Curriculum Available
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LANGUAGE ARTS updated 03/09/09 |
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| Daily Grams | Easy Grammar Systems TE/student workbook combo only available |
2-8 |
Provide students with daily review of their language. Capitalization, punctuation, general review, and sentence combining. Student workbook with answers in back of book available for purchase. No TE available to borrow. http://www.learningthings.com/categories/egsdaily.htm, |
| Easy Grammar | Easy Grammar Systems |
3rd -High School |
The sole purpose of Easy Grammar is to provide students with grammar tools. Starts with teaching prepositions which makes subject-verb identification simple. TE and Student workbook available. http://www.easygrammar.com/index2.html, |
| Elements of Literature | Holt, Rinehart, & Winston |
6-12 |
Readings from a variety of authors and genres-poems, short stories, essays, memoirs, biographical sketches, and interviews, Excellent writing exercises w/ea. Lesson, Used at some Options sites in English classes. TE available in limited quantities, ST available. No consumable needed. http://hrw.com/c/product.web?record@386+s@mMXtRf3cmBX8., This link shows the 2007 edition, Options carries the 2003 ed., but this will give you an idea of the curriculum itself/ |
| English | Houghton-Mifflin |
1-8 |
Focuses on sentence structure, writing techniques, and grammar. TE and ST available. Workbook Plus available for purchase as an option. Book has many exercises in it as well. http://www.eduplace.com/parents/index.jsp, click on families> language arts> English K-8, 2004 Edition. |
| Open Court | Open Court NOTE: Older Edition for grades K-1, New Edition (Imagine It!) available for gr2-6. |
K-6 |
Open Court Reading is a literature rich, reading and language arts program that instills passion in children for lifelong learning and a love of reading. Includes all language arts needs INCLUDING spelling (grades 2-6). TE, ST available. IF YOU DO NOT WANT THE 6 VOLUME TEACHER’S EDITIONS, PLEASE LET US KNOW—THE SET IS EXCELLENT BUT VERY HEAVY! Workbooks available for purchase.NOTE: Cost for Gr K-1: $19.56. Cost for wkbks gr 2-6 (includes all Lang Arts and spelling—NEW!): $34.00 |
| Phonics/Word Study | Modern Curriculum Press, Listed as level A-F |
K-6 |
MCP “Plaid” Phonics incorporates best practices for teaching essential phonemic awareness and phonics skills with unmatched flexibility! It is more comprehensive, offering more flexibility, practice, and support to meet all your students' needs. TE available, Student workbooks available for purchase. http://plgcatalog.pearson.com/co_home.cfm?site_id=12 |
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LANGUAGE ARTS |
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| Saxon Phonics | Saxon Publishers |
K-2 |
A success oriented program that enables students to develop a solid foundation in phonics and thus become successful readers. TE and student workbooks available. http://www.pennywiselearning.com/Saxon-Phonics.html, |
| Spelling Connections | Zaner-Bloser |
K-8 |
Connects spelling to thinking, phonics, vocabulary, reading, and writing. TE available, student workbooks available for purchase. http://www.zaner-bloser.com/Spelling-Connections.html, |
| Spelling Power | Castlemoyle Books NOTE: Activity card set now comes on a CD-you will receive one or the other |
K-12 |
A multi sensory, multi level, individualized spelling program designed to help your student master spelling skills in just 15 minutes a day. Ask for Activity card set when you make your book order.The task cards provide more ideas to teach to various learning styles. TE and ST in one, no consumable needed or available. Instructional DVD will be sent with the curriculum, unless you tell us not to send it. www.spellingpower.com |
| Spelling Workout | Modern Curriculum Press |
1-8 Levels A-H |
Spelling Workout takes a solid phonic and structural analysis approach to encoding. TE available, student workbooks available for purchase. http://plgcatalog.pearson.com (1994 edition available through Options program) |
| Spell-It-Write | Zaner-Bloser |
K-6 |
A four part spelling process: Finding words, inspecting words, mastering words, and developing good spelling habits. TE available, student workbooks available for purchase. |
| Vocabulary Workshop (see chart below) | Sadlier-Oxford | 2nd-Level purple, 3rd-green, 4th- orange, 5th –blue, 6th-12th plus- levels A-H | Vocabulary development – focuses on words themselves, their meanings (both literal and figural), their ranges of application, and their relationships with other words. Great cumulative review throughout. TE available, student workbooks available for purchase. |
| Voyages in English | Loyola Press |
1-8 |
Students learn about grammar and how it is used to develop good writing skills by working on all aspects of Language Arts curriculum – Writing, listening, and speaking (No reading, spelling or vocab) Can use ST and TE only or can supplement by purchasing “Extra Practice workbook”—comes w/ TE. |
