Pacific Grove Unified School District has a long-standing tradition of high academic student achievement. These efforts continue with the implementation of the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). These standards will challenge us to examine our instructional practices in order to reach higher levels of student engagement and academic rigor.  We view this as an opportunity to seek out innovative tools and techniques for teaching and for creating more engaging and challenging learning experiences for students so that they will be better prepared to enter an ever-changing world.

Subject Area	Grade Level
English Language Arts (ELA)	K-5th  6-12th
Mathematics	K   1st   2nd  3rd   4th
Literacy in History/Social Science, Science and Technical Subjects	6-12th
Next Generation Science Standards	K   1st  2nd  3rd  4th  5th Middle School High School
English Language Development (ELD)	K   1st   2nd   3rd   4th   5th 6th   7th   8th   9-10th 11-12th
Career Technical Education (CTE) Model Curriculum Standards	9-12th
Division of Apprenticeship Standards from the California Department of Industrial Relations	9-12th

 

Introduction to Common Core Standards for Parents: English - Spanish

• About Common Core – CDE
• CCSS English Language
• CCSS Math Resources – CDE
• CCSS Resources for Parents and Guardians – CDE
• CCSS News and Resources for Schools and Districts

The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) will replace the former CA Content Standards for science and provide a path forward towards strengthening student understanding and depth of knowledge of physical, earth, life, and environmental science. NGSS emphasizes the integrated relationships that exist between these four disciplines, incorporate mathematical and engineering practices, and promote critical thinking and problem solving throughout the learning process. The NGSS framework was developed with the participation of representatives from 26 states, content experts from higher education, professional scientists, and members from the National Science Teachers Association. Science teachers throughout PGUSD have begun aligning their instruction and teaching science lessons containing these new standards. The new science standards contain three structural components:
 

 

• Next Generation Standards – For States, By States
• NGSS for California Public Schools, K-12 – CDE
• NSTA’s NGSS Hub