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Curriculum Blueprint

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A Clear Window Into Foundational Learning

ASU Elementary School is pleased to offer the Curriculum Blueprint powered by Eduplanet21. Designed for parents, educators, and young scholars from Grade 1 through Grade 5, the Blueprint outlines our standards-based curriculum aligned with Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks and Common Core State Standard, fostering early literacy, inquiry-based math and science, creative arts, and social-emotional growth.

Full Foundational Visibility

Choose your child’s grade (Grade 1 through Grade 5) and pick a core academic discipline from the curriculum tree.

Clear Learning Content

Essential questions, unit timelines, foundational competencies, and thematic project-based learning modules.

Informed Partnership

Equipping parents to actively reinforce literacy milestones, numeracy concepts, and curiosity right at home.

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Curriculum updated for 2026–2027 Academic Year

GRADES 1–5

English Language Arts

7 Leveled Reading Groups, Phonics & Writing, Guided Reading & structured comprehension.

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GRADES 1–5

Mathematics

Mathematical Operations, Problem Solving, Conceptual Reasoning & Bridges Math fluency.

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GRADES 1–5

Science

Hands-on Experiments, Physical, Life & Earth Sciences, and scientific notebooking.

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GRADES 1–5

Communities, World Geography, Cultural Studies & Civics aligned with Massachusetts standards.

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GRADES 1–5

Visual & Performing Arts

Visual Arts, Music, Drama & Dance, creative exploration, color theory and musical performance.

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GRADES 1–5

Physical Education & Health

Motor Skills, Team Athletics, Personal Wellness & Fitness, sportsmanship and active movement.

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GRADES 1–5

Technology

Computer Lab & Educational Technology Resources, keyboarding, coding basics & digital citizenship.

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GRADES 1–5

Mongolian Language & History

Cyrillic Reading & Writing, Mongolian Literature, Culture & History aligned with MoE standards.

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SECONDARY PATHWAY

World Languages

Mandarin & Spanish  pathways begin in Secondary School (Grades 9–12); Elementary focuses on English & Mongolian bilingual rigor.

Secondary Transition Guide

Featured Elementary Unit Spotlight

Grade 2 Science • Unit 3

ESSENTIAL QUESTION

"How do plants and animals depend on each other and their habitats to survive?"

Students construct seed-dispersal models, observe plant growth under varying environmental variables, and investigate pollinator relationships following Massachusetts Framework 2-LS2-2.

UNIT SPECS

Duration:

5 Weeks

Core Read:

The Tiny Seed

Assessment:

Hands-on Lab Journal & Model Presentation

PARENT & FACULTY GUIDE

How to Navigate the Elementary Blueprint

1

Select Grade Level & Subject

Choose your child’s grade (Grade 1 through Grade 5) and pick a core academic discipline from the curriculum tree.

2

Explore Unit Themes & Inquiries

Inspect essential questions, authentic read-aloud texts, hands-on experiments, and cross-curricular learning investigations.

3

Track Benchmarks & Milestones

Review Massachusetts standards, NWEA MAP early literacy milestones, and rubrics applied to celebrate your scholar’s growth.

ACCREDITED RIGOR

Western Association of Schools & Colleges

All ASU elementary curriculum units are continuously evaluated and peer-reviewed against WASC quality benchmarks and Massachusetts state learning frameworks.

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Group of eight young people posing outdoors on grass in front of a large building with columns and a dome, with fall trees around.Children dressed in Halloween costumes including a wizard with glasses and wand, a ninja, a witch with a starry hat, and a princess carrying pumpkin bags.Large group of children and adults posing smiling in front of a brick building with mountains in the background, some holding colorful flags and a red ball.Four young children dancing on a stage with a colorful blue and purple backdrop, two girls in dresses and two boys in casual clothes.A group of children outdoors watching a girl in a gray hoodie sitting on a chair with her hands raised near her face, while a tennis ball flies toward a bucket mounted on a yellow contraption.Five children playing violins on a stage with music stands and black curtains in the background.Children in Halloween costumes lined up indoors, including a child in a white mask and star-patterned cape, a girl with horns and face paint, and another girl with devil horns holding a red trident.Youth soccer player in turquoise jersey kicks ball toward goal as goalkeeper and two defenders in red and black jerseys try to block.Large group of elementary school children and a teacher posing on the steps in front of a school building with a sign that reads 'ELEMENTARY SCHOOL'.Children and adults gathered in a large indoor space for a science fair with colorful project boards displayed on tables.Group of children dressed in colorful traditional costumes posing indoors, with some making peace signs.Two children posing with peace signs; one with black face paint resembling clown makeup and a red bow tie, the other with braids holding a black bag.Group of young children sitting, one boy wearing red sunglasses and a white patterned shirt, another boy holding sunglasses near his face, and a girl in a yellow top looking at her arm.Two young girls sitting on red chairs, one with a green floral dress and red hair bow, the other in a white dress with a white headband.Group of nine young people standing behind a table with five lit candles and certificates, all making peace signs.Four children performing a traditional dance in colorful costumes with red and black outfits and decorative hats on a wooden stage.Children in animal costumes and festive dress performing on stage with holiday decorations in the background.Orchestra performing on stage with conductor in front, backdrop reads 'ASU Sings in the Rain' with musical notes.Teacher assisting a student using a microscope in a classroom laboratory with other students also working with microscopes.A coach in a red shirt and gray pants blowing a whistle while standing with a soccer ball on a grassy field near three female soccer players in blue jerseys.A teacher and two students attentively observe a liquid experiment in a beaker in a classroom setting.Group of children sitting and standing on a stage holding certificates under a banner that reads 'Spelling Bee Semi-Final'.