- Holmes
- Overview
Our Academics & Electives
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We draw upon the expertise of our educators and work together to create models of outstanding achievement in every classroom. Through implementing high-quality instructional materials and transforming the academic culture in our schools, we challenge and inspire our students to thrive in the world. With a wide variety of academics and enrichment opportunities aligned with state standards, we support students in unlocking their potential as they extend their skills and talents beyond the classroom. Our core curriculum includes:
- English Language Arts - We are committed to nurturing and developing a strong literacy foundation for all students in the early school years by implementing literacy instructional frameworks that prepare students to become independent readers and writers.
- Math - The mathematics curriculum seeks to ensure mathematical competence and confidence in students in mathematics-rich classroom environments.
- Science - Classroom experiences in science are connected to real-world phenomena and provide opportunities to engage in science and engineering practices through exposure to STEM-related career pathways.
- Social Studies - Students gain the content knowledge, intellectual skills, and core democratic values necessary for fulling their civic duties in a participatory democracy and effectively engaging in our global society.
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Student Achievement
A.L. Holmes ensures that our curriculum is aligned with the vision of DPSCD. Each student will learn from a rigorous academic program. Our students are engaged in rigorous and relevant in all content areas daily. Having a safe and positive learning environment is one of our top priorities. Therefore, our students and staff assist us with the full implementation of vision daily.
Our curriculum includes Language Arts (EL Education), Mathematics (Eureka Math), Science (Mystery Science), Social Studies.
Mathematics
The mathematics curriculum is fully aligned to state standards—what students are expected to learn and be able to do at the end of each grade level. The Math for K-8 is called Eureka Math and it encourages mathematics-rich classroom environments. The math curriculum promotes rigor, relevance, and relationships in mathematics classrooms. Math Link: MATH K-8 Eureka
Science
- Curriculum aligned to state and national standards
- Data-driven differentiated instruction
- Engaging 3-Dimensional, hands-on, scientific investigations
- Classroom experiences connected to real-world phenomena
- Opportunities to engage in science and engineering practices
- Exposure to STEM-related career pathways
- incorporating Disciplinary Core Ideas, Science and Engineering Practices, and Crosscutting Concepts in each lesson
- All third-grade classes include the LEGO Robotics incorporating the program from LEGO LEAGUE
- Links for Science CurriculumIQWST: Grades 6-8, CREATE for STEM: Grades 4-5 and 6-8, Mystery Science: Grades K-5
Social Studies
Our Social Studies curriculum is aligned with the Michigan State Standards. As called for by the standards in the primary grades, the curriculum begins introducing students to disciplines of social studies such as geography, economics, history, civics, and government through familiar, age-appropriate concepts. Concepts become increasingly more complex as students matriculate. In grades five through eight, our courses emphasize the national geography and history standards. Social Studies Link: Michigan K-8 Content Expectations
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A. L. Holmes students can take electives classes for a well-rounded educational experience.
- Art Classes
- Computer Science Classes
- Physical Education