In considering an education based on standards for Colorado school-aged children, the Colorado General Assembly and the State Board of Education implemented the Colorado’s Model Content Standards. This is the guideline

that Colorado schools and school districts follow to encourage a challenging academic environment. These standards offer expectations of a student’s knowledge of subjects at specific points in their education.  These subjects should be part of the child’s daily school curriculum.

 

 

For grade levels 3-10 the standards are:

 

Civics                              Dance

Economics                       Foreign Language

Geography                       History

Mathematics                     Music

Physical Education           Reading and Writing

Science                           Theatre

Visual Arts

 

To assure that standards are met for the above categories, the Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) is in place to measure students’ achievement in relation to the Colorado Model Content Standards.  As the child progresses from grades 3-10 they will participate in the CSAP tests consisting of writing, math and science. 

For more information regarding standards and assessments for Colorado schools and CSAP visit www.cde.state.co.us

 

Are you curious to see how your childs’ school is rated?

Do you want to track the school’s performance as well as your child’s? 

To learn about your school’s overall CSAP scores, view teacher information, parent satisfaction as well as student information regarding attendance and

after school programs, visit www.greatschools.net and http://reportcard.cde.state.co.us/reportcard/CommandHandler.jsp.