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Kindergarten


 

Reading   Math    Science   Online Resources

Chaffee Trail Elementary adheres to the standards-based curriculum of Duval County Public Schools, which is based on the America's Choice School Design. This includes a 2 1/2 hour literacy block comprised of Reader's and Writer's Workshops, Math Investigations, the 25-book campaign, and school-wide book-of-the-quarter selections.


                

                                           English Language Arts Standards                         Math Standards 

 



What should I do if my child is struggling in school?

 Talk with your child's teacher.
 Review and assist with homework assignments.
Ask for regular progress reports.
Celebrate your child's successes.

Learn more about the curriculum, assessments, and interventions being used in your child's school:
Response to Intervention (RTI)

 

Reading
 

 

 

Math

Students are expected to use a variety of problem solving strategies when completing math problems. Click on the camcorder below for video examples of these strategies in action.

For other math resources, please visit: http://www.duvalschools.org/static/aboutdcps/departments/acadprog/mathematics/index.asp

Math Practice at Home

Science

The science strands below are listed in the order in which they should be taught. This sequence will help to prevent gaps in learning if or when students move from school to school. Strand H, Nature of Science, is introduced at the beginning of the year and then reinforced all year. You are encouraged to integrate reading, writing, and mathematics into science instruction.

Online Resources

Click on the logos to access the sites below.

Students can receive their log-in information from their classroom teacher.

Destination Success is an online Reading and Math software program that is accessible 24/7
to ALL elementary students enrolled in Duval County Public Schools.  The content is engaging
and aligned to our Reading and Math curriculum.

 

 

 

 

 

 



Read E-Books online!

 


Read E-Books on the computer or print them out!
Click twice on the arrows under the Grade Level column. This will give you books that are on your child's level.