District Curriculum

Kindergarten:

Reading and Literacy:

• Recognize letters and their sounds
• Blend and segment words
• Build vocabulary and oral language
• Listen to and discuss stories
• Read and write simple words and sentences

Ask your child's teacher:

• Is my child recognizing letters and sounds?
• How is my child progressing as a reader?
• What can we practice at home?

Help your child at home:

• Read together for 20 minutes every day
• Talk about the story and ask questions
• Practice letter sounds during everyday activities

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Math:

• Count, read, and write numbers to 100
• Compare numbers and quantities
• Add and subtract within 10 Identify and describe shapes
• Measure and compare objects
• Solve real-world math problems
• Collect and interpret data

Ask your child's teacher:

• Can my child count and compare numbers accurately?
• How is my child solving addition and subtraction problems?
• What math activities can we do at home?

Help your child at home:

• Count objects around the house
• Compare quantities while cooking or shopping
• Look for shapes in your environment

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Science:

• Observe and investigate the world around them
• Identify characteristics of plants and animals
• Explore weather and seasonal changes
• Ask questions and conduct investigations
• Use tools safely Record observations through drawings and discussion

Ask you child's teacher:

• How does my child participate in investigations?
• What science concepts is my child learning?
• How can we explore science at home?

Help your child at home:

• Observe plants, animals, and the weather
• Ask questions and make predictions
• Go on nature walks and explore together

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Social Studies:

• Understand classroom and community rules and roles
• Learn about families, traditions, and cultures
• Identify community helpers and their jobs
• Recognize symbols of our community, state, and nation
• Develop good citizenship skills

Ask you child's teacher:

• How does my child contribute to the classroom community?
• How is my child learning about our community?
• How does my child show kindness and responsibility?

Help your child at home:

• Talk about family traditions and celebrations
• Visit parks, museums, and community places
• Learn about community helpers and say thank you!

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1st Grade:

Reading and Literacy:

• Read grade-level texts with increasing fluency
• Decode one- and two-syllable words
• Retell stories and identify key details
• Ask and answer questions about texts
• Write complete sentences with correct capitalization and punctuation Build vocabulary through reading, listening, and discussion

Ask your child's teacher:

• Is my child reading on grade level?
• What reading strategies is my child using?
• How can I support reading practice at home?

Help your child at home:

• Read together for 20 minutes each day
• Discuss characters, settings, and events
• Practice sight words and decoding skills

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Math:

• Add and subtract within 20
• Solve real-world word problems
• Understand place value to 120
• Compare and order numbers
• Measure lengths and compare objects
• Tell and write time to the hour and half-hour
• Represent and interpret data

Ask your child's teacher:

• Is my child fluent with addition and subtraction facts?
• How is my child solving word problems?
• What math skills should we practice at home?

Help your child at home:

• Practice addition and subtraction facts
• Count objects during everyday activities
• Talk about numbers while shopping or cooking

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Science:

• Ask questions and conduct investigations
• Observe patterns in weather and seasons
• Understand how plants and animals meet their needs
• Explore light, sound, and motion
• Use evidence to explain observations
• Record data through drawings, writing, and discussion

Ask your child's teacher:

• How does my child participate in science investigations?
• What science concepts are being explored?
• How can we support scientific thinking at home?

Help your child at home:

• Observe weather patterns
• Explore nature and ask questions
• Record observations in a journal

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Social Studies:

• Understand citizenship and responsibility
• Learn about families, cultures, and traditions
• Identify community helpers and their roles
• Explore maps and geographic features
• Understand needs, wants, goods, and services
• Recognize important people and events in our community and state

Ask your child's teacher:

• How is my child developing citizenship skills?
• What community topics are being studied?
• How can we connect learning to our local community?

Help your child at home:

• Discuss family traditions and culture
• Visit local museums and historical sites
• Learn about community helpers

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2nd Grade

Reading and Literacy:

• Read grade-level literary and informational texts independently
• Use phonics and word analysis skills to decode unfamiliar words
• Determine the main topic and key details in a text
• Compare and contrast stories and informational texts
• Write opinion, informational, and narrative pieces Use proper capitalization, punctuation, and spelling patterns
• Participate in collaborative discussions and presentations

Ask your child's teacher:

• Is my child reading fluently and with understanding?
• What reading strategies is my child using?
• How can I support reading and writing at home?

