- J R King
- Overview
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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Meeting the academic needs of our students has always been at the core of our school offerings. The District continues to provide us with the resources that we need to educate our students to prepare them as they move forward in life.
Our Academic course offering includes:
- English Language Arts
- Math
- Science
- History/Social Studies
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John R. King offers a full range of electives. Our goal is to ensure that all our students are well rounded and receive the highest quality academic offerings that meet both the core standards and creative development.
We offer the following electives:
- Elementary and Middle School Art
- Elementary and Middle School Band
- Elementary and Middle School Orchestra
- Elementary and Middle School Vocal Music and Choir
- Elementary and Middle School Dance
- Elementary and Middle School Drama
- Elementary and Middle School Gym
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