Transition to Kindergarten in the Monroe School District supports students in meeting Washington State kindergarten readiness expectations and building the skills needed for a successful start to elementary school.

The district uses Creative Curriculum, Handwriting Without Tears, Second Step, and Engage NY Preschool as approved instructional resources in Transition to Kindergarten classrooms. Instructional materials are also available in Spanish to support multilingual learners.

Like Transition to Kindergarten, our preschool classrooms also use Creative Curriculum and Second Step. In addition, preschool teachers provide more intensive individualized special curriculum designed around each student's Individual Education Plans (IEPs).

Elementary English Language Arts instruction in the Monroe School District is aligned to Washington State Learning Standards and grounded in the science of reading. Instruction integrates reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language development to support grade-level learning for all students.

The district uses Fountas & Pinnell Literacy, Units of Study in Reading and Writing, and UFLI Foundations as core instructional resources to support comprehensive literacy instruction. i-Ready My Path for Reading is used as a supplemental resource to provide targeted practice and support.

Elementary math instruction in the Monroe School District is aligned to Washington State Learning Standards and the Mathematical Practices. Instruction emphasizes conceptual understanding, procedural fluency, and application to build mathematical fluency and rigor.

The district uses Eureka Math as the core instructional resource for grades K–5. i-Ready My Path is used as a supplemental resource to support foundational skills, provide targeted practice, and offer extension when needed.

Elementary science instruction in the Monroe School District is aligned to Washington State Science Learning Standards and emphasizes hands-on investigation, problem-solving, and real-world phenomena. Instruction supports students in developing scientific thinking and understanding how science connects to everyday life.

The district uses Mystery Science as the core instructional resource for grades K–5. OpenSciEd is being piloted in grades 3–5 at select schools to inform future adoption decisions.

Elementary social studies instruction in the Monroe School District is aligned to Washington State Social Studies Learning Standards and helps students develop understanding of history, geography, civics, economics, and culture. Teachers use a variety of high-quality instructional materials to support engaging and meaningful learning.

All social studies instruction includes Since Time Immemorial curriculum to support Washington State Tribal Sovereignty education. Social studies learning reflects diverse perspectives and helps students understand how people and ideas have shaped our communities. Inquiry Journeys is being piloted in grades K–5 at select schools to inform future adoption decisions.

Elementary health instruction in the Monroe School District is aligned to Washington State Health Standards and supports students in developing knowledge and skills for lifelong well-being, safety, and healthy relationships.

The district uses ETR HealthSmart as the core instructional resource for health education. Age-appropriate instruction in sexual health begins in grade 4, and HIV/AIDS education is taught in grade 5 as part of the required health curriculum.

Social Emotional Learning in the Monroe School District supports students in developing skills for self-management, empathy, relationship-building, and responsible decision-making. Instruction promotes positive classroom communities and student well-being.

The district uses Second Step as the core instructional resource for Social Emotional Learning in grades K–5. PAX Good Behavior Game is also used at most schools to support consistent expectations, positive behavior, and self-regulation.

The EXCEL (Highly Capable) program serves qualifying students in grades 3-5. Instruction is aligned to Washington State Learning Standards and extends the district’s core curriculum (see elementary instructional materials above) through enrichment, acceleration, and appropriately challenging learning experiences.

Math and literacy curriculum is typically accelerated by one grade level. For example, 6th grade math lessons are typically taught to students in the 5th grade EXCEL program. In addition, the teacher differentiates lessons, assignments, and projects based on students' readiness, interests, and learning profiles.

Monroe School District’s Elementary Dual Language program supports students in developing biliteracy and bilingualism while meeting Washington State Learning Standards.

The program follows a 90/10 model in Transition to Kindergarten and Kindergarten, with approximately 90% of instruction in Spanish and 10% in English. Instruction gradually increases in English over time, transitioning to a 50/50 model by grades 4 and 5.

The American Reading Company - ARC Core instructional materials are used to teach Literacy in English and Spanish. All other core instructional resources in Math, Science, Social Studies, Health, and SEL (see elementary instructional materials above) are provided in Spanish and English to support language development and academic learning.

Monroe School District offers an Elementary Montessori program at Maltby Elementary School. The program follows Montessori principles that emphasize hands-on learning, student independence, and mixed-age classrooms.

Instruction is aligned to Washington State Learning Standards and supported by Montessori materials and practices that promote academic growth, social development, and self-directed learning.

6th-8th: Holt, Literature © 2012

ELA 9 - Holt Literature © 2012

ELA 10 - Holt Literature © 2012

ELA 11 - Holt Literature © 2012

ELA 12 - Holt Collections © 2015

Algebra - Illustrative Math - Algebra I, Kendall Hunt © 2019

Geometry - Illustrative Math - Geometry Kendall Hunt © 2019

Algebra II - Illustrative Math - Algebra II, Kendall Hunt © 2019

Biology - BCS Biology, Kendall Hunt, © 2011

Environmental Science - Sustaining Your Word, Cengage © 2017

Chemistry - Chemistry Matter & Change, Glencoe © 2013

Physics - Physics, Holt Reinhart © 2012

9th Grade Social Studies - Geography Alive! Regions and People, TCI © 2011

10th grade social studies - World History, Pearson © 2016

American History - 11th - United States History, Prentice Hall © 2010

Government/Civics - 12th - Magruder's American Government, Pearson © 2016

Health - ETR HealthSmart © 2022