Curriculum Resources & Testing

Byron Center Public Schools provides a vertically aligned curriculum for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade. The instructional program is designed to meet the educational needs of every child and the continuous goal is to increase each child's potential for success in the 21st century.

The BCPS curriculum is currently aligned to the Common Core State Standards that have been adopted by over 42 states, including Michigan. This new national curriculum, which was developed by Chief State Officers, was designed to prepare students for college and career readiness.

Byron Center Public Schools has conducted a local review process and maintains documentation indicating that its literacy curriculum is evidence-based and aligned with the reading science. Since the passing of Public Act 146 in October 2024, the district has chosen to examine additional curricular resources with the goal of ensuring the resources used in classrooms aligns with the reading science and best meets the needs of the students in the Byron Center school community.

The district will continue to monitor literacy instruction, student data, and guidance from the MDE as part of its regular curriculum review cycle. Any future curriculum changes will be communicated to families.

Grade Level Parent Guides:

Parent’s Guide to Student Success for Kindergarten: This guide provides an overview of what your child will learn by the end of kindergarten in mathematics and English language arts/literacy. It focuses on the key skills your child will learn in these subjects, which will build a strong foundation for success in the other subjects he or she studies throughout the school year. This guide is based on the new Common Core State Standards, which have been adopted by more than 40 states. These K-12 standards are informed by the highest state standards from across the country. If your child is meeting the expectations outlined in these standards, he or she will be well prepared for 1st grade. Why are academic standards important? Academic standards are important because they help ensure that all students, no matter where they live, are prepared for success in college and the workforce. They help set clear and consistent expectations for students, parents, and teachers; build your child's knowledge and skills; and help set high goals for all students. Of course, high standards are not the only thing needed for our children's success. But standards provide an important first step - a clear roadmap for learning for teachers, parents, and students. Having clearly defined goals helps families and teachers work together to ensure that students succeed. Standards help parents and teachers know when students need extra assistance or when they need to be challenged even more. They also will help your child develop critical thinking skills that will prepare him or her for college and career. How can I help my child? You should use this guide to help build a relationship with your child's teacher. You can do this by talking to his or her teacher regularly about how your child is doing - beyond parent-teacher conferences. At home, you can play an important role in setting high expectations and supporting your child in meeting them. If your child needs a little extra help or wants to learn more about a subject, work with his or her teacher to identify opportunities for tutoring, to get involved in clubs after school, or to find other resources. This guide includes: An overview of some of the key things your child will learn in English/literacy and math in kindergarten, ideas for activities to help your child learn at home and topics of discussion for talking to your child's teacher about his or her academic progress.

Parent’s Guide to Student Success for 1st grade: This guide provides an overview of what your child will learn by the end of 1st grade in mathematics and English language arts/literacy. It focuses on the key skills your child will learn in these subjects, which will build a strong foundation for success in the other subjects he or she studies throughout the school year. This guide is based on the new Common Core State Standards, which have been adopted by more than 40 states. These K-12 standards are informed by the highest state standards from across the country. If your child is meeting the expectations outlined in these standards, he or she will be well prepared for 2nd grade. Why are academic standards important? Academic standards are important because the help ensure that all students, no matter where they live, are prepared for success in college and the workforce. They help set clear and consistent expectations for students, parents, and teachers; build your child's knowledge and skills; and help set high goals for all students. Of course, high standards are not the only thing more about a subject, work with his or her teacher to needed for our children's success. But standards identify opportunities for tutoring, to get involved in provide an important first step - a clear roadmap for clubs after school, or to find other resources. learning for teachers, parents, and students. Having clearly defined goals helps families and teachers work together to ensure that students succeed. Standards help parents and teachers know when students need extra assistance or when they need to be challenged even more. They also will help your child develop critical thinking skills that will prepare him or her for college and career. How can I help my child? You should use this guide to help build a relationship with your child's teacher. You can do this by talking to his or her teacher regularly about how your child is doing - beyond parent-teacher conferences. At home, you can play an important role in setting high expectations and supporting your child in meeting them. If your child needs a little extra help or wants to learn This guide includes: An overview of some of the key things your child will learn in English/literacy and math in 1st grade, ideas for activities to help your child learn at home and topics of discussion for talking to your child's teacher about his or her academic progress.

