Academic Curriculum

District 11 provides age-appropriate, evidence-based health education that supports students’ physical, mental, emotional, and social wellness.

Primary areas of focus

• Physical and personal wellness
• Emotional and social wellness
• Prevention and risk management
• Healthy relationships and decision-making

Physical education supports the whole child by developing physical competence, health-related fitness, teamwork, sportsmanship, and lifelong habits for active living.

A quality D11 physical education program

• Uses standards-based, developmentally appropriate instruction
• Builds movement skills and physical competence
• Provides meaningful opportunities for active participation
• Promotes safety, self-respect, and sportsmanship
• Introduces lifetime activities and fitness opportunities

• Colorado Health & PE Standards , opens in a new tab

Computer science education helps students understand and create technology through computational thinking, problem solving, collaboration, and responsible digital practices.

Students develop skills in

• Computational thinking and problem solving
• Programming and algorithmic design
• Data, computing systems, and networks
• Digital citizenship, ethics, and cybersecurity
• Creative collaboration and communication

• Colorado Computer Science Standards , opens in a new tab

Global Education helps students develop communication skills, cultural awareness, and connections to the broader world. District programs include opportunities in Chinese, French, German, Spanish, and multilingual proficiency.

Program opportunities

• Elementary language-learning opportunities
• Middle school introductory and full-year courses
• High school language courses and advanced study
• Seal of Biliteracy
• International exchange and study-abroad opportunities

District 11 mathematics instruction develops conceptual understanding, procedural skill, mathematical reasoning, and the ability to apply mathematics to real-world situations.

Instructional priorities

• Conceptual understanding
• Fluency and procedural skill
• Problem solving and mathematical reasoning
• Application and transfer of learning

• Mathematics Resources , opens in a new tab

District 11 literacy instruction develops effective reading, writing, speaking, listening, and communication skills across all content areas and grade levels.

Students develop as

• Skilled readers and writers
• Thoughtful speakers and listeners
• Empathetic collaborators
• Critical thinkers and empowered citizens

• Elementary Literacy , opens in a new tab
• Secondary Literacy , opens in a new tab

District 11 science instruction gives students opportunities to explore natural phenomena while thinking, working, and communicating like scientists.

Students are encouraged to

• Develop curiosity and appreciation for science
• Ask questions and conduct investigations
• Analyze evidence and scientific information
• Understand physical, life, Earth, and space sciences
• Prepare for informed citizenship and future careers

Science kit questions: ScienceKits@d11.org

• Science Resources , opens in a new tab

District 11 social studies develops informed, engaged, and literate citizens through the study of history, geography, economics, civics, and personal financial literacy.

Students learn to

• Examine the past and present through thoughtful questioning
• Evaluate information and current issues
• Understand American traditions and systems of government
• Connect world history and United States history
• Participate in activities that enhance the common good

• Social Studies Resources , opens in a new tab

District 11 provides visual and performing arts opportunities in visual art, dance, theatre, choir, general music, band, orchestra, mariachi, and modern band.

Program areas

• Visual art
• Dance and theatre arts
• Choir and general music
• Band, orchestra, mariachi, and modern band
• Arts integration and community Peak Experiences

• Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region , opens in a new tab
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