- Marshall
- Overview
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At Thurgood Marshall, we utilize an all-encompassing curriculum which draws on the expertise of our experienced educators, rich cultural history, and rigorous academic structure. These methods work together to create a model of outstanding achievement which inspires our students to thrive in an ever-changing world. With a wide variety of enrichment opportunities aligned with state standards, we support our students in unlocking their potential as they extend their skills and talents beyond the classroom. Our core curriculum includes:
- English Language Arts - We are committed to nurturing and developing a strong literacy foundation for all students in the early school years by implementing literacy instructional frameworks that prepare students to become independent readers and writers.
- Math - The mathematics curriculum seeks to ensure mathematical competence and confidence in students in mathematics-rich classroom environments.
- Science - Classroom experiences in science are connected to real-world phenomena and provide opportunities to engage in science and engineering practices through exposure to STEM-related career pathways.
- Social Studies - Students gain the content knowledge, intellectual skills, and core democratic values necessary for fulfilling their civic duties in a participatory democracy and effectively engaging in our global society.
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Student Achievement
Student achievement is the number one goal at Thurgood Marshall Elementary/Middle School. Through a tough curriculum, students are challenged to reach their fullest potential and encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning.
Our curriculum includes Language Arts (EL Education), Mathematics (Eureka Math), Science (Mystery Science), Social Studies.
moDEL Detroit Reading
Supports all K–8 EL Education Lessons including K–2 Foundational Skills
- Learning targets present for students
- Protocols at the forefront of lessons
- Elevates high-yield questions & activities
- Link with information: moDEL Detroit
Mathematics
The mathematics curriculum is fully aligned to state standards—what students are expected to learn and be able to do at the end of each grade level. The Math for K-8 is called Eureka Math and it encourages mathematics-rich classroom environments. The new math promotes rigor, relevance, and relationships in mathematics classrooms. Math Link: MATH K-8 Eureka
Science
- Curriculum aligned to state and national standards
- Data-driven differentiated instruction
- Engaging 3-Dimensional, hands-on, scientific investigations
- Classroom experiences connected to real-world phenomena
- Opportunities to engage in science and engineering practices
- Exposure to STEM-related career pathways
- incorporating Disciplinary Core Ideas, Science and Engineering Practices, and Crosscutting Concepts in each lesson
- All third-grade classes include the LEGO Robotics incorporating the program from LEGO LEAGUE
- Links for Science CurriculumIQWST: Grades 6-8, Mystery Science: Grades K-5
Social Studies
Our Social Studies curriculum is aligned with the Michigan State Standards. As called for by the standards in the primary grades, the curriculum begins by introducing students to disciplines of social studies such as geography, economics, history, civics, and government through familiar, age-appropriate concepts. Concepts become increasingly more complex as students matriculate. In grades five through eight, our courses emphasize the national geography and history standards. Social Studies Link: Michigan K-8 Content Expectations
Creative Writing for Grade 4
Creative Writing is introduced in Grade 4 to help students develop a passion for writing, practice their reading comprehension, build their vocabulary, work on spelling, grammatical or structural skills. It is also designed to help the child think and dream big.
LEGO Education Wedo 2.0 (Robotics)
In Grades 3-4, LEGO Education Wedo 2.0 (Robotics) is a Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math based program to get students involved with engineering and computer programming. Students learn how to build designs with LEGOs to make a cooling system, a Robot and many more. The program introduces our students to coding and engineering concepts at an early age.
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Thurgood Marshall students have the opportunity to take elective classes for a well-rounded educational experience.
- Art Classes
- Music Classes
- Physical Education
- Health Education