Stevens actively implements the Seattle Public School's Standard Based learning system. This system has identified clear learning outcomes or targets for reading, writing, science, math and communication in kindergarten through high school grades. Even though documents show subjects broken into grade level learning, we view these learning outcomes as a learning continuum. Therefore, if a child is in a third grade class, but has exceeded standards for the level, we address this issue by using materials that will continue to provide an intellectual challenge. As a result, teachers no longer teach to textbooks. Instead they teach to learning outcomes and have been empowered to use any curriculum or supplies necessary to help kids reach or exceed standards.

• Writing- emphasis on the writing process and the six writing traits
• Reading- literature circles, discussion, decoding skills of phonics and whole language
• Math - Terc, an open-ended multi-step solving curriculum

Rigorous Education

The staff at Stevens Elementary is working hard to provide rigorous instruction for all students. Considering the wide range of abilities in every classroom, this is a difficult task. We define rigor as instruction which ---- We use a variety of methods

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