Curriculum
COURSE CATALOG
DEPARTMENTS
- ARTS - Performing and Visual
- AVID
- Career and Technical Education (CTE)
- Early Learning/Preschool
- English Language Arts
- Mathematics
- Multilingual Learners
- Physical Education and Health
- Science
- Social Studies
- Special Education
- World Language
ARTS - Performing and Visual
Purpose
The Common Core State Standards or English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (“the standards”) represent the next generation of K–12 standards designed to prepare all students for success in college, career, and life by the time they graduate from high school.
In Auburn, teachers and administrators collaborate to select a curriculum that engages students in appropriately challenging learning opportunities. Classroom teachers make instructional decisions that meet students where they are in order to educate them successfully. Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) afford teachers the opportunity to collaborate with each other to analyze formative assessment data to improve instruction and empower students.
The Auburn School District has adopted the following materials to the ARTS - Performing and Visual classes:
- P-5 Music Quaver
Contacts
Gelinda williams
Assistant Director Student Learning PK-8
EMAIL: gwilliams@auburn.wednet.edu
PHONE: 253-931-4950
ADAM LADAGE
Director Student Learning
EMAIL: aladage@auburn.wednet.edu
PHONE: 253-931-4950
JANE HENDRICKSON
Director 7-12 Career and Technical Education
EMAIL: jhendrickson@auburn.wednet.edu
PHONE: 253-931-4903
CRYSTAL CROSS Administrative Assistant
EMAIL: ccross@auburn.wednet.edu
AVID
Purpose
The Common Core State Standards or English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (“the standards”) represent the next generation of K–12 standards designed to prepare all students for success in college, career, and life by the time they graduate from high school.
In Auburn, teachers and administrators collaborate to select a curriculum that engages students in appropriately challenging learning opportunities. Classroom teachers make instructional decisions that meet students where they are in order to educate them successfully. Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) afford teachers the opportunity to collaborate with each other to analyze formative assessment data to improve instruction and empower students.
The AVID Elective grade level standards guide instruction that utilizes a rigorous college-preparatory curriculum designed to prepare students in grades 6 through 12 for success in college, career, and life by the time they graduate from high school.
In Auburn, AVID Elective teachers participate in national professional development opportunities facilitated by AVID that emphasize engaging motivational activities, academic success skills, and tutor-facilitated study groups. AVID teachers utilize instructional strategies focused on writing, inquiry, collaboration, organization, and reading in order to educate students successfully. A core element of the AVID Elective is intended to empower students through activities centered around exploring college & career opportunities and building student agency.
AVID is for students who are motivated to do well and could use extra support and structure to reach their full potential. The AVID Elective is particularly for students who are typically underrepresented in college and/or will be the first in their families to attend college. Interested students and families can request an application in early March from their school’s counseling office.
The Auburn School District has adopted the following materials to the AVID classes:
- 6-12 AVID
Contacts
BRENDAN JEFFREYS
Director PK-12 Student Learning
EMAIL: bjeffreys@auburn.wednet.edu
PHONE: 253-931-4950
ADAM LADAGE
Director Student Learning
EMAIL: aladage@auburn.wednet.edu
PHONE: 253-931-4950
BECKY ABBOTT
Categorical Programs/Support Specialist
EMAIL: bABBOTT@auburn.wednet.edu
Career and Technical Education (CTE)
Purpose
Career and Technical Education programs prepare students with academic and technical skills, knowledge and training to support direct entry to careers, preparation for advanced training and certification, and entry to college. CTE actively engages with local industry, community, and education partners, to plan, design and provide high-quality, application-based programs which lead to career and college readiness.
Students can begin taking CTE courses in 7th and 8th grade. All high schools provide access to CTE career pathways. A career pathway is a sequenced set of courses with access to college credit, and/or industry certification. CTE courses can also include academic equivalency credits in Arts, Science, Math, and Language Arts, and Health. All CTE courses embed core academic standards and workplace readiness skills. State approved frameworks for courses are aligned with industry and core academic standards, competencies, and assessments.
