Curriculum
The courses offered at North Mason School District are developed to include and implement the Washington State Standards. The link is: https://www.k12.wa.us/student-success/learning-standards-instructional-materials
Instructional Materials
The instructional materials are adopted to provide teachers with the necessary tools to deliver the curriculum.
Assessments
The methods used to evaluate student progress and plan for intervention.
FastBridge EarlyReading and EarlyMath (K-1)
One-on-one assessment completed three times each year
FastBridge aReading and aMath (2-8)
Computer adaptive assessment completed three times each year
Smarter Balanced ELA and Math (3-8, 10)
Spring state assessment reported on OSPI Report Card
WaKids (Kindergarten and TTK)
First two months of school inventory assessment for Kindergarten and Transition to Kindergarten classrooms
Professional Development
Continued education for the advancement of skills and expertise to ensure student success.
Professional Learning Communities
Every Wednesday, NMSD teachers participate in Professional Learning Communities(PLC) rooted in Dufour's Four Critial Questions:
What do we want all students to know and be able to do?
How will we know if they learn it?
How will we respond when some students do not learn?
How will we extend the learning for students who are already proficient?
For additional information please email Kyle Ehlis, or phone (360) 277-2112