Help your child at home:

• Read together daily for at least 20 minutes
• Discuss characters, settings, and key details
• Encourage independent reading

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Math:

• Add and subtract within 1,000 using place value strategies
• Solve one- and two-step word problems
• Understand place value through 1,000 Skip count by 2s, 5s, 10s, and 100s
• Measure and estimate lengths using standard units
• Represent and interpret data using picture and bar graphs
• Partition shapes into equal parts and understand fractions as equal shares

Ask your child's teacher:

• How is my child using place value to solve problems?
• Can my child explain their mathematical thinking?
• What math skills should we practice at home?

Help your child at home:

• Practice addition and subtraction facts
• Use real-life word problems during daily activities
• Measure items around the house

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Science:

• Plan and conduct investigations
• Explore how materials change through heating, cooling, and physical forces
• Understand how plants and animals depend on their habitats
• Observe patterns in weather and Earth's systems
• Use evidence to explain scientific observations
• Record and communicate findings using drawings, writing, and discussion

Ask your child's teacher:

• How does my child participate in scientific investigations?
• What evidence is my child using to support ideas?
• How can we explore science at home?

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Social Studies:

• Understand the roles of citizens and government
• Explore communities, cultures, and traditions
• Learn about New Mexico's history, symbols, and geography
• Understand goods, services, producers, and consumers
• Use maps and geographic tools Recognize how people and events shape communities

Ask your child's teacher:

• How is my child learning about New Mexico?
• What citizenship skills are being developed?
• How can we connect classroom learning to our community?

Help your child at home:

• Visit local museums, cultural centers, and historical sites
• Discuss family traditions and community events
• Explore maps of New Mexico and the United States

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3rd Grade

Reading and Literacy:

• Read grade-level texts with accuracy and fluency
• Determine the main idea and supporting details
• Compare and contrast stories and informational texts
• Use context clues and word analysis to determine meaning
• Write opinion, informational, and narrative pieces
• Use correct grammar, capitalization, punctuation, and spelling Build vocabulary through reading and discussion

Ask your child's teacher:

• Is my child reading on grade level?
• What comprehension strategies is my child using?
• How can I support reading and writing at home?

Help your child at home:

• Read together for 20 minutes each day
• Discuss characters, settings, and main ideas
• Practice vocabulary and spelling words
• Write in a journal or share ideas

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Math:

• Multiply and divide within 100
• Solve one- and two-step word problems
• Understand place value through 1,000
• Add and subtract within 1,000
• Measure and estimate length, weight, and liquid volume
• Understand fractions as parts of a whole
• Represent and interpret data using bar graphs and line plots
• Tell and write time to the minute

Ask your child's teacher:

• How is my child using place value to solve problems?
• Can my child explain strategies for multiplication and division?
• What math skills should we practice at home?

Help your child at home:

• Practice multiplication and division facts
• Solve real-world word problems together
• Measure items around the house
• Talk about numbers while shopping or cooking

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Science:

• Ask questions and plan investigations
• Explore physical and Earth systems
• Understand energy, motion, and forces
• Observe and explain changes in matter
• Understand life cycles and traits of living things
• Use evidence to explain observations
• Communicate findings through writing and presentations

Ask your child's teacher:

• What science investigations is my child participating in?
• What concepts is my child currently learning?
• How can we explore science together at home?

Help your child at home:

• Observe weather changes and patterns
• Explore nature and ask questions
• Try simple experiments at home
• Record observations in a journal

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Social Studies:

• Understand citizenship, rights, and responsibilities
• Explore why people migrate and how migration shapes communities and cultures Investigate how global events affect New Mexico, the United States, and the world
• Use maps, timelines, and geographic tools to understand places and humanenvironment interactions.
• Explain how goods, services, trade, and supply and demand affect everyday life.
• Appreciate diverse cultures, identities, and perspectives while setting personal financial goals.

