The Benton Harbor Area Schools Core Curriculum was developed using the Kent County Collaborative Curriculum Project as a model. In order to bring about systemic school reform, the curriculum combines the latest research and development in curriculum design, assessment, alignment, instruction, and management.

This document integrates national/state standards and benchmarks and local expectations in creating high performance academic standards to be achieved by all students in language arts, math, science and social studies. The core curriculum meets state standards and benchmarks and addresses the following:

• High expectations for students
• Clarity and focus of instruction
• Alignment of K-12 curriculum
• Expanded learning opportunities for all students.

Background information on core subject areas is available by selecting Language Arts, Math, Science or Social Studies from the above menu.  Instructional Schedules can be reviewed by selecting a grade from the drop down list above.  Instructional Schedule pages provide a link defining Academic Standards/Assessments by core content area.