Shawnee Mission School District
General Education at Shawnee Mission School District
Elementary students receive a strong foundation in reading, language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies. The districtwide curriculum is closely aligned with state and national standards and sequentially develops students’ abilities in critical thinking and problem solving. All elementary schools have frequent opportunities to use technology as a research and learning tool. A pre-algebra program is offered to mathematically talented sixth-grade students.
Middle school students also receive a strong foundation in the basic skills area. Mathematics, language arts, social studies, and science courses are the core courses. Advanced courses are available in mathematics, English and science and are open to all students based on interest and desire for more challenging curricula. Elective courses are offered in international languages, family and consumer sciences, industrial technology, business, art, music, humanities, and physical education. The intensive course in reading instruction provides students with a good foundation in the language arts. The middle schools’ activity program develops personal areas of interest through games, clubs, sports, and field trips.
High schools offer a wide range of academic opportunities to support students’ individual education and career goals. In addition to a strong core curriculum, courses are offered in art, business, family and consumer science, industrial technology, and international languages. The specialized programs including Naval Science (NJROTC), community service, and teacher education encourage career exploration. Quick Step students may take courses for college credit at local colleges.
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