| Sing, Spell, Read, Write | Modern Curriculum Press |
Kindie First grade 2nd, 3rd, 4th grade |
This complete curriculum covers, all aspects of language arts for Kindies through 1st grade. For 2nd-4th grades, we have the workbook available. http://plgcatalog.pearson.com/program_multiple.cfm?site_id=12&discipline_id=804&subarea_id=0&program_id=261 see website for complete details. NOTE: we dispense one grade level per year. Please specify which grade level is needed. PLEASE note the kit contents inside the K-1 combo box. |
| Writing Strands | National Writing Institute |
Level 1-1st grade Level 2- grade 2 Level 3-grades3-8 start at this level for first time usage. |
Writing Program by Dave Marks written for homeschoolers www.writingstrands.com The books use a step-by-step, structured format to help students master composition techniques, a process which prepares them for college-level writing. Throughout its nine levels, the series organizes writing into four strands: creative, argumentative, report and research, and expository writing. PLEASE NOTE LEVELS ARE NOT BY GRADE—SEE BOX TO THE LEFT OR THE WEBSITE TO CHOOSE PROPER LEVEL. |
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| Write Source | Great Source NOTE: there is a TE available for the Student handbook AND for Skillsbooks. |
1-12 |
Write Source is geared to teach writing and grammar, no reading or spelling in this program. Each level has a specific name. Write One-1st grade, Write Away-2nd, Write onTrack-3rd, Writer’s Express-4th-5th, Write Source 2000 or All Write for 6th-8th, Writer’s Inc, or Write for College, 9th-12th grades. Each curriculum has: student handbook with matching TE, and skillsbook for purchase—with TE available as well. www.greatsource.com, |
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VOCABULARY WORKSHOP Grade-Level Placements |
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LANGUAGE ARTS CURRICULUM GUIDE |
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| Easy Grammar |
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| Elements of Literature |
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| English-Houghton Mifflin |
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| Open Court Grades K-1 |
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| Open Court Grades 2-6 |
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| Sing, Spell, Read Write |
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| Spelling Connections |
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| Spelling Workout |
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| Spell-It-Write |
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MATHEMATICS |
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| Since we cannot accommodate curriculum exchanges, it is strongly recommended that students be given a math placement test if you are using a math curriculum new to that student. | |||||
| Scott Foresman Exploring Mathematics | Harper Collins Publishers |
K-6 |
SF shares the vision of the NCTM standards. Includes: Active learning for strong concept development. * Effective Practice opportunities reinforce concepts. * Emphasis on problem solving. * Reasoning skills support mathematical thinking. http://www.scottforesmancatalog.com/program_multiple.cfm?site_id=18&discipline_id=806&subarea_id=0&program_id=18841, | ||
| Math-U-See | Math-U-See, Inc. HAS PLACEMENT TEST AVAILABLE ONLINE |
K-12 |
This approach is designed to make you a better teacher, and through you better students. Comes with video and manipulatives to help you understand basic concepts to help give the student a firm foundation in mathematics. Teacher pack comes with DVD and TE. Student packs (student workbook and test booklet) available for purchase. www.mathusee.com for placement tests | ||
| Prentice Hall Geometry | Prentice Hall |
9-12 |
Student text available. TE only available if not being used by Options Teacher for a Site class. | ||
| Saxon Math | Saxon Publishers |
K-3 |
This program is designed so that four lessons are taught each week with the fifth day of the week used for review (if necessary). : If desired, Ask for manipulatives set when ordering on the Book Order form—sample tub to view at Book Fair. | ||
| Saxon Math | Saxon Publishers Has Placement Test available online |
4-12 |
Saxon Math is the only major math program that systematically distributes instruction and practice and assessment throughout the academic year as opposed to concentrating, or massing, the instruction, practice and assessment of related concepts into a short period of time. Saxon’s unique approach to math instruction ensures that students not only gain but also retain essential math skills. (80% review to 20% new material per lesson) for placement test: http://www.harcourtachieve.com/en-US/default.htm, then click on Saxon, then click middle section for placement tests. (We DO NOT have DIVE CDs) | ||