Ask your child's teacher:

• How is my child learning about citizenship and civic responsibility?
• What community and economic topics are being studied?
• How can we connect learning to our community?

Help your child at home:

• Discuss family traditions and culture
• Visit museums, historic sites, and parks
• Look at maps and talk about places
• Talk about community helpers and leaders

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Fourth Grade

Reading and Literacy:

• Read and comprehend a wide range of grade-level texts
• Determine meaning of words and phrases using context clues and Greek/Latin affixes
• Summarize text and identify the main idea and key details
• Compare and contrast stories, dramas, and informational texts
• Analyze characters, setting, plot, and theme
• Use evidence from the text to support understanding
• Build vocabulary through reading, listening, and discussion

Ask your child's teacher:

• Is my child reading on grade level?
• What strategies is my child using to understand text?
• How can I support reading and writing at home?

Help your child at home:

• Read together for 20 minutes each day
• Discuss characters, setting, and main ideas
• Practice vocabulary and spelling words
• Write in a journal or share ideas

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Math:

• Multiply up to four-digit numbers by one-digit numbers
• Divide up to four-digit numbers by one-digit numbers
• Solve multi-step word problems with the four operations
• Understand place value through millions
• Use fractions to show parts of a whole and compare fractions
• Understand decimal notation and compare decimals
• Add and subtract fractions with like denominators (e.g.,¼ + ¾).  

Ask your child's teacher:

• How is my child using ratios and rates to solve problems?
• Can my child explain their math thinking?
• What math skills should we practice at home?

Help your child at home:

• Practice multiplication and division facts
• Solve real-world word problems together
• Measure items around the house
• Talk about numbers while shopping or cooking

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Science:

• Ask questions and plan investigations
• Explore energy, sound, light, and motion Investigate changes in matter and properties of materials
• Understand Earth's systems, including weather and natural resources
• Observe and describe how animals and plants adapt to their environments
• Use evidence to explain observations and communicate findings clearly

Ask your child's teacher:

• What science investigations is my child participating in?
• What concepts is my child currently learning?
• How can we explore science together at home?

Help your child at home:

• Observe nature and ask questions
• Try simple experiments at home
• Record observations in a journal
• Talk about energy and weather in daily life

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Social Studies:

• Understand rights and responsibilities of citizens
• Learn about Native American cultures and early explorers
• Study New Mexico history, regions, and key events
• Understand how communities meet needs and wants
• Identify goods, services, and opportunity costs
• Explore government at local, state, tribal, and national levels
• Use maps, globes, and other geographic tools

Ask your child's teacher:

• How is my child learning about New Mexico?
• What community and economic topics are being studied?
• How can we connect learning to our community?

Help your child at home:

• Discuss family traditions and cultures
• Visit museums, historic sites, and parks
• Look at maps and globes together
• Talk about community helpers and leaders

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5th Grade

Reading and Literacy:

• Read and analyze grade-level literary and informational texts
• Quote accurately from texts when explaining ideas
• Determine themes, main ideas, and key details
• Compare and contrast characters, settings, events, and points of view
• Determine the meaning of words and phrases using context
• Write opinion, informational, and narrative pieces
• Conduct short research projects and use evidence from sources Use correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling

Ask your child's teacher:

• Is my child reading on grade level?
• How is my child using text evidence in reading and writing?
• How can I support reading comprehension and writing at home?

Help your child at home:

• Read together and discuss theme, main idea, and details
• Encourage independent reading every day
• Practice vocabulary and respond to reading in writing
• Visit the library and talk about books

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Math:

• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide multi-digit whole numbers
• Understand place value through thousandths
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals to hundredths
• Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators
• Multiply fractions and solve realworld fraction problems
• Graph points on a coordinate plane
• Find volume and solve measurement problems
• Explain mathematical thinking and use problem-solving strategies

Ask your child's teacher:

• How is my child using fractions and decimals?
• Can my child explain their mathematical thinking?
• What math skills should we practice at home?