Contacts
JANE HENDRICKSON
Director 7-12 Career and Technical Education
EMAIL: jhendrickson@auburn.wednet.edu
PHONE: 253-931-4903
CERES WHITMORE
CTE Finance and Systems Specialist
EMAIL: cewhitmore@auburn.wednet.edu
BRENDA MOORE
Administrative Assistant
EMAIL: bmoore@auburn.wednet.edu
Early Learning/Preschool
Purpose
The Common Core State Standards or English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (“the standards”) represent the next generation of K–12 standards designed to prepare all students for success in college, career, and life by the time they graduate from high school.
In Auburn, teachers and administrators collaborate to select a curriculum that engages students in appropriately challenging learning opportunities. Classroom teachers make instructional decisions that meet students where they are in order to educate them successfully. Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) afford teachers the opportunity to collaborate with each other to analyze formative assessment data to improve instruction and empower students.
Auburn has a variety of early learning and preschool opportunities designed to meet the needs of the community. Students are eligible for preschool programs prior to their kindergarten year. Instruction is carefully designed, focused on the whole child, and is provided in all areas (academics, social skills, self-help, communication, and fine/gross motor) in order to prepare students for success in kindergarten and beyond.
Our programs utilize the Washington State Early Learning and Development guidelines to create high quality learning environments designed to meet the needs of every student.
Early Learning Curriculum:
ECE/Peer Model
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World of Wonders
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Engage NY
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Launch Pad
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STAR
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Second Step
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Social Thinking
ECEAP
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Creative Curriculum
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Launch Pad
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Second Step
Transitional Kindergarten
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Creative Curriculum
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Launch Pad
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Wonders
Contacts
Gelinda williams
assistant Director Student Learning PK-12
EMAIL: gwilliams@auburn.wednet.edu
PHONE: 253-931-4950
NICOLE CLEMONS
Assistant Director of Early Learning
EMAIL: nclemons@auburn.wednet.edu
PHONE: 253-931-4927
LUISA ARDILA
ECEAP Coordinator
EMAIL: lardila@auburn.wednet.edu
PHONE: 253-931-4943
ALEX WEISBERG
Administrative Assistant
EMAIL: aweisberg@auburn.wednet.edu
PHONE: 253-931-4927
English Language Arts
Purpose
The Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies (“the standards”) represent the next generation of K–12 standards designed to prepare all students for success in college, career, and life by the time they graduate from high school.
In Auburn, teachers and administrators collaborate to select a curriculum that engages students in appropriately challenging learning opportunities. Classroom teachers make instructional decisions that meet students where they are in order to educate them successfully. Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) afford teachers the opportunity to collaborate with each other to analyze formative assessment data to improve instruction and empower students.
The Auburn School District has adopted the following materials core ELA classes:
- K-5 McGraw-Hill Wonders
- P-5 Really Great Reading
- 6-8 Savvas myPerspectives
- 6-10 IXL
- ELA 9, 10 and American Literature: McGraw-Hill StudySync
- Honors 9 and 10: College Board Springboard
Approved Books:
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6th Grade- Cinder
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7th Grade- Enders Game, The House on Mango Street
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8th Grade- Ms. Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Students, The Outsiders, Uglies, The Giver
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Literature Circle Books: Hatchet, Star Girl
In Auburn, we continue to strive to reflect our student body in the literature we use in the classroom. We are working to expand and diversify the novels, short stories, poems and various materials we use in the classroom to represent our community and society as a whole.
State Required Assessments
Elementary (PreK-5)
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WAKids-GOLD Observations September 9-November 14 - All K, TK (TK will also access SEL in W&S)
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DIBELS Fall Window, September 9-October 2, - All TK-5
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RAN, September 9-October 2 - Any grade 2 student w/o a prior test
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iReady Math Fall Diagnostic, September 9-October 2, - All 1-5
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iReady Reading Fall Diagnostic, September 9-October 2, - All 1-5
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CoGAT, October 19-December 18 - Referred students 3-12
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DIBELS Winter Window, January 18-February 5, - All TK-5, (TK LNF only)
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RAN, January 18-February 5 - All TK, K, 1, any gr 2 w/o prior
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iReady Math Winter Diagnostic, January 4-February 5, - All 1-5
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iReady Reading Winter Diagnostic, January 4-February 5, - All 1-5
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WA-AIM, January 25-April 30 - Eligible 3-5 for ELA and Math
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WIDA & WIDA Alt Access, January 25-March 19, All ELL students TK-5 grades
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CoGAT, February 22-March 26 - Referred students K-5
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SBA, April 12-June 4, All grades 3-5, ELA and Math. ( All grade 5)
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DIBELS Spring Window, April 13-June 4, - All TK-5
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iReady Math Spring Diagnostic, April 13-June 4, - All K-5
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IReady Reading Spring Diagnostic, April 13-June 4, - All K-5
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Elementary CBA, All year-due June 18, All K-5 grades.
