Curriculum and Instruction
Curriculum and Instruction
Welcome to the Montrose Area School District Curriculum Page. The goal of this page is to afford parents, families, and community members an opportunity to explore the curriculum framework that will guide students throughout their years in the Montrose Area School District. The Curriculum Framework is an organized plan that defines clear standards which will be achieved by all students. It is the map that reflects what students should know and what students should be able to do.
The Montrose Area School District is committed to assuring that our students have access to the highest quality resources and educational opportunities which will prepare them to be career and college ready. It is through this curriculum framework that we will accomplish this task.
Developing a quality curriculum is a process that requires reflection and changes on a constant basis. During our Curriculum Action Team cycles, departments will work hard to evaluate our current programs and make changes that will enhance student learning experiences. Therefore, at times, some of the content on the Atlas site will be “under construction” and may not be up to date. We will do our best to work in a timely manner to keep the information as current as possible.
Curriculum Development Cycles
Curriculum, Review of Instructional Materials by Parents/Guardians and Students, and Exemption From Instruction (Policies 105, 105.1, and 105.2)
School Board Policies in relation to Curriculum, Review of Instructional Materials by Parents/Guardians and Students, and Exemption From Instruction (Policies 105, 105.1, and 105.2) are located on the school’s website, www.masd.info website, under the school board link. Parents can schedule a time to look at “non-curricular” material such as classroom selected read aloud titles, libraries, etc. by coordinating this with the homeroom teacher. Board Approved Curriculum material and information can be found on the district website through Rubicon Atlas. Book titles available in building libraries can be found online through Follett Destiny. Please contact your building principal or director of curriculum, instruction, and assessment, Dr. Christine Kresge if you have any questions.
We are currently updating all courses in our curriculum platform, Rubicon Atlas. This is a significant undertaking, and we're working diligently to ensure the information is accurate and up-to-date.
We anticipate having the updated curriculum made public and available for you to view online as soon as possible. In the meantime, if you would like to review the curriculum for a specific course or grade level, please contact your child's school, and we will be happy to provide the information upon request.
Thank you for your patience as we complete this important process.
New Science Standards Coming Soon!
The following three new sets of standards will be fully integrated into classroom instruction by the 2025-26 school year:
- Pennsylvania Integrated Standards for Science, Environment, Ecology, Technology and Engineering (Grades K–5)
- Pennsylvania Integrated Standards for Science, Environment and Ecology (Grades 6–12)
- Pennsylvania Technology and Engineering Standards (Grades 6–12)