Maranacook Area Schools

MARANACOOK AREA SCHOOLS
A Caring School Community dedicated to Excellence

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All students will increase their academic performance and will be prepared for career, 
post-secondary education, and life pathways.
The future of our communities depends on our youth meeting this goal. They need our support!    
  
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The Guiding Principles for the RSU #38 Vision states that: 
Students need an evidence-based, rigorous curriculum that
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Screen Shot 2014-02-25 at 2.54.31 PMblends the changing needs of society with the needs of individual learners
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(Note: RSU 38 School Board sponsored a community-based future search in the Spring of 2018 and will be developing an updated Strategic Plan during the 2018-19 school year.)

CURRICULUM IS CURRENTLY BEING UPDATED IN ALL AREAS TO MEET THIS GOAL!

RSU #38 Curriculum Guides

Math

Maine Learning Results Standards for MATHEMATICS

English Language Arts (Reading, Writing, Speaking & Listening)

Guidance

Physical Education & Health

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MATHEMATICS K-12  
Instruction in Mathematics in RSU #38 addresses the Common Core Standards. How are these expectations different from traditional approaches to math? 
  • RIGOR– students are introduced to concepts
  • USE STRATEGIES– students learn multiple strategies for solving any problem
  • UNDERSTAND & EXPLAIN – students show how to solve problems AND can explain why each approach works at younger ages
  • USE MODELS & EQUATIONS – students use visual models and equations to represent mathematical problems from a young age
WRITING K-12  
Writing Instruction in RSU #38 addresses the Common Core Standards for Writing. The new standards emphasize 
  • The writing process including drafting, editing, and revising
  • Different types of writing: Narrative, Informational, Persuasive
Maranacook Area Schools

45 Millard Harrison Drive,
Readfield, ME 04355-3583
Phone: 207.685.3336 | Fax: 207.685.4703

Jay Charette, Superintendent
Email: Jay_Charette@maranacook.org

Contact Webmaster: diane@maranacook.org

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