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Curriculum committee forwards graduation requirement changes and new course proposals to policy and budget review
Summary
The curriculum committee moved revised graduation requirements for the class of 2027 to the policy committee and discussed new course and textbook proposals — including a second semester of human biology, a data‑science elective, revisions to science research and Adaptive PE, and a proposed AP Statistics textbook — with an eye to finalize before the budget cycle.
Alicia, speaking for the curriculum committee, summarized changes discussed at the committee'9s Oct. 9 meeting and said the committee forwarded revised graduation requirements for the class of 2027 to the policy committee for review.
Committee members also previewed proposals that will affect course offerings and budget planning: an AP Statistics textbook recommendation, a proposal to add a second semester of human biology, a new math elective in data science, revisions to the science research course to reintroduce it into the program of studies, a consolidation of Wellness 11 and Wellness 12 into a single one‑semester course, and curricular revisions to Adaptive PE.
Alicia said the committee spent substantial time on what qualifies for financial‑literacy credit and reviewed partnership possibilities with EdAdvance for use of a STEM room that could lead to architectural and funding planning. She also noted the committee'9s intent to present finalized curricular and textbook recommendations before budget deliberations so cost implications can be incorporated.
The board thanked committee members for the work and asked administration to ensure proposed course and textbook changes are presented with projected costs and timelines ahead of the budget process.
