6
( Refer to OSPI for these specific standards: H2.Se.3.6, H1.Se6.6a, H1.Se6.6b and H1.Se6.6c )
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Assessments
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