N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 306.261

Current through Register No. 50, December 12, 2024

Section Ed 306.261 - Kindergarten - Grade 8 School Curriculum, July 1, 2017

(a) The local school board shall require no later than July 1, 2017 that in each school there is:

(1) A broad and well-balanced elementary school curriculum that outlines district competencies for the K-8 program in compliance with RSA 193-C:3,III; and

(2) An instructional program that includes:

a. Procedures for diagnosing learner needs, learning styles, and interests;

b. Methods and strategies for teaching students;

c. Research-based learning opportunities;

d. Techniques for the evaluation of student outcomes, including performance assessment of district competencies; and

e. Provision of differentiated instruction for students based on learning styles, needs, and interests.

(b) The local school board shall adopt, for each school, a local time schedule which specifies the distribution of instructional time among the following learning areas to be taught in grades K-8, at all learning levels in the school:

(1) For the elementary grades K-8, where no middle school has been established by vote of the local school board:

a.Ed 306.31, relative to arts education;

b.Ed 306.37, relative to English/language arts and reading program;

c.Ed 306.40, relative to health education program;

d.Ed 306.41, relative to physical education program;

e.Ed 306.42, relative to information & communication technologies program;

f.Ed 306.43, relative to mathematics program;

g.Ed 306.45, relative to science education; and

h.Ed 306.46, relative to social studies program; and

(2) For middle school:

a.Ed 306.31, relative to arts education;

b.Ed 306.37, relative to English/language arts and reading program;

c.Ed 306.40, relative to health education program;

d.Ed 306.41, relative to physical education program;

e.Ed 306.38, relative to family and consumer science education

f.Ed 306.42, relative to information & communication technologies program;

g.Ed 306.43, relative to mathematics program;

h.Ed 306.45, relative to science education;

i.Ed 306.46, relative to social studies program; and

j.Ed 306.47, relative to technology/preengineering education.

(c) If the local school board determines that one or more world languages might be offered at a middle school in the district, the local school board shall develop a policy for each middle school relative to providing supplemental instruction in one or more world languages, including the extent of this instruction and the students to whom it is offered.

(d) If a cocurricular program is offered, it shall consist of those activities that are designed to supplement and enrich regular academic instruction, provide opportunities for social development, and encourage participation in clubs, athletics, performing groups, and service to school and community.

(e) The local school board shall develop a policy that grants acknowledgement of achievement to students taking coursework in the seventh or eighth grade toward high school graduation, if the course demonstrates district or graduation competencies consistent with related high school course(s) and the student achieves satisfactory standards of performance.

(f) If a district chooses to offer extended learning opportunities in a middle school, the extended learning opportunities shall:

(1) Consist of activities designed to:

a. Provide credit or supplement regular academic courses; and

b. Promote the schools and individual students' educational goals and objectives;

(2) Be governed by a policy adopted by the local school board that:

a. Provides for the administration and supervision of the program;

b. Outlines how certified school personnel oversee an individual student's program;

c. Requires that each extended learning proposal meet rigorous measurable standards, and be approved by the school prior to its beginning;

d. Specifies whether or not credit can be granted for extended learning activities, including, but not limited to, independent study, private instruction, team sports, performing groups, internships, community service, and work study; and

e. Requires that acknowledgement of achievement for an extended learning activity be approved by a certified educator;

(3) Incorporate student participation in selecting, organizing, and carrying out extended learning activities;

(4) Provide opportunities for students to acquire knowledge and skill development comparable to knowledge and skill development in courses offered at the high school; and

(5) Be available to all students.

N.H. Admin. Code § Ed 306.261

Amended by Volume XXXIV Number 16, Filed April 17, 2014, Proposed by #10556, Effective 3/27/2014, Expires3/27/2024.

The amended version of this section by New Hampshire Register Volume 35, Number 27, eff.6/29/2015 is not yet available.

The amended version of this section by New Hampshire Register Volume 36, Number 06, eff.1/8/2016 is not yet available.