Help your child at home:

• Practice multiplication, division, fractions, and decimals
• Solve real-world word problems together
• Measure items or cook using fractions
• Talk about numbers during shopping and budgeting

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Science:

• Ask questions and plan investigations
• Explore matter and changes in matter
• Understand how plants get what they need to grow
• Investigate ecosystems and how matter moves through living things
• Study Earth's systems, resources, and environmental impacts
• Observe patterns in the sky and Earth-space systems
• Use evidence to explain observations
• Communicate findings through writing and presentations

Ask your child's teacher:

• What science investigations is my child participating in?
• What science concepts is my child learning right now?
• How can we explore science together at home?

Help your child at home:

• Observe nature and ask questions
• Try simple investigations at home
• Talk about natural resources and caring for the environment
• Record observations in a journal

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Social Studies:

• Study early American history and the founding of the United States
• Learn about Indigenous peoples, colonial America, and the American Revolution
• Understand the Constitution, branches of government, and citizenship
• Explore westward expansion and the diverse people who shaped our nation
• Use maps, timelines, and primary sources
• Understand basic economic concepts such as trade, taxes, and resources
• Connect U.S. history to New Mexico history and cultures

Ask your child's teacher:

• What is my child learning about U.S. and New Mexico history?
• How is my child using sources and maps?
• How can we connect classroom learning to our community?

Help your child at home:

• Read about U.S. and New Mexico history
• Visit museums, historic sites, and parks
• Use maps and timelines together
• Discuss current events, citizenship, and community

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6th Grade

Reading and Literacy:

• Read and analyze a range of complex texts across genres
• Determine theme, central ideas, and key details
• Analyze point of view, author's purpose, and how claims are supported by evidence
• Compare and contrast texts and integrate information
• Use context clues, Greek/Latin affixes, and reference materials to build vocabulary
• Cite strong textual evidence to support analysis and inferences
• Engage in discussions and respond to texts thoughtfully

Ask your child's teacher:

• Is my child reading fluently and with understanding?
• What reading strategies is my child using?
• How can I support reading and writing at home?

Help your child at home:

• Read together for 20 minutes each day
• Discuss texts, themes, and main ideas
• Practice vocabulary and context clues
• Encourage journal writing or book reviews

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Math:

• Apply operations with whole numbers, fractions, and decimals
• Solve multi-step real-world problems with all four operations
• Understand ratios, rates, and unit rates
• Convert and solve problems with measurement and customary/metric units
• Represent and interpret data using graphs and statistics
• Understand expressions, equations, and inequalities
• Identify and classify 2D and 3D shapes and find area and volume

Ask your child's teacher:

• How is my child using place value to solve problems?
• Can my child explain their mathematical thinking?
• What math skills should we practice at home?

Help your child at home:

• Practice math facts and multiplication
• Use real-life math in daily activities
• Solve problems with money, time, and measurements
• Talk about numbers while shopping or cooking

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Science:

• Investigate weather, climate, natural hazards, and Earth's changing systems.
• Explain how energy, matter, waves, and particles interact in the natural world.
• Explore how cells and body systems work together to support living organisms.
• Analyze Earth's history through rocks, fossils, and plate tectonics.
• Plan investigations, collect evidence, and communicate scientific explanations.
• Design and test engineering solutions to solve real-world problems.

Ask your child's teacher:

• How is my child using evidence to explain scientific ideas?
• Which scientific thinking and problem-solving skills is my child developing?
• What activities can we do at home to support science learning?

Help your child at home:

• Observe nature and ask questions
• Try simple experiments
• Watch science videos or read articles
• Record observations in a science journal

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Social Studies:

• Understand the development and principles of government
• Analyze the causes and effects of historical events
• Explore cultures, societies, and perspectives across time and place
• Understand geography, humanenvironment interaction, and economic systems
• Evaluate primary and secondary sources
• Explain how people and ideas shape communities, states, and the nation
• Engage in civic participation and responsible citizenship

Ask your child's teacher:

• How is my child developing critical thinking and historical inquiry skills?
• What strategies is my child using to analyze historical evidence and sources?
• Which ancient civilizations is my child studying this quarter?

