About our Curriculum

The Common Core State Standards Initiative is a state-led effort coordinated by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO). The standards were developed in collaboration with teachers, school administrators, and experts, to provide a clear and consistent framework to prepare our children for college and the workforce.

These standards define the knowledge and skills students should have within their K-12 education careers so that they will graduate high school able to succeed in entry-level, credit-bearing academic college courses and in workforce training programs. The standards:

• Are aligned with college and work expectations;

• Are clear, understandable and consistent;

• Include rigorous content and application of knowledge through high-order skills;

• Build upon strengths and lessons of current state standards;

• Are informed by other top performing countries, so that all students are prepared to succeed in our global economy and society; and

• Are evidence-based.

To view the standards, visit: Common Core State Standards

To view crosswalks between the Grade Level Content Expectations, the High School Content Expectations, and the Common Core State Standards, visit: Michigan Department of Education

Curriculum Mapping Vision Statement

DeWitt Public Schools engages in a curriculum design process that is research-based and provides teachers with access to analytical data as they construct cohesive educational opportunities for our students. Professional collaboration provides teachers the means to avoid gaps and repetition in the curricula to ensure even greater student success. Given the considerable talents of our faculty, we promote a common, standards-based curriculum which provides teachers the autonomy to design and implement lessons and activities based on shared content, collaboration, skills and assessments. DeWitt Public Schools provides an educational program, together with communities and families, that is rigorous, relevant, and results in achievement for all students.

The following curriculum maps will be available for viewing after June 10th.

• Math: Kindergarten - 8th grade, high school courses that are required for graduation

• English Language Arts: Grades 6-8, high school courses that are required for graduation

• Science: Grades 6 - 8, high school courses that are required for graduation

• Social Studies: Grades 6-8, high school courses that are required for graduation

Additional course will become available for viewing during the 2022-2023 school year.

Students in grades 6-12 are eligible to enroll in online courses. With parent consent, DeWitt Public Schools will enroll a student in up to two online courses as requested by the pupil during an academic term. Requests for enrollment in online courses must be completed by August 30. Courses are selected from our district and statewide catalog. To view available courses, please follow the following link: https://micourses.org