Welcome to the Elementary Curriculum Webpage

The primary function of the Elementary Curriculum Department is to provide the most recent curriculum updates, educational resources, and support all stakeholders.

The Parents' Right to Know law states that all required reading books and materials used in K-12 classrooms must be posted at least 30 days after the school year starts.

Note: Macon County provides students with a badge to access our single-sign on platform called CLEVER. This program houses all core programs.

Web Link to Clever

Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program (ACAP) Summative 

Practice Resources

Below are useful practice sites to prepare teachers and students for the ACAP summative.

Sample Test Items

ACAP READING PRACTICE QUIZ

Edcite Test Practice

The Alabama Literacy Act is being implemented for 2023-2024. It includes strategies, incentives, and interventions specific to the science of reading for grades K-3. 

Review the Alabama Literacy Act Presentation Notes for Parents.

For more details, please see the complete legislation.

Parent and School partnerships are fundamental to student success. The Alabama State Department of Education along with guidance from the Alabama Reading Initiative (ARI) department suggests building a strong foundation in the following areas: Phonological Awareness, Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Fluency, Vocabulary, and Comprehension to support your child's literacyInitiative learning. See the Read At Home Plan.

The Reading Foundation suggests reading with a child every day builds strong minds and strong relationships. Check out the brochure offering tips to explore reading at home with your school age child.

Alabama Literacy Act at a Glance

Click the link below to view The Alabama Literacy Act.

https://www.alabamaachieves.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/act2019-523.pdf

Mathematics @Home

The Alabama Science, Technology, and Math Initiative (AMSTI) are providing monthly calendars of activities parents can use at home with their child. These activities are designed to increase your child(ren) understanding of Math concepts with common items found around the home. Click on the link below for the monthly calendar of activities.

MATH @ HOME MONTHLY CALENDAR OF ACTIVITIES

Teachers, students and parents:

Here are links to what students need to master in grades Kindergarten through Six in Math and English Language Arts. 

What Your Child Should Know in Kindergarten: ELA and Mathematics

What Your Child Should Know in First Grade: ELA and Mathematics

What Your Child Should Know in Second Grade: ELA and Mathematics

What Your Child Should Know in Third Grade: ELA and Mathematics

What Your Child Should Know in Fourth Grade: ELA and Mathematics

What Your Child Should Know in Fifth Grade: ELA and Mathematics

What Your Child Should Know in Sixth Grade: ELA and Mathematics

Kindergarten: 26 Things Your Child Should Know How to Do Prior to Entering Kindergarten

Kindergarten: Skills Your Child Should Learn In Math Prior to Entering Kindergarten

Kindergarten:  What Your Child Should Be Able to Do in Math Before Leaving Kindergarten

Kindergarten: Skills Your Child Learns In Math and Activities for Those Skills

First Grade:  What Your Child Should Be Able to Do in Math Before Leaving Kindergarten

First Grade: Skills Your Child Learns in Math and Activities for Those Skills

Second Grade: Skills Your Child Learns in Math and Activities for Those Skills

Third Grade: Skills Your Child Learns in Math and Activities for Those Skills

Fourth: Grade: Skills Your Child Learns in Math and Activities for Those Skills

Fifth Grade: Skills Your Child Learns in Math and Activities for Those Skills

Sixth Grade: Skills Your Child Learns in Math and Activities for Those Skills

Seventh Grade: Skills Your Child Learns in Math and Activities for Those Skills

Eighth Grade: Skills Your Child Learns in Math and Activities for Those Skills

Algebra 1: Skills Your Child Learns in Math and Activities for Those Skills

Geometry: Skills Your Child Learns in Math and Activities for Those Skills

Algebra 2 :Skills Your Child Learns in Math and Activities for Those Skills

Pre-Calculus: Skills Your Child Learns in Math and Activities for Those Skills