Help your child at home:

• Discuss current events and community issues
• Visit museums, historic sites, and local landmarks
• Look at maps and globes together
• Talk about traditions, cultures, and communities

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7th Grade

Reading and Literacy:

• Analyze themes, central ideas, and how they develop throughout a text
• Cite strong textual evidence to support analysis
• Write informative, argumentative, and narrative pieces using evidence
• Analyze how authors develop characters, ideas, and points of view
• Participate in collaborative discussions and presentations
• Strengthen vocabulary, grammar, and research skills

Ask your child's teacher:

• Is my child reading grade-level complex texts?
• How is my child using evidence in writing?
• What reading and writing skills can we practice at home?

Help your child at home:

• Read together or discuss books, articles, and current events
• Encourage writing for different purposes
• Talk about vocabulary and new ideas

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Math:

• Solve problems involving ratios, proportional relationships, and percent
• Add, subtract, multiply, and divide rational numbers
• Write, solve, and interpret algebraic expressions and equations
• Analyze proportional relationships and linear equations
• Solve geometric problems involving area, surface area, volume, and angles
• Draw inferences from data and probability investigations

Ask your child's teacher:

• Is my child demonstrating mathematical reasoning?
• Which math concepts need additional practice?
• How can we reinforce problemsolving at home?

Help your child at home:

• Practice percentages, budgeting, and real-world math
• Solve logic puzzles and math challenges
• Discuss math used in sports, cooking, and shopping

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Science:

• Develop and use models to explain scientific phenomena
• Investigate Life Science, Physical Science, and Earth & Space Science concepts
• Plan and conduct scientific investigations
• Analyze and interpret data to support explanations
• Design engineering solutions to real-world problems
• Communicate scientific findings using evidence

Ask your child's teacher:

• What scientific investigations is my child completing?
• How is my child using evidence to explain ideas?
• How can we encourage scientific thinking at home?

Help your child at home:

• Visit museums, parks, and nature centers
• Encourage questions and hands-on investigations
• Discuss weather, technology, and scientific discoveries

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Social Studies:

• Analyze historical events using multiple perspectives
• Examine geography and its influence on people and cultures
• Understand government, citizenship, and civic responsibility
• Evaluate economic systems and decision-making
• Use primary and secondary sources to support conclusions
• Make connections between New Mexico, the United States, and the world

Ask your child's teacher:

• What is my child learning about New Mexico?
• How is my child developing critical thinking skills?
• How can we connect classroom learning to current events?

Help your child at home:

• Discuss current events and world issues
• Visit museums, historic sites, and cultural events
• Encourage respectful conversations about different perspectives

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8th Grade

Reading and Literacy:

• Read and analyze increasingly complex literary and informational texts
• Cite relevant evidence to support analysis and conclusions
• Evaluate an author's purpose, argument, and use of evidence.
• Write argumentative, informative, and narrative pieces
• Conduct research using credible sources
• Collaborate through speaking, listening, and presentations

Ask your child's teacher:

• Is my child reading grade-level complex texts?
• How is my child supporting ideas with evidence?
• What reading and writing skills should we practice at home?

Help your child at home:

• Read novels, biographies, news articles, and informational texts together
• Encourage daily writing and discussion about reading
• Build vocabulary through conversation and reading

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Math:

• Understand functions and represent relationships in multiple ways
• Solve linear equations and systems of equations
• Analyze patterns of association in bivariate data
• Apply the Pythagorean Theorem to solve problems
• Investigate transformations, congruence, and similarity
• Solve real-world problems using algebra and geometry

Ask your child's teacher:

• Is my child ready for Algebra I?
• Which math concepts need additional practice?
• How can we support mathematical reasoning at home?