| Middle School Math | Scott Foresman/ Addison-Wesley | 6-8
Courses 1-3 |
A math program that excels from every perspective. Through its content, features, and format, Scott Foresman MS Math recognizes the real-life needs and concerns specific to middle school-supported by research, but grounded in real classroom experience. | ||
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| Singapore Math | Federal Publications NOTE: no math manipulatives available with this curriculum |
K-6 NOTE: there is a new Kindie math level available through Options for Fall 2008 |
Singapore textbooks lead the student from the vocabulary of counting, shape, and position, through the famous pitfalls of word problems (story problems) to the beginnings of Algebra and Geometry. Includes enough exercises in the text to supply model explanations of the new topics as they come up. Each new topic becomes enriched by new connections with other parts of mathematics and applications of greater difficulty. Features of Singapore Math:
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SCIENCE |
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| Biology | Glencoe, 2004 ed. |
9-12 |
This text is for Options classroom use. To use it at home, no teacher’s Edition is available http://www.glencoe.com/catalog/index.php/subject?c=1674&s=4276&v=, then click on 2004 edition | ||
| Modern Biology | Holt, Rinehart & Winston, 1993 |
9-10 |
Modern Biology stresses the vital connection between biological principles and the processes of science. Students are given the solid foundation they need to understand the expanding role of biology in modern society and the skills to excel in future courses in science.(Student text and Teacher’s Edition available for home use) | ||
| Chemistry | Addison-Wesley, 2000 |
10-12 |
Addison-Wesley Chemistry is the nations #1 chemistry program, providing more students with a core foundation in chemistry than any other program available. Comprehensive content coverage and an inviting, student friendly approach have made this program the favorite of teachers and students across the country. (TE may be available) | ||
| Modern Chemistry | Holt, Rinehart & Winston 1999 |
10-12 |
A theory-driven text, Modern Chemistry remains the program of choice for teachers who strive to instill in students a solid and thorough understanding of the subject. Presents the fundamentals of chemistry in appealing new ways that continue to make it one of the most substantive programs of its kind. (TE may be available) | ||
| Discover Science | Scott Foresman 2006 |
K-6 |
Complete Science content coverage…Plus opportunities to develop skills needed to understand how science works. Content is organized into four major units and several content strands. Each unit and strand is developed continuously throughout the program. Units: Life, Physical, Earth, and Human Body. Quick Study Guide available, NO TE available) The “Quick Study books” available now will be for sale for $2.00 each—these are basically a printed version of the comprehension questions at the end of each lesson. “Workbook” reinforces textbook, “Activity book” emphasizes scientific method and will be available for purchase for $5.00 each. Please specify on book order forms: “quick study” and /or “workbook” and/or “Activity” NEW FOR FALL 2009: Can purchase “Workbook TE”, “Activity TE” which is student workbook and TE in one-- $7.00 each. http://www.scottforesmancatalog.com/program_multiple.cfm?site_id=18&discipline_id=814&subarea_id=0&program_id=20501, | ||
| Earth Science Life Science | Prentice Hall Choose one type: either Earth, or Life Science |
6-8 |
Science Explorer helps you provide middle school students with a solid science education. With comprehensive content, this 3-part book series contains a wealth of resources to help students access and better understand core science concepts. (Provides a rich and flexible assortment of activities that reinforce content, meet a variety of learning styles, and prepares students for today’s standardized tests. No TE available—Used at some Options Sites | ||
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SCIENCE |
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| Glencoe Science | Glencoe/McGraw Hill 2003 | Level Red 6th Level Green 7th Level Blue 8th | Glencoe Science is a flexible program that allows you to decide the pace at which you cover the content and which topics to present, based on the needs of the student. (These texts are for Options classroom use. For use at home, NO Teacher’s Edition is available) http://www.glencoe.com/catalog/index.php/catalog?c=1674, then click Integrated levels, Red, Green or Blue, 2003 Edition | ||
| Physics | Saxon NOTE: comes with ST, solutions, answers, tests |
11-12 |
