Our Academic Program
OUR VISION FOR LEARNING
We are a student-centered community of learners, contributors and designers who grapple joyfully with complex ideas, texts and tasks that prepare students for the greatest success in college, career and life.
Every day, all of our students read, write and engage in academic discourse that is grounded in meaningful questions and relevant problems.
Click through the tabs below to learn about our programs.
English language arts
We believe...
- Students develop skills in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
- Through English Language Arts instruction, students learn to make meaning, write clearly, and think critically.
- All students deserve the chance to learn how to communicate effectively so they are prepared for college, career, and life.
Parent Resources
English language arts PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
Refine Essential
Skills
Reading, writing, and thinking are part of every course a student will take, and English class is where they refine those skills.
ADVANCED LEARNING
OPTIONS
Our high schools offer numerous Advanced Placement courses in language, literature, research, and seminar.
CROSS CURRICULAR CONNECTIONS
Our program is designed to ensure students engage with language arts integration throughout the day to enhance proficiency.
mathematics
We believe...
- Mathematics is the method to solve many things. It is the understanding of mathematics that supports reasoning, creativity, abstract, and spatial thinking.
- Mathematics allows us to make sense of chaos, be musicians, carpenters, mechanics, doctors, engineers, scientists, and more.
- All students can learn math! All TPS students will have the opportunity to study, engage and learn challenging mathematical concepts that will prepare them for college, career, and life.
Mathematics Program Highlights
College and career ready curriculum to support all learners K-12
Innovative instructional models including Summit and Teach 2 One
Earn college mathematics credit through concurrent enrollment, CALC program, Advanced Placement (AP) courses, and our innovative College High School program
A variety of Advanced Placement (AP) mathematics courses are offered in many of our high schools
Science
We believe...
- Science is a lens to interpret the world. Every move we make involves decisions that include the application of scientific principles.
- Science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics (STEAM) occupations and fields are experiencing exponential growth leading to rewarding and challenging careers.
- All students should have access to a high quality science education, providing knowledge and skills that enables them to function productively as lifelong learners and problem-solvers in a scientific and technological world.
Science Program Highlights
The practices of science and engineering are integrated into many areas of district curricula to provide a more accurate picture of life beyond the classroom.
Innovative programs are introduced across the district to engage students as scientists.
We offer numerous Advanced Placement science courses in many of our high schools.
STEAM courses and after school clubs are offered at select schools. Offerings may include robotics, computer coding clubs, gardening, chess, biking, recycling, and green school initiatives.
Social studies
We believe...
- The purpose of social studies is to develop students who are able to make informed decisions and participate as responsible citizens in an increasingly diverse, global society.
- Access to social studies learning enables students to engage positively with community leaders and build better futures for themselves and their families.
- Students who are well-versed in social studies are able to enhance their knowledge, perspectives, and character to more deeply understand themselves and the world around them.
Parent Resources
- iCivics (upper elementary through high school).
- Seriously Amazing Objects at the Smithsonian
- Brain Pop
- Civics Knowledge Assessment for 9th Grade Students
Social Studies Program Highlights
A rigorous social studies curriculum prepares students for college, career, and life.
We offer Advanced Placement (AP) courses in history, economics, and government are offered in many of our high schools.
Students also have the opportunity to learn about Oklahoma and Tulsa history, including the Tulsa Race Massacre
Observations of Celebrate Freedom Week and Constitution Day encourage an appreciation of US History.
Assessment
We believe...
- Assessment is a key component of a strong instructional program.
- Assessment creates a coherent story of student learning.
- Assessment data communicates student growth and performance.
- Assessment guides instruction.
- Assessment data is feedback that is used to refine learning goals.
- Assessment feedback is timely and actionable for all stakeholders.
Email assessment@tulsaschools.org for assistance.
Contact your child's teacher or the school administration for MAP test results.
How can my child skip a grade?
What test(s) should I expect my child to take this year?
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TEST NAME |
DATE/FREQUENCY |
GRADE(S) & SUBJECTS(S) TESTED |
ADDITIONAL DETAILS |
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Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) |
Three times per year |
Grades K-10 tested in reading and math |
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Oklahoma State Testing Program (OSTP) |
Summative test in April-May |
Grades 3-8 tested in Reading and Math Grades 5, 8, and 11 tested in Science Grade 11 tested in U.S. History |
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PreACT |
Predictive test in October |
Grade 9-11 tested in English Language Arts and Math |
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PSAT/NMSQT(optional) |
Summative test in October |
Grades 10-11 |
Contact the school for more informationS |
