- Brenda Scott
- Overview
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Our Academics
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:
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-word 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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Academic Links and Information
English Language Arts
EL Education
DPSCD implements the EL Education curriculum to provide a standards-based literacy program that engages students through real world content, rigorous instruction and interactive learning opportunities. The goal of the program is by the end of second grade, students are able to independently read and comprehend grade level text and continue to master complex literacy skills. The program focuses on three student centered literacy goals.
Mathematics
Eureka Math
DPSCD adopted the Eureka Math Curriculum with the intention of helping our students shift from just finding the answers to actually understanding the why and how behind the mathematic processes. Eureka Math uses sequenced modules to help students achieve a deeper understanding of concepts while developing strong critical thinking skills. The program is a Common-Core aligned curriculum that helps students build upon their skills, provides real word stories and application lessons, and encourages mental strategies to problem solve. Grade level clusters have key focus areas and each grade level has specific modules of engagement. For more information, please visit the DPSCD Math Curriculum Page.
Please follow this link for more information on the math curriculum: Eureka Math
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Electives at Brenda Scott Academy
We currently offer the following electives:
- Art
- Dance
- Music
- Physical Education
- STEM
- Theatre
We are also part of the DSA Pathways Program. This program is an application based program that allows accepted students in grades 6-8 to participate in a conservatory model in one of the following areas:
- Band
- Dance
- Multi-Media Production
- Theatre