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SECTION 9.3 - CURRICULUM The York County School Division provides and implements curriculum that meets the educational needs of all students. The curriculum complies with requirements of the Code of Virginia, policies and regulations of the State Board of Education, the prescribed Standards of Quality, and the Virginia Standards of Learning. Skill and concept development are emphasized throughout the curricula. Courses of sufficient instructional scope and depth promote the academic growth of the individual students. The curriculum is reviewed annually. ADOPTED: June 20, 1988
SUB-SECTION 9.3.1 - CURRICULUM CHANGE Assessment of educational needs is the basis for proposed instructional programs. Requests for new courses and non-state adopted instructional materials are forwarded to the Superintendent who submits a recommendation to the School Board for appropriate action. The Division strives to equalize programming at all schools. Requests for new courses must support the Standards of Learning and School Board initiatives and be made through the Program of Studies Committee. The Program of Studies is reviewed annually. ADOPTED: June 20, 1988
SUB-SECTION 9.3.2 - PARTICIPATION IN CURRICULUM PLANNING To determine decisions relative to curriculum, the administrative staff should actively involve the principal parties (e.g., teachers, parents, students, administrators and/or various appropriate community groups) affected by the decision. ADOPTED: June 20, 1988 |