Parent’s Guide to Student Success for 2nd grade: This guide provides an overview of what your child will learn by the end of 2nd grade in mathematics and English language arts/literacy. It focuses on the key skills your child will learn in these subjects, which will build a strong foundation for success in the other subjects he or she studies throughout the school year. This guide is based on the new Common Core State Standards, which have been adopted by more than 40 states. These K-12 standards are informed by the highest state standards from across the country. If your child is meeting the expectations outlined in these standards, he or she will be well prepared for 3rd grade. Why are academic standards important? Academic standards are important because they help ensure that all students, no matter where they live, are prepared for success in college and the workforce. They help set clear and consistent expectations for students, parents, and teachers; build your child's knowledge and skills; and help set high goals for all students. Of course, high standards are not the only thing needed for our children's success. But standards provide an important first step - a clear roadmap for learning for teachers, parents, and students. Having clearly defined goals helps families and teachers work together to ensure that students succeed. Standards help parents and teachers know when students need extra assistance or when they need to be challenged even more. They also will help your child develop critical thinking skills that will prepare him or her for college and career. How can I help my child? You should use this guide to help build a relationship with your child's teacher. You can do this by talking to his or her teacher regularly about how your child is doing - beyond parent-teacher conferences. At home, you can play an important role in setting high expectations and supporting your child in meeting them. If your child needs a little extra help or wants to learn more about a subject, work with his or her teacher to identify opportunities for tutoring, to get involved in clubs after school, or to find other resources. This guide includes: An overview of some of the key things your child will learn in English/literacy and math in 2nd grade, ideas for activities to help your child learn at home, and topics of discussion for talking to your child's teacher about his or her academic progress.

Parent’s Guide to Student Success for 3rd grade: This guide provides an overview of what your child will learn by the end of 3rd grade in mathematics and English language arts/literacy. It focuses on the key skills your child will learn in these subjects, which will build a strong foundation for success in the other subjects he or she studies throughout the school year. This guide is based on the new Common Core State Standards, which have been adopted by more than 40 states. These K-12 standards are informed by the highest state standards from across the country. If your child is meeting the expectations outlined in these standards, he or she will be well prepared for 4th grade. Why are academic standards important? Academic standards are important because they help ensure that all students, no matter where they live, are prepared for success in college and the workforce. They help set clear and consistent expectations for students, parents, and teachers; build your child's knowledge and skills; and help set high goals for all students. Of course, high standards are not the only thing needed for our children's success. But standards provide an important first step - a clear roadmap for learning for teachers, parents, and students. Having clearly defined goals helps families and teachers work together to ensure that students succeed. Standards help parents and teachers know when students need extra assistance or when they need to be challenged even more. They also will help your child develop critical thinking skills that will prepare him or her for college and career. How can I help my child? You should use this guide to help build a relationship with your child's teacher. You can do this by talking to his or her teacher regularly about how your child is doing - beyond parent-teacher conferences. At home, you can play an important role in setting high expectations and supporting your child in meeting them. If your child needs a little extra help or wants to learn more about a subject, work with his or her teacher to identify opportunities for tutoring, to get involved in clubs after school, or to find other resources. This guide includes: An overview of some of the key things your child will learn in English/literacy and math in 3rd grade, ideas for activities to help your child learn at home and topics of discussion for talking to your child's teacher about his or her academic progress.

Parent’s Guide to Student Success for 4th grade: This guide provides an overview of what your child will learn by the end of 4th grade in mathematics and English language arts/literacy. It focuses on the key skills your child will learn in these subjects, which will build a strong foundation for success in the other subjects he or she studies throughout the school year. This guide is based on the new Common Core State Standards, which have been adopted by more than 40 states. These K-12 standards are informed by the highest state standards from across the country. If your child is meeting the expectations outlined in these standards, he or she will be well prepared for 5th grade. Why are academic standards important? Academic standards are important because they help ensure that all students, no matter where they live, are prepared for success in college and the workforce. They help set clear and consistent expectations for students, parents, and teachers; build your child's knowledge and skills; and help set high goals for all students. Of course, high standards are not the only thing needed for our children's success. But standards provide an important first step - a clear roadmap for learning for teachers, parents, and students. Having clearly defined goals helps families and teachers work together to ensure that students succeed. Standards help parents and teachers know when students need extra assistance or when they need to be challenged even more. They also will help your child develop critical thinking skills that will prepare him or her for college and career. How can I help my child? You should use this guide to help build a relationship with your child's teacher. You can do this by talking to his or her teacher regularly about how your child is doing - beyond parent-teacher conferences. At home, you can play an important role in setting high expectations and supporting your child in meeting them. If your child needs a little extra help or wants to learn more about a subject, work with his or her teacher to identify opportunities for tutoring, to get involved in clubs after school, or to find other resources. This guide includes: An overview of some of the key things your child will learn in English/literacy and math in 4th grade, ideas for activities to help your child learn at home and topics of discussion for talking to your child's teacher about his or her academic progress.