Middle School (Grades 6-8)
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PSAT 8-9, October 8 - All 8 grade (MTB, OLY, RAI) October 15 - All 8 grade (CAS).
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Secondary CBA, First Semester - January 25, All 6-8 grades.
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WA-AIM, January 25-April 30 - Eligible 6-8, for ELA and Math
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WIDA & WIDA Alt Access, January 25-March 19, All ELL students 6-8 grades
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CoGAT, February 23-March 27 - Referred students 6-8
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SBA, April 12-June 4, All grades 6-8 ELA and Math. ( All grade 8)
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Secondary CBA, Second Semester - due June 18, All 6-8 grades as required.
High School (Grades 9-12)
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WA-AIM Retakes, TBD - Only grades 11 and 12 if needed for Grad path.
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PSAT, October 14, - All 9 - 11 grade (AMHS/WAHS)
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PSAT, October 21, - All 9-11 grade (AHS)
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PSAT, October 28, - All 9-11 grade (ARHS)
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SAT, October 14, - All 9 - 11 grade (AMHS/WAHS)
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SAT, October 21, - All 9-11 grade (AHS)
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SAT, October 28, - All 9-11 grade (ARHS)
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Secondary CBA, First Semester - January 25, All 9-12 grades.
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WA-AIM, January 25-April 30 - Eligible 10, for ELA and Math; grade 11 for Science
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WIDA & WIDA Alt Access, January 25-March 19, All ELL students 9-12 grades
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CoGAT, February 23-March 26 - Referred students 9-12
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SAT, March 10, - All 11 grade (AMHS/WAHS)
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SAT, March 17, - All 11 grade (ARHS)
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SAT, March 24, - All 11 grade (AHS)
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SBA, April 12-June 4, All grades 10, ELA and Math. ( All grade 11/12 who needs it)
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AP Exams college board - May 3-May 14, - All eligible AP students 9-12
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Secondary CBA, Second Semester - due June 18, All 9-12 grades as required.
Contacts
Gelinda williams
assistant Director Student Learning PK-12
EMAIL: gwilliams@auburn.wednet.edu
PHONE: 253-931-4950
MISTY TOTTEN
Administrative Assistant/Office Manager
EMAIL: mtotten@auburn.wednet.edu
ADAM LADAGE
Director Student Learning
EMAIL: aladage@auburn.wednet.edu
PHONE: 253-931-4950
BECKY ABBOTT
Categorical Programs/Support Specialist
EMAIL: ABBOTT@auburn.wednet.edu
Mathematics
Purpose
The Common Core State Standards for Mathematics (“the standards”) represent the next generation of K–12 standards designed to prepare all students for success in college, career, and life by the time they graduate from high school.
In Auburn, teachers and administrators collaborate to select a curriculum that engages students in appropriately challenging learning opportunities. Classroom teachers make instructional decisions that meet students where they are in order to educate them successfully. Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) afford teachers the opportunity to collaborate with each other to analyze formative assessment data to improve instruction and empower students.
The Auburn School District has adopted Big Ideas Math, a National Geographic and Cengage product. The Big Ideas materials use an exploratory approach to engage students' inquiring minds through rich explorations and in-class problem solving. With one voice from Kindergarten through Grade 8, and into high school, students make connections through cohesive progressions and consistent, dependable instruction.
