Developed collaboratively by the faculty in grade level teams,
Sequoyah’s curriculum continuum articulates the core content
and understandings that all students learn. The continuum is
grounded in the Habits of Mind and Academic Objectives
(ESLRs).
Sequoyah’s Habits of Mind sets
goals for each member of Sequoyah’s community. Posted
throughout campus to remind everyone that they are individually and
mutually responsible for the quality of their work, their
relationships and their community, the Habits of
Mind defines best practices that deepen a shared
understanding of Sequoyah’s mission, “A Sequoyah
education challenges the mind, nurtures the heart, and celebrates
human dignity.”
PERSPECTIVE-To seek, honor and reflect on multiple
viewpoints in order to broaden understanding and solve
problems.
INQUIRY-To become curious, motivated, self-reflective learners
who generate questions to deepen understanding
COMMUNICATION-To engage in constructive dialogue, value literature
and language and express oneself effectively through a variety of
modalities.
COLLABORATION-To know when and how to lead,
follow and work together as an active listener and meaningful
contributor.
APPLICATION-To integrate and apply acquired knowledge in and out
of the classroom.
STEWARDSHIP-To take care of people, take care of things, take
care of the environment, and seek to make the community a
better place for all.
OWNERSHIP-To do one’s best work.
Sequoyah’s Academic Objectives set forth
expectations for student learning.
A Sequoyah student will:
• Develop basic decoding and reading skills using a variety
of learning modalities and materials.
• Read fluently to enjoy, infer, and interpret a
variety of print material, i.e. literature, poetry, newspapers,
reference sources, texts, graphs.
• Communicate clearly to effectively transmit facts,
ideas, emotions and opinions using oral, written and visual
language, as well as musical and theatrical expression.
• Discern mathematical relationships, reason
logically, and use mathematical techniques effectively in practical
application.
• Learn to explore the world using the tools of
scientific inquiry. To understand and be able to reflect on
scientific knowledge and to use scientific knowledge in scientific
enterprise.
• Understand the importance of history and social
studies and to use historical knowledge to inform their
interactions with the world around them.
• Develop competency with basic Spanish
communication, grammar and reading in addition to an appreciation
for Latino cultures and their dynamics within our society.
At Sequoyah we have selected assessment tools
that appropriately address the complex thinking and problem-solving
skills which are the focus of our curriculum and instruction. We
use performance-oriented instruments which are grounded in current
theories of learning and cognition, are educationally meaningful,
and exemplify the types of authentic tasks and competencies
students will need for future success.
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