Academics & Curriculum

West Branch Rose City Schools is committed to aligning curriculum and assessments with the Michigan Department of Education’s Common Core K-12 Standards (CCK-12), Common Core College and Career Readiness Standards (CCR) for mathematics and English language arts, the Michigan K-12 Social Studies Standards, and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Through a continuous improvement cycle, guided by the MICIP framework and PLC+ practices, the district systematically reviews and refines courses, develops high-quality assessments, and selects instructional materials and resources to ensure rigorous alignment with state standards and Michigan graduation requirements. These efforts are designed to promote consistency, equity, and excellence in teaching and learning across all grade levels.

West Branch Rose City Schools is dedicated to preparing every student for lifelong success through a rigorous, relevant K-12 curriculum that fosters responsibility, engagement, and global citizenship. We believe strong schools build strong communities, and our strategic plan, guided by the MICIP framework, drives continuous improvement to ensure academic excellence for all learners.

Common Core Standards

In June 2010, the State Board of Education adopted the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) as the new standards for K-12 mathematics and English language arts. These standards improved upon Michigan’s current standards (the Grade Level Content Expectations and the High School Content Expectations) by establishing clear and consistent goals for learning, and allow Michigan to work collaboratively with other states to provide curricular support to schools and educators. Common Core K-12 Standards (CCK-12) provide a progression of knowledge and skill to meet the College and Career Readiness Standards. (excerpt from Gov. of Michigan)

Curriculum

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