Curriculum

Curriculum includes the content and subject matter that focuses the work of the classroom. It describes what students will know and be able to do, and outlines of the best practices that teachers use to assure student learning.

Elementary curriculum

Our elementary handbooks outline the curriculum objectives of each grade level and are organized by subject matter. These handbooks also explain how students are evaluated on progress reports. Please refer to these handbooks throughout the school year when you have questions about expectations and requirements.

Middle school curriculum

We offer a transition guide for students entering sixth grade that also also introduces the concept of career pathways.

Fifth Grade Transition - Pathways to Middle School Success

Secondary (6-12) Course Offering Guide, 2013-14 (formerly known as What Next?)


The EXPLORE® test prepares eighth graders for their high school choices. EXPLORE®


High school curriculum

Graduation requirements, course descriptions, and career pathways are available in our comprehensive Course Offering Guide document.

Secondary (6-12) Course Offering Guide, 2013-14 (formerly known as What Next?)

Career Pathways

Each curricular area has developed a document that shows the options for course selection that would lead to a student completing a program sequence. Some sequences are required for graduation, others may be electives. These course pathway documents facilitate planning.

HS Language Arts Course Pathways 2012-2013

HS Mathematics Course Pathways 2012-2013

HS Science Course Pathways 2012-2013

HS Social Studies Course Pathways 2012-2013

HS Art Course Pathways 2012-2013

HS Business Course Pathways 2012-2013

HS Industrial Education Course Pathways 2012-2013

HS Life Management Course Pathways 2012-2013

HS Health Course Pathways 2012-2013

HS Music Course Pathways 2012-2013

HS World Language Course Pathways 2012-2013

Middle School Course Pathways (All Areas) 2012-2013

Have a question about our curriculum?

Please contact our office for assistance.

Dr. Kathy Ellison

Associate Superintendent – Curriculum
EllisonKS@mps.k12.mi.us
(989) 923-5018

Rita Klumpp

Administrative Assistant
KlumppRL@mps.k12.mi.us
(989) 923-5023