Curriculum

All curriculum development in the Plum Valley Elementary is based on the California State Content Standards and Frameworks. Curriculum guides are updated regularly by the Curriculum Coordinator, to align with the state standards, district goals, and the statewide assessment program. During the 2007/08 school year, changes to the curriculum included: new science curriculum.

Instructional Materials

Plum Valley Elementary held a Public Hearing on October 15, 2008, and determined that each school within the District has sufficient and good quality textbooks, instructional materials, or science lab equipment pursuant to the settlement of Williams vs. the State of California. All students, including English learners, are given their own individual standards-aligned textbooks or instructional materials, or both, in core subjects for use in the classroom and to take home. Textbooks and supplementary materials are adopted according to a cycle developed by the State Department of Education, making the textbooks used in the school the most current available. Materials approved for use by the State are reviewed by all teachers and a recommendation is made to the School Board by a selection committee composed of teachers and administrators. All recommended materials are available for parent examination at the district office prior to adoption. The table displays information about the quality, currency, and availability of the standards-aligned textbooks and other instructional materials used at the school.