Red Oak Curriculum
Our curriculum draws from the latest research findings combined with our experience working with ROCS students over the years. The curriculum is inherently adaptable, continuously evolving to cater to the needs and interests of our students, contemporary events, and the enthusiastic pursuits of our educators. Each curriculum’s scope and sequence is crafted by the educator teaching the class. Consequently, our scope and sequences also remain by design - flexible, consistently growing and enhancing over time.
Our curriculum goals at Red Oak are to introduce content that:
will 'spark' enthusiasm
encourages curiosity & a quest for learning
respects that kids can handle difficult topics
broadens their perspective of the world
allows students to actively participate in the selection of material (...is guided by students)
is contemporary and responsive to the needs/interests of the students
To offer the content in a way that:
creates students who self-identify as learners
encourages students to question content (information literacy) and the authority of its source (media literacy)
models curiosity & allows kids to wonder and ask questions
empowers students to take academic risks
gives students confidence to make mistakes and learn from them
make students feel valued as learners and community members
encourages students to be self-motivated learners (educational initiative)
develops collaboration and cooperation as students actively/authentically work with others
To prepare learners to be able to:
think critically & form their own opinions
step outside of their comfort zone to solve problems
know how to locate resources to find an answer
*We are working on adding descriptions of how each of our educators approach their subject matter within their classroom. This content will be added below as it is completed.