Learning Plans
Learning Plans
A learning plan is created by choosing district approved curriculum in four subjects: language arts, math, science, and social studies / history. Each of these subjects become a “course” when entered into SDS (the program used to keep track of your child’s learning plan). All courses in SDS are written and approved by certified teacher advisors. On the lists shown below, the curriculum with hearts off to left are favorite curriculum by both advisor and families for doing an excellent job of meeting grade level standards.
Math, Science, and Social Studies:
District Approved Curriculum List
Language Arts:
District Approved Curriculum List
One of our favorite curricula is Bookshark, a literature based curriculum. It is a full curriculum for all subjects. If your not familiar with Bookshark visit their website: Bookshark to learn more!
Whether you are looking for something to start on now, or need something to supplement the curriculum you chose, we’ve composed the following list of free curriculum resources. There are some amazing resources out there for free!
We often are asked, what is in a course? Each course in the learning plan (as described above) contains state standards that will be met with the completion of the curriculum, a detailed description of the curriculum, and an activities section which details the lessons in a chapter by chapter format, sometimes laid out week-by-week or month by month. Below are a few examples of courses, one each in Language Arts, Math, Science, and History. Keep in mind grade range differences – middle school learning plans will be more comprehensive in their coverage of standards and activites vs. elementary plans. (Links below coming soon!)
All About Reading Level 1 (grade 1), AOPS Beast Academy (Math) Level 4 (grade 4), Home Science Tools Accelerate (6-8th grade), Story of the World 1 (K-8)
At any time during the school year if you find a curriculum isn't working with your child, you can switch curriculum and your child's learning plan can be updated with your advisors approval. We firmly believe that each child is unique and finding the best curriculum for your child is often like finding a good shoe that fits - it may take several tries, but once you find it your child will be on a path to success! With the knowledge our advisors have, our library of resources, and the ability to network among other OPHC families, we will help you find a curriculum that works.
Contact Information
OPHC Principal:
Dave Bingham 360-928-3311 ext. 1003
dbingham@csd313.org
OPHC Administrative Secretary:
Paula Burgner 360-928-3311 ext. 1060