Parent’s Guide to Student Success for 5th grade: This guide provides an overview of what your child will learn by the end of 5th grade in mathematics and English language arts/literacy. It focuses on the key skills your child will learn in these subjects, which will build a strong foundation for success in the other subjects he or she studies throughout the school year. This guide is based on the new Common Core State Standards, which have been adopted by more than 40 states. These K-12 standards are informed by the highest state standards from across the country. If your child is meeting the expectations outlined in these standards, he or she will be well prepared for 6th grade. Why are academic standards important? Academic standards are important because they help ensure that all students, no matter where they live, are prepared for success in college and the workforce. They help set clear and consistent expectations for students, parents, and teachers; build your child's knowledge and skills; and help set high goals for all students. Of course, high standards are not the only thing needed for our children's success. But standards provide an important first step - a clear roadmap for learning for teachers, parents, and students. Having clearly defined goals helps families and teachers work together to ensure that students succeed. Standards help parents and teachers know when students need extra assistance or when they need to be challenged even more. They also will help your child develop critical thinking skills that will prepare him or her for college and career. How can I help my child? You should use this guide to help build a relationship with your child's teacher. You can do this by talking to his or her teacher regularly about how your child is doing - beyond parent-teacher conferences. At home, you can play an important role in setting high expectations and supporting your child in meeting them. If your child needs a little extra help or wants to learn more about a subject, work with his or her teacher to identify opportunities for tutoring, to get involved in clubs after school, or to find other resources. This guide includes: An overview of some of the key things your child will learn in English/literacy and math in 5th grade, ideas for activities to help your child learn at home and topics of discussion for talking to your child's teacher about his or her academic progress.

Parent’s Guide to Student Success for 6th grade: This guide provides an overview of what your child will learn by the end of 6th grade in mathematics and English language arts/literacy. It focuses on the key skills your child will learn in these subjects, which will build a strong foundation for success in the other subjects he or she studies throughout the school year. This guide is based on the new Common Core State Standards, which have been adopted by more than 40 states. These K-12 standards are informed by the highest state standards from across the country. If your child is meeting the expectations outlined in these standards, he or she will be well prepared for 7th grade. Why are academic standards important? Academic standards are important because they help ensure that all students, no matter where they live, are prepared for success in college and the workforce. They help set clear and consistent expectations for students, parents, and teachers; build your child's knowledge and skills; and help set high goals for all students. Of course, high standards are not the only thing needed for our children's success. But standards provide an important first step - a clear roadmap for learning for teachers, parents, and students. Having clearly defined goals helps families and teachers work together to ensure that students succeed. Standards help parents and teachers know when students need extra assistance or when they need to be challenged even more. They also will help your child develop critical thinking skills that will prepare him or her for college and career. How can I help my child? You should use this guide to help build a relationship with your child's teacher. You can do this by talking to his or her teacher regularly about how your child is doing - beyond parent-teacher conferences. At home, you can play an important role in setting high expectations and supporting your child in meeting them. If your child needs a little extra help or wants to learn more about a subject, work with his or her teacher to identify opportunities for tutoring, to get involved in clubs after school, or to find other resources. This guide includes: An overview of some of the key things your child will learn in English/literacy and math in 6th grade, ideas for activities to help your child learn at home and topics of discussion for talking to your child's teacher about his or her academic progress.

Parent’s Guide to Student Success for 7th grade: This guide provides an overview of what your child will learn by the end of 7th grade in mathematics and English language arts/literacy. It focuses on the key skills your child will learn in these subjects, which will build a strong foundation for success in the other subjects he or she studies throughout the school year. This guide is based on the new Common Core State Standards, which have been adopted by more than 40 states. These K-12 standards are informed by the highest state standards from across the country. If your child is meeting the expectations outlined in these standards, he or she will be well prepared for 8th grade. Why are academic standards important? Academic standards are important because they help ensure that all students, no matter where they live, are prepared for success in college and the workforce. They help set clear and consistent expectations for students, parents, and teachers; build your child's knowledge and skills; and help set high goals for all students. Of course, high standards are not the only thing needed for our children's success. But standards provide an important first step - a clear roadmap for learning for teachers, parents, and students. Having clearly defined goals helps families and teachers work together to ensure that students succeed. Standards help parents and teachers know when students need extra assistance or when they need to be challenged even more. They also will help your child develop critical thinking skills that will prepare him or her for college and career. How can I help my child? You should use this guide to help build a relationship with your child's teacher. You can do this by talking to his or her teacher regularly about how your child is doing - beyond parent-teacher conferences. At home, you can play an important role in setting high expectations and supporting your child in meeting them. If your child needs a little extra help or wants to learn more about a subject, work with his or her teacher to identify opportunities for tutoring, to get involved in clubs after school, or to find other resources. This guide includes: An overview of some of the key things your child will learn in English/literacy and math in 7th grade, ideas for activities to help your child learn at home and topics of discussion for talking to your child's teacher about his or her academic progress.