The Auburn School District has adopted the following materials core math classes:
- K-8: Big Ideas
- 6-12 IXL
State Required Assessments
Elementary (PreK-5)
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SBA, April 12-June 4, All grades 3-5, ELA and Math. ( All grade 5)
Middle School (Grades 6-8)
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SBA, April 12-June 4, All grades 6-8, ELA and Math. ( All grade 8)
High School (Grades 9-12)
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SBA, April 12-June 4, All grades 10, ELA and Math. ( All grade 11/12 who needs it)
Contacts
BRENDAN JEFFREYS
Director PK-12 Student Learning
EMAIL: bjeffreys@auburn.wednet.edu
PHONE: 253-931-4950
ADAM LADAGE
Director Student Learning
EMAIL: aladage@auburn.wednet.edu
PHONE: 253-931-4950
BECKY ABBOTT
Categorical Programs/Support Specialist
EMAIL: ABBOTT@auburn.wednet.edu
MISTY TOTTEN
Administrative Assistant/Office Manager
EMAIL: mtotten@auburn.wednet.edu
Multilingual Learners
Purpose
The Common Core State Standards or English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (“the standards”) represent the next generation of K–12 standards designed to prepare all students for success in college, career, and life by the time they graduate from high school.
In Auburn, teachers and administrators collaborate to select a curriculum that engages students in appropriately challenging learning opportunities. Classroom teachers make instructional decisions that meet students where they are in order to educate them successfully. Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) afford teachers the opportunity to collaborate with each other to analyze formative assessment data to improve instruction and empower students.
Edge is a leveled core reading/language arts program designed for striving readers and ESL students in grades 9-12. Edge is designed to help prepare all students for college and career success with dynamic National Geographic content and authentic and multicultural literature. Edge was built around relevant and motivating content, preparation for success on the new CCSS tests, and systematic and focused teaching materials, all while incorporating and covering the Common Core State Standards.
The Auburn School District has adopted the following materials for Multilingual Learner classes:
- High School- Cengage National Geographic Edge- this is the best link I could find. They stopped producing this text so they are not advertising it. Same for the Inside link below.
- Middle School- Cengage National Geographic Inside
State Required Assessments
Elementary (PreK-5)
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WAKids-GOLD Observations September 9-November 14 - All K, TK (TK will also access SEL in W&S)
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DIBELS Fall Window, September 9-October 2, - All TK-5
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RAN, September 9-October 2 - Any grade 2 student w/o a prior test
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iReady Math Fall Diagnostic, September 9-October 2, - All 1-5
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iReady Reading Fall Diagnostic, September 9-October 2, - All 1-5
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CoGAT, October 19-December 18 - Referred students 3-12
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DIBELS Winter Window, January 18-February 5, - All TK-5, (TK LNF only)
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RAN, January 18-February 5 - All TK, K, 1, any gr 2 w/o prior
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iReady Math Winter Diagnostic, January 4-February 5, - All 1-5
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iReady Reading Winter Diagnostic, January 4-February 5, - All 1-5
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WA-AIM, January 25-April 30 - Eligible 3-5 for ELA and Math
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WIDA & WIDA Alt Access, January 25-March 19, All ELL students TK-5 grades
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CoGAT, February 22-March 26 - Referred students K-5
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SBA, April 12-June 4, All grades 3-5, ELA and Math. ( All grade 5)
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DIBELS Spring Window, April 13-June 4, - All TK-5
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iReady Math Spring Diagnostic, April 13-June 4, - All K-5
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IReady Reading Spring Diagnostic, April 13-June 4, - All K-5
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Elementary CBA, All year-due June 18, All K-5 grades.
Middle School (Grades 6-8)
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PSAT 8-9, October 8 - All 8 grade (MTB, OLY, RAI) October 15 - All 8 grade (CAS).
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Secondary CBA, First Semester - January 25, All 6-8 grades.
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WA-AIM, January 25-April 30 - Eligible 6-8, for ELA and Math
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WIDA & WIDA Alt Access, January 25-March 19, All ELL students 6-8 grades
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CoGAT, February 23-March 27 - Referred students 6-8
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SBA, April 12-June 4, All grades 6-8 ELA and Math. ( All grade 8)
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Secondary CBA, Second Semester - due June 18, All 6-8 grades as required.
High School (Grades 9-12)
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WA-AIM Retakes, TBD - Only grades 11 and 12 if needed for Grad path.
