ELEMENTARY CURRICULUM
The program of instruction in the regular elementary schools shall include: (1) the language arts, embracing reading, writing, spelling, listening and oral and written expression: (2) the social studies, embracing history, geography and civics; (3) arithmetic; (4) science; (5) physical education; (6) health; (7) music; (8) arts and crafts; (9) family and consumer education; (10) career education; (11) technology education; and (12) human growth and development. Each of these subjects’ fields shall -- insofar as practicable -- embrace in the materials used and in the teaching procedures employed instruction in study and work habits, library usage, safety, thrift, conservation, health and hygiene, citizenship, the establishment of purpose, and the development of character and morality. Provisions shall be made for the inculcation of ideals of group and individual behavior, and to this end organized play, intramural sports and games, hobby groups, and other organized student activities shall be fostered.
Special curriculum guides shall be prepared whenever it is felt that such guides will be of assistance in the instructional program. These guides shall be designed to provide a consistent approach to instructional problems and to furnish information about supplementary materials and related activities.
In all instances, the elementary curriculum shall meet the educational requirements established by state statute and the State Department or Public Instruction, and shall be free from any material that would promote discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender (sex), sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, socioeconomic status, disability, religion, or creed.
LEGAL REFS.: Iowa Administrative Code 3.5(1), (4), (6)
Adopted: November 11, 1985
Reviewed: March 11, 1996
March 20, 2000
November 21, 2005
May 16, 2011
June 13, 2016
Revised: June 8, 1992
December 8, 1997
January 22, 2013