Saxon Physics is taught at an introductory level and is unique because the entire program is based on introducing a topic to a student and then allowing them to build upon that concept as they learn new ones. Topics are never dropped but are instead increased in complexity and practiced every day, providing the time required for concepts to become totally familiar. | ||
| Physics for Career Education | Prentice Hall |
11-12 |
http://www.pearsonschool.com | ||
| Physical Science | Glencoe/McGraw Hill |
8-9 |
Options classroom use For use at home, NO Teacher’s Edition is available) | ||
| Physical Science | Prentice Hall |
6-9 |
Prentice Hall is a complete program for use with middle school physical science students | ||
| Physical Science Concepts in Action | Prentice Hall 2004 ed. |
9-12 |
A physical science course that gives fundamental principles a fresh new twist and engages students on a level they understand and enjoy. Prentice Hall Physical Science: Concepts in Action delivers exactly that—an active approach to learning that inspires and motivates the next generation of students. http://www.pearsonschool.com, | ||
| Select Earth Science Select Life Science Select Physical Science | RonJon Publishing choose one: Earth, Life or Physical |
6-8 |
These books provide an exciting, different, challenging, unique, and fun approach to science. They are designed in a modular format (modules are much like chapters or sections in traditional textbooks). Each module focuses on a major topic and contains major sections: Information, Activity, Discussion, and Homework. Student text AND Teacher’s Editions available for home use | ||
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SOCIAL STUDIES |
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| American Government | Great Source |
9-12 |
American Government puts an enormous emphasis on activities to make it interesting so that the student will end up with a better sense of what governing means. TE, ST and workbook available—all non-consumable http://www.greatsource.com, | ||
| American Nation | Prentice Hall |
6-8 |
American Nation provides students with a lively chronological history of the United States, from it’s beginnings to the present. TE and ST available, no consumables | ||
| Colorado Crossroads of the West | Pruett Publishing |
4-6 |
This book focuses on the everyday life of the people who have lived in Colorado, but also emphasizes the importance of region and place in history. ST only | ||
| History of US | Oxford University Press |
6-8 |
A 11 volume series that tells the story of America from Prehistory to the present. The TE and blackline masters available on request only for high school students. | ||
| Mapping the World by Heart | Tom Snyder Productions |
5-12 |
Mapping the World by Heart presents world geography in manageable chunks. Students learn to draw and label locational geography of countries, land, and water. Teaching video comes with notebook—non-consumable. SET of MAPS available for purchase.—must request on book order form. http://www.tomsnyder.com/products/product.asp?SKU=MWHMWH&Subject=SocialStudies, | ||
| Social Studies | MacMillan/McGraw Hill, 2005 |
K-6 |
This social studies program pays tribute to the noble values of our country while teaching the importance of freedom and patriotism. Includes maps, charts, graphs, photos, and illustrations to help students learn and organize social studies content. Kindie level has no ST, use TE in it’s place. Grades 1-6, TE and ST available. Additional activity workbook available for purchase, must order this on book order form, we will not automatically order it. http://www.mhschool.com/socialstudies/2003-5/student/index.html, | ||
| United States and It’s Neighbors | MacMillan/McGraw Hill, 1995 |
5 |
Presents the history of the Untied States chronologically with a strong and consistent integration of geography, the humanities, citizenship, and economics. TE and ST available. | ||
| World Geography: Building A Global Perspective | Prentice Hall, 2000 |
9-12 |
World Geography: Building a Global Perspective is a standards-based program that helps students understand how geography impacts their lives. The story-telling narrative and integrated visuals - combined with user-friendly teacher support and interactive tools - makes it easy to present lessons that are both current and compelling. TE and ST available | ||
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| World Geography Today | Holt, Rinehart & Winston, 2003 ed. |
9-12 |
World Geography Today has extensive coverage of both human and physical geography and provides students with the global perspective, critical thinking, and geographical skills needed to understand the inter-relatedness between people and places. TE and ST available., http://www.hrw.com/c/product.web?nocache@4+s@gZEqVRBwdDRgU+record@167, | ||
| World History: Continuity and Change | Holt, Rinehart & Winston, 1999 ed. |
9-12 |
World History: Continuity & Change combines a solid core of Western civilization coverage with a balanced treatment of other regions of the world. TE and ST available. http://www.hrw.com/c/dlist.web?nocache@6+s@gZEqVRBwdDRgU+curList@0+frompage@tocre, | ||