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PSAT, October 14, - All 9 - 11 grade (AMHS/WAHS)
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PSAT, October 21, - All 9-11 grade (AHS)
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PSAT, October 28, - All 9-11 grade (ARHS)
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SAT, October 14, - All 9 - 11 grade (AMHS/WAHS)
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SAT, October 21, - All 9-11 grade (AHS)
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SAT, October 28, - All 9-11 grade (ARHS)
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Secondary CBA, First Semester - January 25, All 9-12 grades.
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WA-AIM, January 25-April 30 - Eligible 10, for ELA and Math; grade 11 for Science
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WIDA & WIDA Alt Access, January 25-March 19, All ELL students 9-12 grades
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CoGAT, February 23-March 26 - Referred students 9-12
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SAT, March 10, - All 11 grade (AMHS/WAHS)
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SAT, March 17, - All 11 grade (ARHS)
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SAT, March 24, - All 11 grade (AHS)
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SBA, April 12-June 4, All grades 10, ELA and Math. ( All grade 11/12 who needs it)
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AP Exams college board - May 3-May 14, - All eligible AP students 9-12
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Secondary CBA, Second Semester - due June 18, All 9-12 grades as required.
Contacts
PETER LAMB
Director Multilingual Learners programs
EMAIL: plamb@auburn.wednet.edu
PHONE: 253-931-4940
valErie munoz
Assistant Director Multilingual Learners
EMAIL: VMUNOZ@AUBURN.WEDNET.EDU
PHONE: 253-931-4940
ULONDA HOLMAN, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Assistant Director Multilingual Learners
EMAIL: UHOLMAN@AUBURN.WEDNET.EDU
Physical Education and Health
Purpose
The Common Core State Standards or English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (“the standards”) represent the next generation of K–12 standards designed to prepare all students for success in college, career, and life by the time they graduate from high school.
In Auburn, teachers and administrators collaborate to select a curriculum that engages students in appropriately challenging learning opportunities. Classroom teachers make instructional decisions that meet students where they are in order to educate them successfully. Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) afford teachers the opportunity to collaborate with each other to analyze formative assessment data to improve instruction and empower students.
The Auburn School District has adopted the following materials for Physical Education classes:
K-8 ETR Health Smart
K-5 PE Units
- Fitness
- Bowling
- Gymnastics
- Cycling/Bicycle Unit
- Cardio
- Drumming
Health Standards (webpage)
Contacts
Gelinda williams
Assistant Director Student Learning PK-12
EMAIL: gwilliams@auburn.wednet.edu
PHONE: 253-931-4950
ADAM LADAGE
Director Student Learning
EMAIL: aladage@auburn.wednet.edu
PHONE: 253-931-4950
CRYSTAL CROSS
Administrative Assistant
EMAIL: ccross@auburn.wednet.edu
Science
Purpose
The Next Generation Science Standards (“the standards”) represent the next generation of K–12 standards for science designed to prepare all students for success in college, career, and life by the time they graduate from high school.
In Auburn, teachers and administrators collaborate to select a curriculum that engages students in appropriately challenging learning opportunities. Classroom teachers make instructional decisions that meet students where they are in order to educate them successfully. Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) afford teachers the opportunity to collaborate with each other to analyze formative assessment data to improve instruction and empower students.
The Auburn School District has adopted the following materials for core Science classes:
- K-5: PhD Science
- 6-8: Activate OpenSciEd
- NGSS and Biology: Accelerate Learning - STEMscopes
- 6-12 Explore Learning Gizmos
Auburn has prioritized hands-on interactive learning with a real-world science application through its curriculum adoptions. The above curriculums all hold tight to the Next Generation Science Standards that center on Crosscutting Concepts that help students explore connections across the four domains of science, including Physical Science, Life Science, Earth and Space Science, and Engineering Design.
Contacts
BRENDAN JEFFREYS
Director PK-12 Student Learning
EMAIL: bjeffreys@auburn.wednet.edu
PHONE: 253-931-4950
MISTY TOTTEN
Administrative Assistant/Office Manager
EMAIL: mtotten@auburn.wednet.edu
ADAM LADAGE
Director Student Learning
EMAIL: aladage@auburn.wednet.edu
PHONE: 253-931-4950
BECKY abbott
Categorical Programs/Support Specialist
EMAIL: abbott@auburn.wednet.edu
Social Studies
Purpose
The Social Studies K-12 Learning Standards (“the standards”) represent the next generation of K–12 standards designed to prepare all students for success in college, career, and life by the time they graduate from high school.
