601 - Curriculum Materials Approval Procedure - Online Resource Signature Form (Elementary)

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601 - Curriculum Materials Approval Procedure

Online Resource Signature Form (Elementary)

To be completed by the teacher prior to the first day of classes in each school year.

 

School Year: ____________________                                  Date: ________________________________

 

Name of Teacher: ________________________________________________________________________

 

Title(s) of class(es) being taught this academic year: ____________________________________________

Background: Curriculum materials used at PACT are designed to inform, inspire, demonstrate the importance of ethical behavior, and present viewpoints that challenge students to think critically about current and historical events and issues. We strive to equip students to be well informed and to articulate their own viewpoints. The review and selection of curriculum material involve evaluation of the content for its adherence to PACT’s Mission, Vision, and Foundational Statements; behavior expectations; and policies. This includes those policies regarding profanity and sex/drug education. Materials that promote or trivialize behavior contrary to PACT’s Curriculum Philosophies and behavior expectations should not be used.

 

PACT MISSION STATEMENT

To Partner as Parents, Students, and Staff to cultivate an academically rigorous environment that challenges students to develop positive character qualities as a foundation for personal and intellectual growth.

 

PACT VISION STATEMENT

To develop educationally excellent, engaged citizens, who value life-long learning and are committed to making exceptional contributions to their ever-changing world.

 

It is understood that as teachers continue to research curriculum content and work to stay current in their field(s) of study, they may find resources to utilize that will enhance their classroom instruction. It would not be feasible to send each item through the curriculum approval process, so it will be the teacher’s responsibility to be sure that certain criteria are considered for each supplemental resource used.

 

The following criteria should be considered for each resource selected for use:

  1. The resource material has been read/watched in its entirety prior to classroom use.
  2. The message is clearly relevant to the curricular content.
  3. This is the best way to depict the information to be covered.
  4. There is a clear justification for the use of this resource material.
  5. The resource is not rated “PG-13” or “R”. “PG” requires signed parental permission.
  6. The resource material does not promote or advocate substance abuse or sex.
  7. The resource material lacks profanity and vulgarity.
  8. The resource material lacks graphic violence.
  9. The resource material is not to be used in a public way that violates copyright law.
  10. The resource material complies with PACT’s 104 - Religious Expression Policy.
  11. PACT faculty and staff must remain politically neutral. While resource materials may represent varying views, teachers may not promote one political party or viewpoint over another.

Statement: I am aware that my signature on this form indicates my understanding of my responsibility to evaluate any online resource material selected for use in class consistent with the criteria listed above. When I have satisfactorily asked and answered each of the criteria questions, and have determined that the supplemental resource material is acceptable, I am permitted to use it.

 

Teacher’s Signature:

 

Date:     

 

A copy of this signed form should be submitted to the Curriculum Coordinator annually.



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