Elementary School Learning
At North Kitsap School District (NKSD), our elementary curriculum is designed to develop our youngest learners into confident, curious, and creative individuals prepared for a journey of lifelong learning. We embrace each student's unique potential, creating a secure, collaborative, and meaningful learning environment where every child's abilities and needs are recognized, valued, and nurtured.
Our devoted teachers, leaders, and staff, armed with effective, accountable, and culturally responsive teaching strategies, offer an inclusive early educational experience. Our approach, amplified by our robust partnerships with families and communities, enables us to push the boundaries of primary education and prepare our students academically, socially, and emotionally for their future growth. At NKSD, we've created a caring and respectful environment that encourages learning, exploration, and development. We aim to ensure that each student is ready for a future yet to be imagined and inspired to shape that future with their passion and potential.
Empower, Inspire, Nurture, Shape.
A time for new adventures, essential skills, and supportive learning in a nurturing community.
Exploring basics, overcoming challenges, and building confidence through fun and discovery in learning.
Strengthening foundational knowledge, enhancing detail awareness, and fostering security through structured learning.
Developing independence, deepening skills, and fostering confidence through advanced problem-solving and collaborative projects.
Fourth grade is for growth and discovery; encourage open-ended discussions to support their learning journey.
Fifth Grade at NKSD emphasizes critical reading, mathematical reasoning, scientific analysis, cultural awareness, and artistic refinement
Engaging in arts enhances creativity, confidence, and academic performance, fostering well-rounded student development.
Developing movement skills, fitness, and confidence for lifelong health through structured, high-quality PE programs.
Related Policies and Procedures
- Policy 2402 - English Language Arts Master-Based Credit
- