K-12 Curriculum Standards

These standards have been developed to provide parents an overview of the curriculum of the Falmouth Public Schools and are printed in the student handbook for each school. When you have opened the document, click on the Bookmark     icon to the left of the screen to navigate between subjects and grades or use the links below to view a specific subject.

K-12 Curriculum Resources

These web pages and documents have been created to assist teachers in meeting the curriculum standards for each grade level and in each core subject.

K-6 Monthly Curriculum Overviews

These documents provide teachers with a grade level summary of the curriculum to help you plan your instruction.

K-12 Monthly Assessment Overview

This is a summary of the monthly common assessments and other standardized tests that should take place September through June.

Growth Model - A Guide for Teachers

The “growth model” is a method of measuring individual student progress on MCAS by tracking the scores of the same students from one year to the next. This guide explains how the growth model is established, answers common questions and provides links to additional resources.

Information Directory - you will find links to, progress report dates, sample progress report cards, school calendars, school and central office directory, school committee members, and lots of other reference information.

Literacy Links Newsletter - A bi-monthly newsletter created by Moira Rodgers, PreK-6 Curriculum and Instruction Coordinator and Linda Howard, PreK-6 Literacy Instructional Specialist with input from our talented faculty.

Math Matters Newsletter - A bi-monthly newsletter that celebrates the effective practices being implemented in our math classrooms, and raising awareness of math teaching and learning issues.

Mass. Dept. of Elementary and Secondary Education - A direct link to the DOESE website. Use the drop down menu in the upper right corner of this site, Select Program Area, to access information on educator licensure, the MCAS tests, and many other useful pieces of information about Massachusetts schools and education.

Pearson SuccessNet - Teachers may access their Reading Street teacher's editions online, student leveled readers and other useful information. A login and password is required. Please see the technology assistant in your building if your account has not been set up.

SkillsTutor - An online software program that teachers can use to help students master essential skills in English and Math. You may obtain login and password information from the technology assistant in your building.

DiscoveryStreaming - Discovery Education Streaming integrates seamlessly into any curriculum with 9,000 full-length videos segmented into 71,000 content-specific clips tied directly to state and national standards. Please see your school library/media specialist or technology assistant to access this valuable resource.