Curriculum

The mission of Oregon School District's curriculum is to provide our learners a rigorous, guaranteed, viable and engaging 4K-12 curriculum driven by the standards adopted by the Oregon School Board.Our curriculum is a tool we utilize to provide a diverse range of personalized learning experiences leading to empowered learners along their journey towards the OSD Portrait of a Graduate.

We continually refine our curriculum to cultivate the learner's ability to think critically and creatively, problem-solve, reason, develop global competencies and to nurture an intrinsic motivation to learn. All of this is built on a solid foundation of caring for the whole child and the creation of an equitable educational environment.

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Educational Standards

Agriculture: Wisconsin Standards for Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources
Art & Design: Wisconsin Art and Design Standards
Career & Technical Education: Wisconsin Career and Technical Education Standards
English Language Arts: Wisconsin Standards for English Language Arts
English Language Learners: WIDA English Language Development (ELD) Standards
Family & Consumer Sciences: Wisconsin Standards for Family and Consumer Sciences
Financial Literacy: Wisconsin Standards for Personal Financial Literacy
Health:
- Wisconsin Standards for Health
- Summary of State Statutes regarding Human Growth and Development (HGD) (taught in grades 4, 5, 6, 8 & 10)
Information & Technology Literacy:
Math: WI Standards for Mathematics 2021
Music: Wisconsin Music Standards
Physical Education: National Physical Education Standards
Science: Next Generation Science Standards
Social Studies: Wisconsin Social Studies Standards
- Wisconsin Social Emotional Learning Competencies (Español)
- Learning for Justice Social Justice Standards (Español)
World Language: ACTFL Standards for World Languages

Literacy Approach & Curriculum Resources

Approach to Literacy (Kindergarten - Grade 5)

We place immense value on the importance of reading as it serves as the cornerstone for success across all academic subjects and plays a pivotal role in shaping our students' academic journey. We are committed to ensuring that every child has the skills they need to learn to read and have adopted a science . We know that decades of research specific to how the reading brain develops points us in the right direction as far as how to provide the most effective reading instruction. We believe it is imperative for teachers to understand and utilize the techniques of science-based literacy instruction have taught us. Together, we endeavor to foster a strong foundation in literacy that will support their academic growth and success.

For questions about the OSD literacy curriculum, contact:

Darci Jarstad, Assistant Director of Learning & Student Achievement | 608-835-4002 | dakrueger@OregonSD.org
Kim White, Literacy Coach | 608-835-4051 | kewhite@OregonSD.org

Curriculum Resources for Families

We have implemented Expeditionary Learning (EL) as our core instructional approach for grades K-5. EL offers a dynamic and engaging way for students to learn, fostering a love for discovery and exploration.

To learn more about what your child will be experiencing in their grade level, please click on the respective grade below. You'll find detailed information about the EL modules, as well as practical tips and resources to support your child's learning journey.

Additional Resources for Helping Students

Structured Literacy Video for Parents and resources by grade level (K-3+)
Parents Guide to Structured Literacy
How to Teach Higher Level Comprehension
Cox Campus for Families
Literacy at Home
Why Some Kids Struggle and How to Help
Summer Reading Opportunities

State Report Cards

The school report card rates each Wisconsin school and district on an “Accountability Index Score” from 0 to 100. Accountability Index Scores are comprised of the following weighted factors:

Achievement in English language arts and math;
Growth as measured by year-to-year scores on statewide tests;
Target group outcomes for students who need the most support while also improving outcomes for all students; and
On-track to graduation, which measures how successfully students are progressing toward completing K-12 education.

The weight of each category depends on the demographics of the school. DPI provides a Report Card Weighting Calculator to calculate the priority area weights used in the School and District Report Cards to produce the overall score for a school or district.

We utilize the WI report card data along with a variety of other student achievement measures to gain insights into current educational practices, areas of strengths and opportunities for continued growth for our students.

It is important to note that there is not one single measure that reflects the quality of a student’s education in the Oregon School District. While our state report cards reflect strong academic achievement, please know there is so much more to a student’s learning and education than a school-wide score.

2022-23 Report Card

Required Notices

ACT 55 Annual Notice - English

Act 55 Annual Notice - Spanish

Wisconsin ESSA Information

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Student Assessment

The Oregon School District agrees with the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction's statement that well-constructed assessment systems lead to better learning outcomes for students. The OSD assessment system is based on five critical beliefs:

The most valuable assessment is formative and drives the teaching and learning process
Benchmark or interim assessments (e.g., STAR, MAP) allow teachers and learners to track growth and progress over time
Summative assessments (e.g. Forward, Aspire, ACT) provide snapshots of learner progress and inform OSD curriculum/instructional strategy choices
Multiple data points are reviewed when making instructional decisions
All children are so much more than their assessment scores - we strive to know our learners as individuals and consider the whole child when making instructional decisions

Wisconsin’s Strategic Assessment Systems

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Assessment Links

Main Contacts

Jon Tanner

Director of Learning and Student Achievement

School: (608) 835-4018

Darci Jarstad

Assistant Director of Teaching and Learning

School: (608) 835-4002

Michele Brisack

Administrative Assistant

School: (608) 835-4007

Celia Paczwa

K-8 Mathematics Coordinator

School: (608) 835-4053

Kimberly White

K-8 English Language Arts Coordinator

School: (608) 835-4051

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