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Fairfax County Public Schools is pleased
to provide you information about the curriculum your child will
be studying. Your child’s school has the complete Program of Studies (POS) for every discipline and grade level. You may review the complete elementary POS at the school upon request. Arrangements may be made through your child’s
teacher or school principal.
The POS content covers the same curriculum as the Standards of Learning (SOL) set by the Commonwealth of Virginia, and in many cases it goes beyond state standards. As you review the SOL, you may note that there is not an exact match with the Fairfax County POS by grade level. However, all the Virginia Standards are included and will be taught by the end of third, fourth (social studies only), and fifth grades so that your child will be fully prepared to take the SOL tests.
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Program Overview
Virginia SOL
Strands
Language Arts Program Overview
The language
arts curriculum includes objectives that support students' development
in the skills of reading, writing, and oral language. These skills
are developed through direct instruction, modeling by teachers,
and guided practice. Teachers plan a balance of learning experiences,
which build upon oral language and include phonemic awareness
and phonics. Both fiction and nonfiction materials are used.
Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL)
In first grade Language Arts, students learn concepts based on the following Strands:
- Reading
- Writing
- Oral Language
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| Mathematics |
Mathematics Program Overview
First
grade students gain a sense of number by counting, grouping, comparing,
and estimating quantities to 100. They develop concepts of addition
and subtraction as well as strategies for remembering facts to
ten; estimate and measure using nonstandard units and identify
and name two-dimensional shapes. First graders collect, count,
sort, display, and compare data; identify patterns; find simple
function rules; and find missing parts in part-whole situations,
using concrete materials.
Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL)
In first grade Mathematics, students learn concepts based on the following Strands:
- Number Concepts, Theory, Sense
- Operations
- Measurement
- Geometry
- Data Analysis/Statistics/Probability
- Patterns/Functions/Algebra
- Problem Solving/Application
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| Science |
Science Program Overview
The Fairfax County Elementary Science Program of Studies is a hands-on or experiential curriculum designed to provide students with a basic understanding of Earth and space, life, and physical science concepts. Students develop a solid base of science knowledge, apply learned knowledge to solve problems, communicate information, use experimental design, and make connections to science in our everyday world. The program materials include activity-centered units, science trade books, Windows on ScienceTM videodiscs, and specific web sites correlated to each science unit.
Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL)
In first grade Science, students learn concepts based on the following Strands:
- Scientific Investigation, Reasoning, and Logic
- Earth Science
- Life Science
- Physical Science
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| Social Studies |
Social Studies Program Overview
Social studies instruction incorporates the four strands of history, geography, civics, and economics. Students learn how family life and communities change over time. They study individuals who have made significant contributions to the United States and its history. They learn about national holidays and the people or deeds associated with those holidays. Students also explore various cultural traditions and celebrations.
Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL)
In first grade Social Studies, students learn concepts based on the following Strands:
- History
- Geography
- Civics
- Economics
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| Beyond the Core |
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Beyond the Core programs include subjects that are not included in the traditional core education curriculum (Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies). Beyond the Core courses are the classes that enhance the quality of life and are important in developing our students into well-rounded, productive citizens. Below are links to information about the different Beyond the Core programs at the elementary level.
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| Tailored Instruction |
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Because not all students learn the same way, some instruction must be tailored so that individual students can have the opportunities to live up to their potential. Tailored Instruction programs are designed to give students what they need to succeed in the 21th century.
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