For a more detailed description of the Washington State Learning Standards addressed in each subject, follow these links:
K-12 Learning Standards (All Subjects)
The New K-12 Arts Learning Standards
K-8 Learning Target Checklists for ELA, Math, Art, and PE:
(K) (1st) (2nd) (3rd) (4th) (5th) (6th) (7th) (8th)
Learning Target Checklists for (Science K-8) and (Social Studies K-8)
High School students: Please review the Washington State Graduation Requirements
GRADE LEVEL AREAS OF STUDY:
ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS
K-1:
Foundational Reading (Phonics, Letter, and Word Recognition)
Reading (Fiction & Non-Fiction)
Writing (Composition)
Speaking & Listening (Communication & Collaboration)
Language (Penmanship, Vocabulary, Grammar, Spelling, & Sentence Structure)
2-5:
Foundational Reading (Phonics & Word Recognition)
Reading (Fiction & Non-Fiction)
Writing (Composition)
Speaking & Listening (Communication & Collaboration)
Language (Vocabulary, Grammar, Spelling, & Sentence Structure)
6-8:
Reading (Fiction & Non-Fiction)
Writing (Composition)
Speaking & Listening (Communication & Collaboration)
Language (Vocabulary, Grammar, Spelling, & Sentence Structure)
MATH
K-2:
Counting & Cardinality (Kindergarten only)
Operations & Algebraic Thinking
Number & Operations in Base 10
Measurement and Data
Geometry
3-5:
Operations & Algebraic Thinking
Number & Operations Fractions
Measurement and Data
Geometry
6-8:
Ratios & Proportional Relationships
The Number System
Expressions & Equations
Functions (8th grade)
Geometry
Statistics & Probability
SOCIAL STUDIES
- Social Studies content topics are outlined according to studies that are developmentally appropriate for students.
- Topics include threads of study in Civics, Economics, Geography, History, and Social Studies Skills, which will be added to the Student Learning Plan by the OASIS teacher.
K-2:
Self and School Community (Near and Far, Now and Then)
Families (Near and Far, Now and Then)
Community (Near and Far, Now and Then)
3-5:
Culture (People, Places, and Environments)
Washington State History (including Tribal History)
US History (Pre-Colonial Period to Independence)
6-8:
World Geography and World History (Ancient Civilizations)
World History, continued 600 – 1450, a one-semester course
Washington State History and Government, a one-semester course (including Local Tribal History)
US History and Government (Primarily 19th Century)
SCIENCE
- Science content topics are outlined according to studies that are developmentally appropriate for students.
K-1:
Skills: Systems, Inquiry, Tools and Materials
Physical Science: Push-Pull and Position, Liquids and Solids
Earth and Space Science: Observing Sun and Moon, Properties and Change
Life Science: Plant and Animal Parts, Habitats, Classification of Plants and Animals
2-3:
Skills: (concepts and processes that apply to content areas of Science): Systems, Inquiry, Problem Solving
Physical Science: Forces Make Things Work, Properties of Materials; Forms of Energy
Earth and Space Science: The Sun’s daily Motion, Water and Weather
Life Science: Life Cycles, Changes in Ecosystems, Variations of Inherited Characteristics
4-5:
Skills: (concepts and processes that apply to content areas of Science): Systems, Inquiry, Different Technologies
Physical Science: Measurement of Force and Motion, States of Matter, Energy
Earth and Space Science: Earth in Space, Formation of Earth Materials, Focus on Fossils
Life Science: Structures and Behaviors, Food Webs, Heredity and Adaptation
6-8:
Skills: (concepts and processes that apply to content areas of Science): Systems, Inquiry, Problem Solving
Physical Science: Force and Motion, Atoms and Molecules, Interactions of Energy and Matter
Earth and Space Science: The Solar System, Cycles in Earth Systems, Evidence of Change
Life Science: From Cells to Organisms, Flow of Energy Through Ecosystems, Inheritance and Adaptation
FINE ARTS (Theater, Dance, Music, and Visual Arts)
K-8:
Knowledge & Skills
Creating, Performing, Responding
Communicating through the Arts
Connect the Arts to Content, Life, Cultures, Work
FITNESS & HEALTH
K-8:
Physical Fitness
Health & Safety
Health & Fitness in Daily Life
Plan for Health & Fitness