Academics

The St. Tammany Parish Public School System created a Guaranteed Curriculum to serve as a written, online document to help ensure uniform, high-quality instructional resources across the School System. The Guaranteed Curriculum is locally developed and is a living document, which is constantly reviewed and revised. The online document is a guide to what teachers should teach and what students should know and be able to do.

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The Eureka Math² curriculum, also known as Eureka Squared, is a comprehensive, knowledge-building math program implemented for students in Kindergarten through 3rd grade at PES. Developed by Great Minds, it blends print and digital formats to support educators and students in mastering mathematical concepts.

Key Features of Eureka Math²:

• Conceptual Understanding & Procedural Fluency: Lessons emphasize deep comprehension alongside skill-building exercises to ensure students develop strong problem-solving abilities.
• Structured Learning Materials: Includes teacher guides, student workbooks, and digital resources to enhance instruction.
• Integrated Assessments: Provides quizzes, exit tickets, and practice problems to track student progress.
• Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Supports differentiated instruction with strategies for diverse learners.
• Professional Development: Offers training and implementation support for educators.

This curriculum is designed to build mathematical confidence and prepare students for advanced learning.

The Amplify Science curriculum is a phenomena-based science program implemented in Kindergarten through 3rd grade and is designed to engage students in hands-on investigations, literacy-rich activities, and interactive digital tools. Developed in partnership with UC Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science, it aligns with the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) to ensure students think, read, write, and argue like real scientists.

Key Features of Amplify Science:

• Inquiry-Based Learning: Students take on the role of scientists and engineers, investigating real-world phenomena.
• Multimodal Instruction: Lessons integrate hands-on experiments, digital simulations, and collaborative discussions.
• Literacy-Rich Approach: Science concepts are reinforced through reading, writing, and argumentation.
• NGSS-Aligned: The curriculum fully incorporates Science and Engineering Practices, Disciplinary Core Ideas, and Crosscutting Concepts.
• Flexible Implementation: Available in print and digital formats, supporting diverse classroom needs.

Amplify Science provides a research-backed approach to 3D learning, ensuring students develop a deep understanding of scientific concepts.

The Bayou Bridges curriculum is a K-8 Louisiana Social Studies program developed in partnership with the Core Knowledge Foundation®. It is designed to align with the Louisiana Student Standards for Social Studies, ensuring students build a strong foundation in history, geography, civics, and economics.

Key Features of Bayou Bridges:

• Standards-Aligned Instruction: Lessons are structured to meet Louisiana’s K-12 Social Studies expectations.
• Primary Source Exploration: Students analyze historical documents, artifacts, and maps to develop critical thinking skills.
• Comprehensive Unit Progressions: The curriculum includes detailed lesson plans, student readers, and assessments for each grade level.
• Community & Citizenship Focus: Encourages students to understand their local, state, and national roles.
• Flexible Implementation: Available in print and digital formats, supporting diverse classroom needs.

Bayou Bridges provides engaging, knowledge-rich instruction that helps students develop historical literacy and civic awareness.