| World History: Patterns of Civilizations | Prentice Hall, 1993 |
9-12 |
Patterns Civilization presents a chronological narrative of world history from the earliest civilization to the present. Within it’s framework, the text traces the development of civilizations in different parts of the world. TE and ST available. | ||
| World History: People & Nations | Holt, Rinehart & Winston 1993 ed. |
9-12 |
World History: People & Nations transforms the study of history into a spectacular time-travel adventure.This highly acclaimed program provides rich, in-depth content that invites the reader to explore how significant personalities, events, and civilizations have shaped the fascinating story of world history. TE and ST available. http://www.hrw.com/c/dlist.web?nocache@3+s@0mIB7.2LEUg8Y+curList@0+frompage@tocreof, | ||
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES |
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| Power-Glide Junior (CD audio) Spanish, Latin, French | Power-Glide | NOTE ORDER EITHER: Children’s (Grade K-3rd) Junior (Grade 4th-6th) | This easy to use comprehensive course engages and motivates students through tightly-woven and innovating adventure stories, activities designed to help children communicate, superb illustrations, music, and much more! TE, CD set, and workbooks available—DO NOT WRITE in workbooks, and student may use them at no cost. |
| Power-Glide Ultimate (audio) Spanish | Power-Glide |
6th grade and up |
This easy to use comprehensive course engages and motivates students by putting them in the heart of the action of a highly acclaimed adventure story. TE, CD set, and workbooks available—DO NOT WRITE in workbooks, and student may use them at no cost. http://www.power-glide.com/, |
| Rosetta Stone (CD-Rom) Spanish French German (limited copies) Chinese (limited copies) | Rosetta Stone ONE ROSETTA STONE KIT per Family. NOTE that directions for home use are in lid of box. |
Grades K-12 Level 1 Beginner Level 2 Intermediate For Spanish and French, Only Level 1 for other languages |
Provides mastery instruction in Listening Comprehension, Reading, Speaking and Writing. Systematic structure teaches vocabulary and grammar naturally, without lists and drills. Previews, exercises and tests accompany every lesson with automated tutorials throughout the program. NOTE: does not provide adequate grammar as needed for High School Foreign language credit, supplementation suggested. http://www.rosettastone.com/personal/languages/spanish-latin-america, |
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| Art History | Davis, 2007 | 9-12 | High school level art history—excellent text for the serious art student. |
| Artistic Pursuits | Artistic Pursuits | K-12 NOTE: For grades K-3, book 1-many copies available, Book 2—limited copies available. For grades 4-6, Jr High, Sr High, order Book 1 or Book 2—many copies available | A comprehensive art program designed to involve the student in the creative process while developing observational skills.Texts have prints of the Masters. K-3, Book 1 and 2: An introduction to the visual arts 4-6, book 1 and 2: Emphasis on American art Jr. High Book 1 and 2: Emphasis on Art around the world Sr.High Book 1 and 2:Emphasis on European Art http://www.artisticpursuits.com/, |
| Atelier Art | Atelier Art | K-12 One level per family Level 2:ages 5-8 Level 3: ages 6-10 Level 4: ages 7-11 Level 5: ages 8-13 Level 6: ages 9-15 Level 7: ages 10-15 | http://homeschoolart.com/,each level contains Instruction notebook, set of 3 DVDs, and art Prints. There are no consumables with this curriculum. Please look at the leveling to the left of this column and choose ONE level for the whole family. Order the LEVEL # on the book order form. |
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| Building Thinking Skills | Critical Thinking Books & Software |
K-12 NOTE: new Hands-On Primary Edition (K-1) with figural and verbal components, available FALL 2008 through Options program |
Building Thinking Skills provides highly effective verbal and nonverbal reasoning activities to improve students' vocabulary, reading, writing, math, logic, and figural-spatial skills as well as their visual and auditory processing. This exceptional skill set provides a solid foundation for academic excellence and success on any assessment test. Hands-On Primary-K-1st grade Book 1—grades 2-3 Book 2---grades 4-6 Book 3---Figural or Verbal—grades 7-12 http://www.criticalthinking.com/series/052/index_p.html, |
| Guide to Geekdom |
5-12 |
Book 4: Basic HTML Programming Book 1: Display Properties Book 2: Windows Basic Book 3: Basic PC Troubleshooting http://www.guidetogeekdom.com, | |
| Core Knowledge Series What your K-6th Grader Needs to Know | Delta Education |
K-6 |
The Core Knowledge series helps children gain the fundamentals they will need to make progress in school and be effective in society. http://www.coreknowledge.org/CK/index.htm, |