BP
6011
Instruction
Academic Standards
The Governing Board recognizes
that content and performance standards are necessary to clarify for students,
staff and parents/guardians where applicable what students are expected
to know and be able to do at each grade level and in each area of study. The
Board shall adopt high standards for student achievement that
meet or exceed statewide standards and challenge all students to reach
their full potential.
District standards shall
be developed through a process that involves staff, students,
parents/guardians, community members, and parents/guardians where applicable.
Standards shall be based on a review of state and business and industry model
standards and an assessment of the skills that students will need in order
to be successful in the workplace and in higher education, including basic
skills, problem-solving abilities and conceptual thinking.
Staff shall continually
assess students' progress toward meeting the standards and
shall offer remedial assistance in accordance with Board policy.
The standards shall also provide a basis for evaluating the instructional
program, making decisions about curriculum and assessment, and, as
required by law, evaluating teacher performance.
While desiring district
standards to be specific and comprehensive, the Board does not intend that
these standards be so extensive as to describe everything that will be taught
in the classroom. Staff shall have sufficient time and flexibility to provide
instruction that supplements the standards. Staff shall also have flexibility
to determine the best instructional methods to use in preparing students to
meet the standards.
The Superintendent or
designee shall ensure that district standards for programs are regularly
reviewed and updated as necessary.
Legal Reference:
EDUCATION CODE
44662 Evaluation
of certificated employees
51003 Statewide
academic standards
60605-60605.5 Adoption
of statewide academically rigorous content and
performance standards
Adopted:
Revised: