Curriculum & Instruction
At Anamosa Community School District, we believe that exceptional student learning begins with a clear roadmap: a guaranteed curriculum that ensures every child masters the essential skills needed for the next grade level and beyond. Our dedicated teachers bring this roadmap to life through engaging, hands-on instruction designed to meet students where they are. Crucially, we use assessment not just for grades, but as a continuous source of feedback, helping us adjust our teaching immediately so we can support your child’s growth and celebrate their successes every step of the way.
Elementary Curricular Resources:
- K – 6 Literacy – Benchmark Advance
- K – 8 Math – (K – iready) (1-4 – GoMath) (5-8 – Illustrative Mathematics)
- K – 8 Science – Foss
- K – 4 Social Studies – Goldie Kits
Secondary Curricular Resources:
- 7-12 Courses – Teacher-developed curriculum based on Iowa Core Academic Standards
Priority Standards
Elementary & Secondary Priority Standards – Following a district-wide evaluation of the Iowa Core for leverage, readiness, endurance, and teacher judgment, we have designated priority standards. These standards are the focus of formal assessment, even as we ensure comprehensive instruction in all Iowa Core standards.
School Library Book Search
Accessit – At Anamosa Community School District, we use Accessit as an online database to house our books available for checkout in each of the school libraries. If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to Erin Jenkins at ejenkins@anamosa.k12.ia.us, mkane@anamosa.k12.ia.us, or rwilliams@anamosa.k12.ia.us
Learning Management Systems
Seesaw – All elementary students throughout the district utilize Seesaw as a method for communicating information from the building and classroom levels. This is also where students will share their work in a digital portfolio. Parents are able to see work their student is completing and also comment or “like” their child’s artifacts. Each student is assigned a password protected account at the beginning of the school year. Contact your child’s teacher for help accessing your child’s account.
Google Classroom – This learning management system is utilized by all staff at the 5-12 level. Students are enrolled and coached on how to use the tool. They have access to complete assignments, check grades, access class notes, and more through their Google Classroom. Teachers at the MS/HS use this as one method of getting information and instructional resources to students.
Second Step & Character Strong
This is a research-based character education curricular resource implemented throughout the K-8 system at Anamosa Community Schools. The focus of this resource is on engagement, well-being, and belonging. It is differentiated by grade level.
Assessment
District & State Assessments
Anamosa Assessment Calendar – The primary purpose of assessments in our school district is to inform instruction and support student learning. Assessments provide crucial data on what students know and can do, allowing teachers to identify learning gaps and tailor their teaching methods to individual and group needs. This process ensures that educators are providing targeted support and modifying curriculum as necessary. Ultimately, assessment helps to monitor student progress toward learning goals and ensures accountability for effective instruction across the district.
Iowa State Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP)
ISASP Resources – This is a statewide assessment given in the final quarter of the school year to all districts throughout Iowa. Updated communication will be shared before the administration of this assessment.
Questions?
Information about any curricular resource used throughout Anamosa Community School District may be directed to Erin Jenkins, Curriculum Director. ejenkins@anamosa.k12.ia.us