In Auburn, teachers and administrators collaborate to select a curriculum that engages students in appropriately challenging learning opportunities. Classroom teachers make instructional decisions that meet students where they are in order to educate them successfully. Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) afford teachers the opportunity to collaborate with each other to analyze formative assessment data to improve instruction and empower students.
Currently the Auburn School District has adopted the following materials for core Social Studies Courses:
- K-5: Nystrom World Atlases and Maps
- 4th Grade: Washington Our Home (4th Grade)
- 6th Grade: McGraw-Hill (Ancient World History)
- 7th Grade: Gibbs-Smith Washington Journey
- 8th Grade: McGraw-Hill (United State History)
- 6-8 Grade: HMH World (Civilisations)
- 6-8 Grade: HMH US (History)
- 6-8th Grade: HMH (Civics)
- 9th Grade: Savvas (World History)
- 10th Grade: Brown University Choices (Global Issues)
- 11th Grade: Savvas (United States History)
- 12th Grade: Savvas Magruders (American Government-Civics)
- John McCoy (lulilaš) Since Time Immemorial: Tribal Sovereignty in Washington State
In Auburn we continue to grow and develop our practice of Culturally Relevant Teaching Practices along with identifying materials that help to show multiple viewpoints of historical events. The primary purpose of social studies is to help young people make informed and reasoned decisions for the public good as citizens of a culturally diverse, democratic society in an interdependent world. We hope to do this by building courses and using materials that lead to a more equitable, just, and empathic community through education and understanding of the diverse multicultural history of this region, this country and the world.
Contacts
gelinda williams
assistant Director PK-12 Student Learning
EMAIL: gwilliams@auburn.wednet.edu
PHONE: 253-931-4950
MISTY TOTTEN
Administrative Assistant/Office Manager
EMAIL: mtotten@auburn.wednet.edu
ADAM LADAGE
Director Student Learning
EMAIL: aladage@auburn.wednet.edu
PHONE: 253-931-4950
BECKY abbott
Categorical Programs/Support Specialist
EMAIL: babbott@auburn.wednet.edu
Special Education
Purpose
The Common Core State Standards or English Language Arts & Literacy in History/Social Studies, Science, and Technical Subjects (“the standards”) represent the next generation of K–12 standards designed to prepare all students for success in college, career, and life by the time they graduate from high school.
In Auburn, teachers and administrators collaborate to select a curriculum that engages students in appropriately challenging learning opportunities. Classroom teachers make instructional decisions that meet students where they are in order to educate them successfully. Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) afford teachers the opportunity to collaborate with each other to analyze formative assessment data to improve instruction and empower students.
Special education services are designed to enable students to access the general education curriculum and to ensure ongoing progress toward Common Core grade-level standards. These standards are designed to prepare all students for success in college, career, and life by the time they graduate from high school. The vast majority of the time special education services should supplement, rather than supplant, core instruction that occurs in the general education setting.
In Auburn, teachers and administrators collaborate to select curriculum that engages students inappropriately challenging learning opportunities. Classroom teachers make instructional decisions that meet students where they are in order to educate them successfully. Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) afford teachers the opportunity to collaborate with each other to analyze formative assessment data to improve instruction and empower students.
Depending on the grade-level of the student and the special education service delivery model being implemented, special education teachers typically utilize core instructional materials adopted by the district in ELA and math, along with supplemental materials designed to support access to those core materials and grade-level standards. Examples of such supplemental materials include Wonderworks (K-5 ELA), Reading Mastery (K-5 reading), Read Naturally (K-5 reading), Corrective Reading (6-8 reading), Unique Learning (K-12 SLC, all academic content areas), First Author (K-5 SLC writing). Additionally, a variety of social/emotional learning materials are utilized, including Art with Heart, Lion’s Quest, and School Connect.
State Required Assessments
Students eligible for special education services participate in all required state assessments. A small percentage of students with disabilities are eligible to participate in alternative state assessments due to the significant impact of their disability. These students participate in the WA-AIM, rather than the SBA. If students that fall in this category are also English Learners, they will participate in the WIDA Alternative ACCESS assessment, rather than the WIDA ACCESS.