Help your child at home:

• Practice solving real-world problems involving algebra and geometry
• Discuss budgeting, percentages, and data in everyday life
• Encourage perseverance when solving challenging problems

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Science:

• Investigate forces, motion, energy, electricity, magnetism, and waves.
• Explain genetics, heredity, evolution, and how organisms change over time
• Explore Earth's place in the universe, the solar system, and space science
• Analyze how human activities affect Earth systems and natural resources
• Design investigations, analyze data, and communicate evidence-based explanations
• Apply engineering design to develop solutions to scientific and community problems

Ask your child's teacher:

• What investigations is my child completing?
• How is my child using evidence to explain scientific ideas?
• How can we encourage scientific thinking at home?

Help your child at home:

• Visit museums, parks, and science centers.
• Encourage curiosity by asking questions and investigating answers.
• Discuss technology, environmental issues, and scientific discoveries.

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Social Studies:

• Compare Indigenous governments with the government of the United States
• Explore how geography shaped Indigenous cultures, communities, and historical events
• Explain how Indigenous peoples adapted to and cared for their environments
• Investigate how culture, identity, traditions, and oral histories preserve the past
• Analyze how Indigenous knowledge can help address environmental and human rights issues
• Use primary and secondary sources to research, evaluate evidence, and communicate historical findings.

Ask your child's teacher:

• What historical period is my child studying?
• How is my child learning to evaluate historical evidence?
• How can we connect history to current events?

Help your child at home:

• Discuss current events and historical connections.
• Visit museums, historic landmarks, and cultural events.
• Encourage respectful discussions using evidence and multiple perspectives.

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9th Grade

• Analyze a variety of literary and informational texts
• Determine themes, central ideas, and author's purpose
• Write clear and focused narratives, informational, and argumentative texts
• Use evidence from texts to support analysis and claims
• Develop academic vocabulary and strong writing skills
• Participate in discussions and present ideas clearly

Ask your student:

• What are you reading and learning about in class?
• How do you support your ideas with evidence?
• What strategies are helping you become a stronger writer?

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10th Grade

• Analyze complex texts across genres and time periods
• Evaluate arguments and the use of rhetoric and evidence
• Write well-developed arguments and research-based essays
• Synthesize ideas from multiple sources Strengthen editing, revising, and writing for different audiences
• Collaborate in discussions and workshops
• Prepare for college readiness assessments (PSAT)

Ask your student:

• How are you using evidence in your writing and discussions?
• What new skills are you developing this year?
• How can I support your learning at home?

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11th Grade

• Analyze sophisticated texts and multiple perspectives
• Write advanced arguments and research-based papers
• Evaluate credibility and bias in sources
• Use rhetorical strategies to influence and persuade
• Build college-level vocabulary and academic writing skills
• Prepare for college readiness assessments (SAT)

Ask your student:

• How are you preparing for college and career?
• What strategies help you evaluate sources?
• How can I help you stay organized and on track?

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12th Grade

• Read and analyze complex literature and informational texts
• Write persuasive, research-based essays with clarity and impact
• Synthesize information and present original insights
• Refine writing for college, career, and real-world success
• Create and deliver effective presentations
• Prepare for life beyond high school with strong communication skills

Ask your student:

• How are your classes preparing you for life after graduation?
• What are your goals after high school?
• How can I help you succeed in your final year?

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How you can support English success:

• Encourage Daily Reading
  Read together and explore different topics.
• Discuss Ideas
  Talk about texts, opinions, and current events.
• Explore Resources
  Use trustworthy online sources for research and learning.
• Review Writing
  Ask questions and provide encouragement on assignments and progress.

College and Career Readiness:

Strong ELA skills help students:

• Think critically and solve problems
• Communicate ideas clearly
• Analyze and evaluate information
• Succeed in college and the workforce
• Become confident, informed citizens

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Algebra 1

• Analyze and solve linear equations and inequalities
• Represent and interpret functions using tables, graphs, and equations
• Model real-world situations with algebraic expressions and equations
• Build understanding of exponential relationships
• Explain mathematical reasoning and justify solutions
• Apply the Standards for Mathematical Practice to solve problems

Ask your student:

• How did you solve today's problem?
• What does your graph tell you?
• How does this math connect to a real-world situation?