Parent’s Guide to Student Success for 8th grade: This guide provides an overview of what your child will learn by the end of 8th grade in mathematics and English language arts/literacy. It focuses on the key skills your child will learn in these subjects, which will build a strong foundation for success in the other subjects he or she studies throughout the school year. This guide is based on the new Common Core State Standards, which have been adopted by more than 40 states. These K-12 standards are informed by the highest state standards from across the country. If your child is meeting the expectations outlined in these standards, he or she will be well prepared for high school. Why are academic standards important? Academic standards are important because they help ensure that all students, no matter where they live, are prepared for success in college and the workforce. They help set clear and consistent expectations for students, parents, and teachers; build your child's knowledge and skills; and help set high goals for all students. Of course, high standards are not the only thing needed for our children's success. But standards provide an important first step - a clear roadmap for learning for teachers, parents, and students. Having clearly defined goals helps families and teachers work together to ensure that students succeed. Standards help parents and teachers know when students need extra assistance or when they need to be challenged even more. They also will help your child develop critical thinking skills that will prepare him or her for college and career. How can I help my child? You should use this guide to help build a relationship with your child's teacher. You can do this by talking to his or her teacher regularly about how your child is doing - beyond parent-teacher conferences. At home, you can play an important role in setting high expectations and supporting your child in meeting them. If your child needs a little extra help or wants to learn more about a subject, work with his or her teacher to identify opportunities for tutoring, to get involved in clubs after school, or to find other resources. This guide includes: An overview of some of the key things your child will learn in English/literacy and math in 8th grade, ideas for activities to help your child learn at home and topics of discussion for talking to your child's teacher about his or her academic progress.

Parent’s Guide to Student Success for High School English: This guide provides an overview of what your child will learn during high school in English language arts. It focuses on the key skills your child will learn in English, which will build a strong foundation for success in the other subjects he or she studies throughout high school. This guide is based on the new Common Core State Standards, which have been adopted by more than 40 states. These K-12 standards are informed by the highest state standards from across the country. If your child is meeting the expectations outlined in these standards, he or she will be well prepared for success after graduation. Why are academic standards important? Academic standards are important because they help ensure that all students, no matter where they live, are prepared for success in college and the workforce. They help set clear and consistent expectations for students, parents, and teachers; build your child's knowledge and skills; and help set high goals for all students. Of course, high standards are not the only thing needed for our children's success. But standards provide an important first step - a clear roadmap for learning for teachers, parents, and students. Having clearly defined goals helps families and teachers work together to ensure that students succeed. Standards help parents and teachers know when students need extra assistance or when they need to be challenged even more. They also will help your child develop critical thinking skills that will prepare him or her for college and career. How can I help my child? You should use this guide to help build a relationship with your child's teacher. You can do this by talking to his or her teacher regularly about how your child is doing - beyond parent-teacher conferences. At home, you can play an important role in setting high expectations and supporting your child in meeting them. If your child needs a little extra help or wants to learn more about a subject, work with his or her teacher to identify opportunities for tutoring, to get involved in clubs after school, or to find other resources. This guide includes: An overview of some of the key things your child will learn in English language arts in high school, topics of discussion for talking to your child's teacher about his or her academic progress and tips to help your child plan for college and career.

Parent’s Guide to Student Success for High School Math: This guide provides an overview of what your child will learn during high school in mathematics. It focuses on the key skills your child will learn in math, which will build a strong foundation for success in many of the other subjects he or she studies throughout high school. This guide is based on the new Common Core State Standards, which have been adopted by more than 40 states. These K-12 standards are informed by the highest state standards from across the country. If your child is meeting the expectations outlined in these standards, he or she will be well prepared for success after graduation. Why are academic standards important? Academic standards are important because they help ensure that all students, no matter where they live, are prepared for success in college and the workforce. They help set clear and consistent expectations for students, parents, and teachers; build your child's knowledge and skills; and help set high goals for all students. Of course, high standards are not the only thing more about a subject, work with his or her teacher to needed for our children's success. But standards identify opportunities for tutoring, to get involved in provide an important first step - a clear roadmap for clubs after school, or to find other resources. learning for teachers, parents, and students. Having clearly defined goals helps families and teachers work together to ensure that students succeed. Standards help parents and teachers know when students need extra assistance or when they need to be challenged even more. They also will help your child develop critical thinking skills that will prepare him or her for college and career. How can I help my child? You should use this guide to help build a relationship with your child's teacher. You can do this by talking to his or her teacher regularly about how your child is doing - beyond parent-teacher conferences. At home, you can play an important role in setting high expectations and supporting your child in meeting them. If your child needs a little extra help or wants to learn more about a subject, work with his or her teacher to identify opportunities for tutoring, to get involved in clubs after school, or to find other resources. This guide includes: An overview of some of the key things your child will learn in math in high school, topics of discussion for talking to your child's teacher about his or her academic progress and tips to help your child plan for college and career.

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