- Amelia Earhart
- Overview
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Our Academics & Electives
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We draw upon the expertise of our educators and work together to create models of outstanding achievement in every classroom. Through implementing high-quality instructional materials and transforming the academic culture in our schools, we challenge and inspire our students to thrive in the world. With a wide variety of academics and enrichment opportunities aligned with state standards, we support students in unlocking their potential as they extend their skills and talents beyond the classroom. Our core curriculum includes:
- Bilingual Education - We are committed to English Language Development for students beginning in early childhood by implementing English literacy instructional frameworks that prepare families to become independent readers and writers in English.
- 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 fulling their civic duties in a participatory democracy and effectively engaging in our global society.
- World Languages - Students develop effective communication in at least one world language other than English as well as cultural competence to help all our students become better-equipped global citizens.
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Student Achievement
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, CREATE for STEM: Grades 4-5 and 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 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
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Art with Ms. Murphy & Ms. Calhoun
Music with Ms. Goodmeyer & Ms. MacDonald
Physical Education with Mr. Stewart & Mr. Martin