Learning and Instruction

Common Core State Standards

• Math Grades K-12
• English/ Language Arts Grades K-12

Michigan Science Standards

• Science Grades K-12

Michigan Social Studies Expectations

• Social Studies Grade Level Content Expectations Grades K-8
• Social Studies Content Expectations Grades 9-12

Advanced Placement Curriculum- High School

• Advanced Placement (AP) Curriculum

Jackson College Middle College branch at Tecumseh High School

• JC Middle College

Career Technical Education (CTE)- High School

• The Common Career Technical Core for Career Technical Education

Learning and Instruction

Learning and instruction at North and South Early Learning Centers focus on building strong foundational skills by providing opportunities for students to engage in learning at their developmental level. Students are challenged and find success and joy in learning. Opportunities are created for creative thinking, collaboration, problem solving, and reflection.

In creating the Ideal Learning Experience, students' individual goals, interests, and learning styles guide their learning experiences. One way this is done is through the use of Project-Based Learning (PBL).

Project-Based Learning is a research-based instructional practice that allows students to gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to an authentic, engaging and complex question, problem, or challenge. By integrating content across the disciplines and taking into account students’ interests and learning styles, teachers will provide meaningful learning opportunities for each and every student.

Assessment

We align assessments directly to TPS learning outcomes and curriculum. We use student assessment data consistently and effectively to understand and explain each student’s progress, to provide a feedback loop to educators regarding learning strategies, and to help TPS educators and leaders to continuously improve student results.

Learning is monitored daily through the use of formative assessments in the classroom. To monitor learning growth and achievement throughout the year, the following assessments are also used:

• NWEA MAP Growth is a computer adaptive test created by NWEA that students take three times per school year. The results provide teachers with the information needed to create learning opportunities based on each student's developmental learning level, as well as monitor and support each student’s academic growth over time.
• The Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessment is a one-on-one assessment that is administered by teachers throughout the year to determine each student’s independent and instructional reading levels. Teachers are able to observe student reading behaviors, engage in comprehension conversations that go beyond retelling, and make informed decisions regarding the child’s next steps for learning and instruction.
• DIBELS is a one-on-one assessment that is administered by teachers throughout the year to measure each student’s foundational literacy skills. This data is used to create each student’s literacy plan of study. A DIBELS Parent Guide is available here.

Learning and Instruction

Learning and instruction at Compass Learning Center focuses on continuing to build upon each student’s foundational skills. Students are engaged throughout the day with learning opportunities at their developmental level. Students are challenged and find success and joy in learning.

Opportunities are created for creative thinking, collaboration, problem solving, and reflection. In creating the Ideal Learning Experience, students individual goals, interests, and learning styles guide their learning experiences. One way this is done is through the use of Project-Based Learning (PBL).

Project-Based Learning is a research-based instructional practice that allows students to gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to an authentic, engaging and complex question, problem, or challenge.

By integrating content across the disciplines and taking into account students’ interests and learning styles, teachers will provide meaningful learning opportunities for each and every student.

Assessment

We align assessments directly to TPS learning outcomes and curriculum. We use student assessment data consistently and effectively to understand and explain each student’s progress, to provide a feedback loop to educators regarding learning strategies, and to help TPS educators and leaders to continuously improve student results.

Learning is monitored daily through the use of formative assessments in the classroom. To monitor learning growth and achievement throughout the year, the following assessments are also used:

• NWEA MAP Growth is a computer adaptive test created by NWEA that students take three times per school year. The results provide teachers with the information needed to deliver appropriate content for each student and determine each student’s academic growth over time.

• The Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessment is a one-on-one assessment that is used as needed by teachers throughout the year to determine each student’s independent and instructional reading levels. Teachers are able to observe student reading behaviors one-on-one, engage in comprehension conversations that go beyond retelling, and make informed decisions regarding the child’s next steps for learning and instruction.

Learning and Instruction

Learning and instruction at STEAM East and West Learning Centers focus on creating learning opportunities for creative thinking, collaboration, problem solving, and reflection. Through Project-Based Learning opportunities, students are challenged and find success and joy in learning. Project-Based Learning (PBL) is a research-based instructional practice that allows students to gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to an authentic, engaging and complex question, problem, or challenge. As a STEAM Learning Center, Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics content are integrated into meaningful and relevant learning experiences. In creating the Ideal Learning Experience, students individual goals, interests, and learning styles guide their learning in specially designed student-centered environments.

Assessment

We align assessments directly to TPS learning outcomes and curriculum. We use student assessment data consistently and effectively to understand and explain each student’s progress, to provide a feedback loop to educators regarding learning strategies, and to help TPS educators and leaders to continuously improve student results.

Learning is monitored daily through the use of formative assessments in the classroom. To monitor learning growth and achievement throughout the year, the following assessments are also used:

• NWEA MAP Growth is a computer adaptive test created by NWEA that students take three times per school year. The results provide teachers with the information needed to deliver appropriate content for each student and determine each student’s academic growth over time.

Learning and Instruction

Learning and instruction at Tecumseh High School focuses on providing multiple learning pathways to ensure that each student is prepared for their future. Students are engaged throughout the day with relevant learning experiences. In creating the Ideal Learning Experience, students individual goals, interests, and learning styles guide their learning experiences. One way this is done is through the use of Project-Based Learning (PBL). Project-Based Learning is a research-based instructional practice that allows students to gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to an authentic, engaging and complex question, problem, or challenge. By integrating content across the disciplines and taking into account students’ interests and learning styles, educators provide meaningful learning opportunities for each and every student.

TPS students are provided with opportunities to experience many different trades, vocations, and careers during their time in High School.

• Job Shadowing and internships
• Jackson College Middle College
• Mechatronics
• LISD Tech Center

Assessment

We align assessments directly to TPS learning outcomes and curriculum. We use student assessment data consistently and effectively to understand and explain each student’s progress, to provide a feedback loop to educators regarding learning strategies, and to help TPS educators and leaders to continuously improve student results.

Learning is monitored daily through the use of formative assessments in the classroom. To monitor learning growth and achievement throughout the year, the following assessments are also used:

• NWEA MAP Growth is a computer adaptive test created by NWEA that 9th and 10th grade students take three times per school year. The results provide teachers with the information needed to deliver appropriate content for each student and determine each student’s academic growth over time.
• PSAT
• SAT