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Geometry

• Develop geometric proofs and justify mathematical reasoning
• Explore congruence, similarity, and geometric transformations
• Apply the Pythagorean Theorem and trigonometric relationships
• Solve problems involving area, surface area, and volume
• Model geometric relationships using coordinates
• Apply geometry to design and real-world situations

Ask your student:

• How did you justify your solution?
• What evidence supports your reasoning?
• Where do you see geometry used outside of school?

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Advanced Algebraic Concepts (Algebra II)

• Analyze polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions
• Model and solve real-world problems using multiple function types
• Solve systems of equations and inequalities
• Analyze patterns, sequences, and mathematical relationships
• Use technology to investigate mathematical models
• Communicate mathematical thinking using precise vocabulary

Ask your student:

• What type of function are you studying?
• How are different functions alike and different?
• How can you explain your mathematical thinking?

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Advanced Mathematics (Quantitative Reasoning, Data Science and Statistics, Precalculus and Calculus)

• Analyze and interpret real-world data
• Apply statistical reasoning to make informed decisions
• Use probability to evaluate risk and uncertainty
• Build mathematical models to solve authentic problems
• Communicate conclusions using evidence and data
• Prepare for college, careers, and technical fields through advanced mathematical reasoning

Ask your student:

• What does the data tell you?
• How did you justify your conclusion?
• How can math help solve real-world problems?

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How you can support Math success:

• Encourage Mathematical Thinking
  Ask your student to explain how they solved a problem, not just the answer.
• Connect Math to Everyday Life Use budgeting, cooking, sports, travel, shopping, and home projects to reinforce math concepts.
• Support Productive Struggle Encourage perseverance and celebrate learning from mistakes.
• Review Progress Together
  alk about assignments, assessments, and growth throughout the year.

College and Career Readiness:

Strong mathematics skills help students:

• Solve complex, real-world problems
• Think critically and reason logically
• Analyze and interpret data
• Communicate mathematical ideas effectively
• Prepare for STEM, business, healthcare, skilled trades, and college pathways

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Life Science

• Explain how organisms grow, function, reproduce, and maintain homeostasis
• Investigate ecosystems and interactions among living organisms
• Analyze how traits are inherited and how populations change over time
• Use evidence to explain biological evolution and biodiversity
• Develop and use scientific models to explain life processes
• Analyze data and communicate scientific explanations using evidence

Ask your student:

• How do living organisms interact with their environment?
• What evidence supports evolution or inheritance?
• What scientific model did you use today?

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Physical Science

• Investigate the structure and properties of matter
• Explain chemical reactions and conservation of matter
• Analyze forces, motion, and energy transfer
• Explore waves, light, sound, and electromagnetic radiation
• Use mathematics and models to solve scientific problems
• Design investigations and evaluate evidence

Ask your student:

• What evidence explains today's phenomenon?
• How is energy transferred?
• Where do you see chemistry or physics in everyday life?

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Earth and Space Science

• Investigate Earth's place in the universe
• Explain Earth's systems and how they interact
• Analyze weather, climate, and natural hazards
• Evaluate how humans impact Earth's resources and environments
• Interpret scientific data from maps, models, and graphs
• Develop solutions to environmental challenges

Ask your student:

• How do Earth's systems work together?
• What evidence helps scientists understand climate?
• How do humans affect Earth's resources?

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Engineering Design

• Define real-world problems and identify design criteria
• Develop and compare multiple engineering solutions
• Build, test, and improve prototypes
• Use evidence and data to evaluate designs
• Apply science, mathematics, and technology to solve problems
• Communicate design solutions effectively

Ask your student:

• What problem are you trying to solve?
• How did your design improve?
• What evidence helped you choose your solution?

How you can support Science success:

• Explore Science Together
  Visit museums, parks, observatories, and local natural areas
• Ask Questions
  Encourage curiosity and ask your student to explain scientific concepts.
• Connect Science to Daily Life
  Discuss weather, health, technology, energy, and environmental issues.
• Review Investigations
  Talk about labs, projects, data collection, and scientific reasoning.

