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FESD Curriculum Services

The Fowler Elementary School District has adopted rigorous, evidence-based curriculum for all Pre-K to 8th classrooms, designed to address the Pre-K to 8th learning standards established by the Arizona Department of Education. Students receive a robust education focused on English language arts, literacy, mathematics, science, social studies, and educational technology.

Arizona K–12 Academic Standards

Our district adheres to the Arizona K–12 Academic Standards. The Arizona Academic Standards ensure that every child will meet the demands of an ever-evolving work force, through college and career readiness.  

FESD ADOPTED CURRICULUM 

The Fowler Elementary School District has adopted evidence-based curriculum for all Pre-K to 8th grade students. The curriculum ensures that teachers have access to viable materials in order to provide a relevant and rigorous education for all students.  Listed below are the district-adopted curriculum titles:

English Language Arts

  • Handwriting Without Tears K-5th grade, Learning Without Tears
  • Wonders K–5th grade, McGraw-Hill
  • Collections 6th–8th grade, Houghton-Mifflin

Mathematics

  • Into Math K–8th grade, Houghton-Mifflin

Social Studies

  • Impact K–5th grade, McGraw-Hill
  • My World 6th–8th grade, Savvas (Pearson)

Science

  • Inspire K–8th grade, McGraw-Hill

AASA 

Arizona’s Academic Standards Assessment (AASA) is the new statewide achievement test for Arizona students in grades 3rd through 12th grade. This test replaces the AzM2 Assessment. The AASA is based on the new learning standards and provide teachers, students, and parents with data regarding student readiness for college and career, upon graduation from high school.

Arizona public school students in 3rd grade through high school will take AASA. Students in 3rd through 8th grade will take an assessment in English language arts and mathematics at their respective grade level. We will publish assessment guidelines and practice tests in Fall 2021.  

Please check the ADE website for on-going updates regarding the new state assessment. Only eligible students with significant cognitive disabilities will participate in other alternate achievement tests.

AzSCI

The Arizona Science Assessment (AzSCI) did not change, and will be administered to all public school 5th, 8th, and 11th grade students in Arizona.  More information regarding AzSCI can be found on the ADE website.