Elementary classrooms at Union-Endicott use Eureka Math with students. Eureka Math, also known as Engage NY, is a complete Pre-K through 12 curriculum that carefully sequences mathematical progression. Eureka Math was the very first curriculum written by teachers for teachers. Specifically written to meet new, rigorous math standards, this curriculum strives to increase student understanding, comprehension and critical thinking abilities. Not only does Eureka math teach the process for solving a problem; it helps students understand why that process works.  Eureka Math builds students' knowledge locally and thoroughly to help them achieve deep understanding.

The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) are K-12 science content standards developed by states to improve science education for all students. A goal for developing the NGSS was to create a set of research-based, up-to-date K-12 science standards. These standards give local educators the flexibility to design classroom learning experiences that stimulate students' interest in science and prepares them for college, careers and citizenship. Read more about the NGSS at the links below:

FOSS (Full Option Science System) is the resource that Union-Endicott uses to address the Next Generation Science Standards .  FOSS is a research-based science curriculum developed at the Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California at Berkeley. The FOSS program materials are designed to meet the challenge of providing meaningful science education for all students and to prepare them for life in the 21st century. Development of the FOSS program was, and continues to be, guided by advances in the understanding of how youngsters think and learn.

Want more info?  Click here to view the FOSS website, which includes program information and resources for students, teachers and parents.