Madison Local Schools Curriculum Updates
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The Frame
Students in first and second grade are now receiving 30 minutes of daily instruction, and high school students have access to an expanded STEM curriculum including new biomedical science courses.
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First and second grade students
Students participate in 30 minutes of daily phonics instruction using the Fundations program.
High school students
Students have access to the nationally certified PLTW program, including new biomedical science courses.
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Summary
Key Facts
- Madison High School received National Certification for the Project Lead The Way (PLTW) program.
- A new Biomedical Science program was added to the high school curriculum this year.
- First and second grade students are now using the 'Fundations' phonics program.
- The Fundations program requires 30 minutes of daily instruction for first and second graders.
- The Fundations program aims to provide early intervention for at-risk readers and enrichment for advanced readers.
- The PLTW program includes a full complement of pre-engineering courses.
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Why It Matters
Students in first and second grade are now receiving 30 minutes of daily instruction, and high school students have access to an expanded STEM curriculum including new biomedical science courses.
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