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Board approves revised seventh‑grade social studies and Latin II curriculum
Summary
The board voted unanimously to adopt newly revised seventh‑grade social‑studies units and Latin II, following teacher‑led curriculum development and curriculum‑committee recommendation.
The board approved two curriculum items presented by the curriculum committee: a revised seventh‑grade social‑studies sequence (organized by world regions and anchored to revised state standards) and Latin II. Teachers who authored units described emphasizing geography, evidence‑based skills, performance tasks and vertical articulation with feeder grades and high school courses.
The curriculum committee recommended both proposals unanimously and the full board approved them in one roll‑call motion. Committee presenters noted the use of performance tasks to encourage synthesis and authentic assessment; committee members said vertical articulation work with feeder schools and high‑school staff is underway to ensure progression from grades five through 10.
Board members and presenters urged colleagues to review the full materials distributed in committee and invited board members to attend subcommittee meetings for in‑depth discussion. The curriculum items will be implemented per the district’s adoption timeline and aligned with budgeted staffing and resources.
