Education Programs Archives - Rock Ridge Public Schools

601 School District Curriculum and Instructional Goals

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to establish broad curriculum parameters for the school district that encompass the Minnesota Academic Standards and federal law and are aligned with comprehensive achievement and civic readiness. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY The policy of the school district is to strive for…

602 Organization of School Calendar and School Day

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to provide for a timely determination of the school calendar and school day. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY The school calendar and schedule of the school day are important to parents, students, employees, and the general public for advance, effective planning of…

603 Curriculum Development

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to provide direction for continuous review and improvement of the school curriculum. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY Curriculum development shall be directed toward the fulfillment of the goals and objectives of the education program of the school district. III. RESPONSIBILITY The superintendent…

604 Instructional Curriculum

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to provide for the development of course offerings for students. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY A. Instruction must be provided in at least the following subject areas: 1. basic communication skills including reading and writing, literature, and fine arts; 2. mathematics and…

605 Alternative Educational Services

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to recognize the need for alternative educational services for some school district students. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY The school board recognizes the importance of alternative educational services for some students. Circumstances may be such that some students are put at risk…

606 Textbooks and Instructional Materials

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to provide direction for selection of textbooks and instructional materials. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY The school board recognizes that selection of textbooks and instructional materials is a vital component of the school district’s curriculum. The school board also recognizes that it…

606.5 Library Materials

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to provide direction and to delegate responsibility for selection and reconsideration of library materials. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF PURPOSE The school board recognizes that library materials serve as a vital component of a student’s education by enriching the breadth of the curriculum…

607 Organization of Grade Levels

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to address the grade level organization of schools within the school district. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY A. The policy of the school district is to address the groupings of grade levels as recognized in Minnesota Statutes section 120A.05, as follows: Elementary:…

608 Instructional Services – Special Education

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to set forth the position of the school board on the need to provide special educational services to some students in the school district. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY The school board recognizes that some students need special education and further recognizes…

609 Religion and Religious and Cultural Observances

I. PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to identify the status of religion as it pertains to the programs of the school district. II. GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY A. The school district shall neither promote nor disparage any religious belief or nonbelief. Instead, the school district encourages all students…