At Rose Union Elementary we are dedicated to providing each
child with opportunities to learn and grow through engaging
and meaningful learning experiences. We utilize the
following curriculum, programs, and materials to build the
framework for learning and promote academic excellence.
We want our students to be actively engaged in hands-on and
authentic exercises that encourage experiential learning.
“I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and
I understand.” -Confucius
CORE CURRICULUM
Saxon Phonics (k-3rd grade) - This
systematic program builds fluency and comprehension skills
through the daily, sequential practice of grammatical and
phonetic rules, high-frequency words, spelling,
alphabetizing, and handwriting. It provides the foundation
for our students to become successful and independent
readers.
Treasures Reading (McMillan, McGraw-Hill) – This is a
comprehensive, research-based language arts program that
includes an emphasis on the following skills; reading
fluency, comprehension, vocabulary, writing, grammar, and
spelling.
Scott Foresman Math- This program offers a
research-based, child centered approach to teaching
mathematic concepts to our students. The program provides a
variety of engaging learning experiences through games,
cooperative learning activities, problem solving, and daily
practice.
Science Kits- We use science kits from both Delta and
Foss to teach science concepts through the discovery and
exploration of hands-on learning.
Social Studies- A variety of materials are used to
teach essential social studies concepts. Skills are taught
through integrated literature, Core Knowledge materials, and
textbooks.
SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS
Accelerated Reader (A.R.) – This software is used to
build reading fluency and comprehension. The program is
utilized to monitor the progress that students are making
through their independent reading practice. Accelerated
Reader encourages our students to be actively involved in
goal-setting, and to challenge themselves to become better
readers.
Rocket Math- Math fact tests are leveled and given
three times per week to increase fluency and monitor
students’ progress with basic computation.
Mountain Math- This program is used to engage
students in the review of essential math skills and to
promote discussion and problem-solving.
Compass- This is a computer learning system that is
used to reinforce essential reading and math skills.
Type to Learn (3rd-5th) – This
is a computerized program that is used to build keyboarding
skills.
ASSESSMENTS/PROGRESS MONITORING
STAR Early Literacy (k-1st) – This
assessment tool that is used to measure growth and
achievement in the area of reading readiness for our
youngest students.
STAR Reading Assessment (1st-5th) -
The STAR reading test is an assessment tool that is
administered five times per year and is used to measure
achievement and growth in the area of reading.
STAR Math Assessment (1st-5th) -
The STAR math test is an assessment tool that is
administered five times per year and is used to measure
achievement and growth in the area of math.
DIBELS Assessment- This diagnostic tool is given
three times per year to track students’ progress with
reading skills.
Oklahoma Writing Test- Our fifth grade students
participate in the state-mandated writing test during the
spring semester.
Oklahoma Core Curriculum Test- Our students in grades
3-5 take this Criterion Referenced Test (CRT) during the
spring semester to assess their understanding of the core
curriculum.
*Progress is also monitored through ongoing, informal
observations and assessments.