Contacts
RYANN MEAD
Executive Director of Student Special Services
EMAIL: RMEAD@auburn.wednet.edu
PHONE: 253-931-4927
HILARY CONVILLE
Director of Special Education
EMAIL: hconville@auburn.wednet.edu
PHONE: 253-931-4927
CINDY SHERROD
Assistant Director of Special Education
EMAIL: csherrod@auburn.wednet.edu
PATRICK MULICK
Assistant Director of Special Education
EMAIL: pmulick@auburn.wednet.edu
NICOLE CLEMONS
Assistant Director of Special Education
EMAIL: nclemons@auburn.wednet.edu
ALEX SIWIEC
Assistant Director of Special Education
EMAIL: asiwiec@auburn.wednet.edu
LAURI ROGOJIN
Office Manager
EMAIL: jrogojin@auburn.wednet.edu
World Language
Purpose
The World Language K-12 Learning Standards for World Languages (“the standards”) define the central role of world languages in the learning career of every student. The five goal areas of the Standards establish an inextricable link between communication and culture, which is applied in making connections and comparisons and in using this competence to be part of local and global communities. The standards create a roadmap to guide learners to develop competence to communicate effectively and interact with cultural competence to participate in multilingual communities at home and around the world.
In Auburn, teachers and administrators collaborate to select a curriculum that engages students in appropriately challenging learning opportunities. Classroom teachers make instructional decisions that meet students where they are in order to educate them successfully. Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) afford teachers the opportunity to collaborate with each other to analyze formative assessment data to improve instruction and empower students.
The Auburn School District has adopted the following materials for World Languages:
- American Sign Language: Dawn Press - Sign Naturally
- French: Vista Learning - Chemins
- German: Wayside Publishing - InterKulturell
- Japanese: Genki
- Spanish: Voces Teacher's Discovery
World Language Test (Optional)
Earn Up to Four Credits for Languages You Know
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Students in grades 8-12 who can read, write, speak, and understand the world languages at the Novice Mid-Level or above can earn high school credit for free when they complete world language proficiency assessments.
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Based on the proficiency level demonstrated, students can earn 1-4 high school credits for world language. The credits will help students meet high school graduation and college admissions requirements.
2026-2027 Assessment Process
Check with your school counselor for more information on when you can test.
Windows of opportunity:
Fall - 2026
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September - October (TBD)
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November - December (TBD)
Spring - 2027
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February - March (TBD)
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April - May (TBD) (Grade 8 allowed to test) TBD
*Seniors - Certificate may not be available for graduation if testing in the last testing window.
STAMP Assessment
Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking test. The Avant STAMP™ (STAndards-based Measurement of Proficiency) language test was created at the University of Oregon to improve language-learning outcomes and support excellence in language programs. STAMP™ enables teachers to be effective in improving proficiency outcomes, and empowers administrators to make better informed decisions about curriculum and teacher training by delivering accurate data on students’ proficiency levels. Leading language programs use Avant STAMP™ data to refocus their curricula and introduce professional development to hone their teachers’ ability to deliver improved proficiency outcomes. Others are using it as a measure for student growth, to qualify for the state or Global Seal of Biliteracy, and to award Competency-Based Credits. Avant STAMP™ engages students with real-world content that is leveled according to the topics commonly taught at each level of instruction including age appropriate content for students in grades 6 and below with STAMP™ 4Se. STAMP’s adaptive test design adjusts to a student’s level so they are challenged, but not overwhelmed. And because STAMP™ is an adaptive test, it liberates students to show what they can do with the language – all the way up to the top of the Advanced level. Test is completed in 3 hours. You must know how to Read, Write, Listening and Speak in your language to pass the test.
ALTA
Writing Assessment
The ALTA Writing Assessment is a hand-written test with several “prompts” (or questions) for students to write about in connected paragraphs. Grammar mistakes are ok. The ALTA writing test is completed in 1 hour.
Listening/Speaking Assessment
The ALTA Listening and Speaking Assessment is an interview by telephone with a native speaker, which will be scheduled at your school after we receive writing scores. The listening test is scheduled for 30 minutes during the school day.