Advanced Learning Curriculum

Literacy & English Sequence

• William and Mary: Beyond Words
• Michael Clay Thompson: Level 1: Partial
• Junior Great Books (2 and 3.1)
• Jacob’s Ladder Reading Comprehension Program: Primary Level 2
• Teacher Selected Novel

• William and Mary: Journey’s and Destinations
• Michael Clay Thompson: Level 1
• Junior Great Books (3.2 and 4.1)
• Jacob’s Ladder Reading Comprehension Program: Level 1
• Teacher Selected Novels

• William and Mary: Literary Reflections
• Michael Clay Thompson: Level 2
• Junior Great Books (4.2 and 5.1)
• Jacob’s Ladder Reading Comprehension Program: Level 2
• Teacher Selected Novels

• William and Mary: Patterns of Change
• Michael Clay Thompson: Level 3
• Junior Great Books (5.2)
• Jacob’s Ladder Reading Comprehension Program: Level 3
• Teacher Selected Novels

• 6th Grade AL – Language Arts

• 7th Grade AL – Language Arts

• AL – Composition and Literature (HS Credit)

• AL – English

• AL – IB Literature HL 1

• AL – IB Literature HL 2

• College Level English

Math Sequence

• Illustrative Mathematics Grade 3

• Illustrative Mathematics Grade 4

• Illustrative Mathematics Grade 5

• IMT1: Integrated Math Topics 1

• IMT2: Integrated Math Topics 2

• Algebra 1

• Geometry

• Algebra 2

• IB Mathematics SL1 or HL1

• IB Mathematics SL2 or HL2

• IB Further Mathematics; OR
• AP Statistics

Social Studies & History Sequence

• TCI Social Studies Alive! My Community:
  • Social Studies Alive! My Community, 2nd graders learn more about the world in which they live. They begin to learn how important it is for people and groups to work together and to peacefully resolve problems. Children’s expanding sense of place and spatial relationships provides readiness for more in-depth geographical studies.
• Bellevue Then and Now: Part 1

• TCI Social Studies Alive! Our Community and Beyond:
  • Our Community and Beyond encourages student awareness about the local and global communities in which they live. Students learn the fundamentals of geography and explore different cultures and public service roles.
• Bellevue Then and Now: Part 2

• Fourth Grade Social Studies focuses on the human experience in the geographic region that became the state of Washington. The year consists of lessons from Washington Our Home and two StoryPath units (Early Northwest Coast People and Oregon Trail).
• Students will also complete the Washington State Classroom Based Assessment (CBA) entitled People on the Move connected to their study of pioneers traveling to Washington via the Oregon Trail. The fourth grade program is based on the state recommended grade level expectations.

• TCI Social Studies Alive! America’s Past: 
  • Fifth grade Social Studies presents the development of the United States from colonial beginnings through the founding of our nation.  This study includes European exploration, Colonial development, the face of slavery, the American Revolution and the basic documents of the United States government, especially the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights, along with the central concepts embedded in democracy.
  • Students learn about the diverse influences of different people and ethnic groups that shaped early American development. Students will also complete the Washington State Classroom Based Assessment (CBA) entitled You Decide!connected to their study of the stakeholders positions (Loyalist, Patriot, Neutralist, Disenfranchised) held prior to the American Revolution

• 6th Grade World Studies

• 7th Grade US History

• Human Geography
• Foundations of World History (HS Credit)

• AP Modern World History

• IB/AP US History HL 1

• IB/AP American Government HL 2

• College Level Social Science

Science Sequence

• FOSS Science Kits
  • Measurement
  • Human Body
  • Rocks and Mineral

• FOSS Science Kits
  • Magnetism and Electricity
  • Structures of Life
  • Water

• FOSS Science Kits
  • Environments
  • Landforms
  • Mixtures and Solutions

• FOSS Science Kits
  • Diversity of Life Populations
  • Ecosystems
  • Human Body Systems

• Integrated Science

• Integrated Science

• Biology (HS Credit)

• Chemistry

• IB Physics SL

• IB Physics HL/AP Physics B; OR
• IB/AP Biology SL; OR
• IB/AP Chemistry SL; OR
• IB ESS/AP Environmental Science

• IB Physics HL/AP Physics B; OR
• IB/AP Biology SL; OR
• IB/AP Chemistry SL; OR
• IB ESS/AP Environmental Science

Differentiation

The following are some examples of differentiation that a teacher may choose to use in all advanced learning models.

Social Emotional

Based upon students’ needs, teachers help them develop self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision making.

Acceleration in the Content Area

It is sometimes necessary to place students in a different course than the student’s grade level peers. This is based upon previous coursework or experiences from which students have gained an in-depth understanding of the content.

Curriculum Compacting

This strategy is used to reduce repetition and review of concepts the student has already learned. This provides more time for rich tasks.

Differentiated Instruction

This strategy involves altering content, process, and/or product in response to student’s needs. This might look like alternative tasks, parallel instruction, and/or changing the pace of instruction.

Extension Activities

This does not mean more work for the student but rather an opportunity for deeper thinking. This might look like project and problem based learning activities, challenge activities, and/or other rich tasks, that emphasize the application of knowledge.

• What is Advanced Learning?
• Services We Provide
• Application Process
• Screening Process
• Tests
• Testing Dates
• Identification Process
• Change of Service Options
• Advanced Learning Curriculum
• Math Placement
• Additional Resources