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ACT |
Summative test in April |
Grade 11 tested in English Language Arts and Math |
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NNAT3 |
6th September 2nd October 5th November |
Grade 2, 5, & 6 - Used to identify gifted and talented students |
Naglieri Nonverbal Ability Test Third Edition (NNAT3) is a nonverbal measure of general intellectual ability used to identify students for Gifted and Talented Services. |
Adopted Curriculum
Elementary
- Pre-Kindergarten: Tools of the Mind
- English Reading/Language Arts: Oklahoma Into Reading (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt)
- Spanish Reading/Language Arts: Oklahoma Into Reading/Arriba la Lectura (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt)
- French Reading/Language Arts: Atelier de Lecture (Didier)
- Mathematics: enVision OK (Savvas Learning)
- Social Studies:
- Grades K-2,4: Social Studies Alive! (TCI)
- Grade 3: The Oklahoma Story (Gibbs-Smith)
- Grade 5: Social Studies Alive! (TCI) and The DBQ Project
- Science: Dimensions (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt)
- English Language Development: Our World (National Geographic)
Middle School
- English Language Arts: StudySync (McGraw-Hill Education)
- French Language Arts: Imaginez (Vista Higher Learning)
- Mathematics: enVision OK (Savvas Learning)
- Social Studies: Geography Alive! (TCI) and History Alive! (TCI)
- Science: Inspire Science (McGraw-Hill)
- English Language Development: LIFT (National Geographic)
- World Languages:
- Discovery Spanish 1: Entreculturas Spanish 1A/1B/1 (Wayside Publishing), Auténtico Level 1 (Savvas)
- Discovery Spanish 2: Entreculturas Spanish 2 (Wayside Publishing), Auténtico Level 2 (Savvas)
- Discovery Spanish 3: Entreculturas Spanish 3 (Wayside Publishing), Auténtico Level 3 (Savvas)
- Heritage Intro to Spanish Literacy: Anécdotas Inicial 1 (One Way Publishing)
- Spanish Language Arts I HS/CR: Anécdotas Inicial 2 (One Way Publishing)
- Spanish Language Arts II-III HS/CR: Anécdotas Inicial 3 (One Way Publishing)
- Spanish Language Arts I, II, III Novel Sets: El Soñoador, Esperanza Renace, Eco, La Lecíon de August, Devolver al Remitente, Aire Encantado: Dos Culturas, Dos Alas
- Discovery French 1: Entrecultures French 1A/1B/1 (Wayside Publishing)
- Discovery French 2: Entrecultures French 2 (Wayside Publishing)
- Discovery French 3: Entrecultures French 3 (Wayside Publishing)
- French Lang. Arts I HS/CR: Imaginez (Vista Higher Learning
- French Lang. Arts II HS/CR: Imaginez (Vista Higher Learning
- French Lang. Arts III HS/CR: Imaginez (VIsta Higher Learning
- Discovery Chinese 1: Exploring Chinese EMC/Carnegie Learning publisher), Zhen Bàng!, Level 1 3rd Edition (Carnegie Learning)
- Discovery Chinese 2: Easy Steps to Chinese 1 (Beijing Language & Culture University Press), Zhen Bàng!, Level 2 3rd Edition (Carnegie Learning)
- Discovery Chinese 3: Easy Steps to Chinese 2 (BeiJing Language & Culture University Press), Zhen Bàng!, Level 3 3rd Edition (Carnegie Learning)
- Discovery German 1: Exploring German (EMC/Carnegie Learning Publisher
- Discovery German 2: Deutsch Aktuell 1 (EMC/Carnegie Learning Publisher)
- Discovery German 3L Deutsch Aktuell 2 (EMC/Carnegie Learning Publisher)
- Discovery Russian 1: Teacher Created Materials
- Discovery Russian 2: Current Teacher Created Materials
- Discovery Russian 3: Current Teacher Created Materials
High School
- English Language Arts: StudySync (McGraw-Hill Education)
- Mathematics:
- Algebra I, Geometry, Algebra II – enVision AGA OK (Savvas Learning)
- Intermediate Algebra – Beginning Algebra, 8th edition (Pearson)
- Algebra 3 – Algebra for College Students (Pearson)
- AP Pre-Calculus – Precalculus: Graphical, Numerical, Algebraic – AP Edition, 11th edition (Pearson)
- Statistics & Probability – Statistics and Probability with Applications (Bedford, Freeman, & Worth Publishing)
- Social Studies:
- US History: History Alive! (TCI)
- World History: History Alive! (TCI)
- Government: Government Alive! (TCI)
- Economics: Econ Alive! (TCI)
- Science:
- Biology: Inspire Biology (McGraw-Hill)
- Chemistry: Inspire Chemistry (McGraw-Hill)
- Physical Science: Inspire Physical Science (McGraw-Hill)
- Physics: Inspire Physics (McGraw-Hill)
- Anatomy & Physiology: Hole’s Human Anatomy and Physiology (McGraw-Hill)
- Astronomy: Explorations: An Introduction to Astronomy (McGraw-Hill)
- Ecosystems of Northeastern Oklahoma (Creative Field Guide to Northeastern Oklahoma)
- Earth and Space: Inspire Earth and Space (McGraw-Hill)
- Ecology: Elements of Ecology (Pearson)
- Environmental Science: Environmental Science: A Study of Interrelationships (McGraw-Hill)
- Forensic Science: Forensic Science: An Introduction (Pearson)
- Geology: Visualizing Geology (HMH)
- Marine Biology: Marine Science (McGraw-Hill)
- Meteorology: Meteorology Today (Cengage)
- Zoology: Zoology (McGraw-Hill)
- English Language Development: LIFT (National Geographic)
- World Languages:
- Spanish I-III: Autentico (Savvas) and EntreCulturas (Wayside Publishing)
- Spanish IV-V: Abriendo paso (Savvas/Prentice Hall)
- Heritage Spanish II: Perspectives, 1st ed. (Vista Higher Learning)
- French: Entrecultures (Wayside Publishing) and D'accord! (Vista Higher Learning)
- Chinese: Zhen Bang (EMC/Carnegie Publisher) and Easy Steps to Chinese (Phoenix Tree)
- Japanese: Quartet: Intermediate Japanese across the Four Language Skills and Genki: An Integrated Course in Japanese (Kinokuniya Bookstores of America Co., Ltd.)
- German I-III: Mosaik (Vista Higher Learning) and Deutsch so aktuell, 8th ed. (Carnegie Learning)
- German IV: Denk Mal! 4 (Vista Higher Learning)
- Russian: Nachalo (McGraw Hill)
- Latin I-III: Cambridge Latin Course Book (Cambridge University Press)
- Latin IV-V: Reading Virgil (Cambridge University Press)
contact us
Academics
918-925-1100
curriculum@tulsaschools.org
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