College and Career Readiness

Strong science skills help students:

• Think critically and solve complex problems
• Design investigations and evaluate evidence
• Analyze data and communicate findings
• Prepare for STEM careers, healthcare, engineering, environmental science, and skilled trades
• Become informed citizens who can make evidencebased decisions

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9th Grade

• Investigate historical events using primary and secondary sources
• Explain how geography influences people, cultures, and societies
• Analyze civic responsibilities and the role of government
• Recognize multiple perspectives when studying history
• Develop questions and use evidence to support conclusions
• Connect New Mexico history to United States and world events

Ask your student:

• What evidence supports your conclusions?
• Whose perspectives did you study today?
• How does this event connect to New Mexico?

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10th Grade

• Analyze global cultures and historical developments
• Explain how geography influences economic and political systems
• Compare governments and civic institutions around the world
• Evaluate causes and effects of historical events
• Use maps, charts, and data to understand global issues
• Communicate historical arguments using evidence

Ask your student:

• How are different cultures connected?
• What caused today's historical event?
• How did geography influence this society?

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11th Grade

• Analyze the foundations of American government and democracy
• Explain the rights and responsibilities of citizenship
• Evaluate economic systems and financial decision-making
• Investigate significant events in United States history
• Analyze historical arguments using multiple sources
• Participate in informed civic discussions

Ask your student:

• How does our government protect individual rights?
• What evidence supports today's lesson?
• How can citizens make a difference?

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12 Grade

• Evaluate contemporary issues using historical and civic perspectives
• Analyze economic choices and personal financial decisions Investigate public policy and civic participation
• Research and communicate solutions to community challenges
• Apply inquiry skills to analyze current events
• Prepare for college, careers, and active citizenship

Ask your student:

• What current issue are you studying?
• How can citizens influence public policy?
• What evidence helped you form your opinion?

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How you can support Social Studies success:

• Discuss Current Events
  Talk about local, national, and world news and encourage respectful conversations.
• Explore History Together
  Visit museums, historic sites, cultural centers, and New Mexico landmarks.
• Connect Learning to Community
  Discuss how geography, government, economics, and history affect everyday life.
• Encourage Questions
  Ask your student to explain their thinking and support ideas with evidence.

College and Career Readiness

Strong Social Studies skills help students:

• Think critically and evaluate evidence
• Analyze multiple perspectives
• Understand government, economics, and civic responsibility
• Communicate effectively using evidence
• Become informed, engaged citizens prepared for college, careers, and community leadership

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Responsible Citizen

Lead by example with integrity and ethical decision making to positively impact the local community.

Effective Communicator

Express thoughts and ideas clearly through both written and verbal dialogue, actively listen, and collaborate effectively with others in diverse settings. Foster positive community relationships through meaningful communication.

Focused on Wellness

Develop healthy habits in physical, emotional, social, and financial wellbeing for a healthy life balance.

Innovative Thinker

Use creative and critical thinking to solve complex problems, approach challenges from multiple perspectives, and innovate with meaningful solutions.

Self-Driven

Take initiative in setting and achieving goals. Demonstrate resilience in the face of challenges.

A Title I school in New Mexico is a school that receives federal funding to help students from low-income families meet academic standards.

• Eligibility

Schools are eligible to use Title I funds if at least 40% of their students come from low-income families. Schools can also qualify if they serve an eligible school attendance area where less than 40% of students are from low-income families, but they must get a waiver from the New Mexico Public Education Department.

• Purpose
  Title I funding aims to: 

  • Close the achievement gap 
  • Provide a high-quality education for all children 
  • Supplement state and local funding
     

• Services
  Title I schools provide services to help students meet academic standards, including: 

  • Instructional support and resources 
  • Tutoring 
  • Counseling 
  • Family literacy 
  • Computer-assisted instruction
     

• Funding
  The amount of Title I funding a school receives is based on poverty levels determined by the US Census Bureau. Local education agencies (LEAs) can use their own funds to fund basic services for the program. 

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Links

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Parents Right To Know

Title I Compact Form (English)

Title I Compact Form (Spanish)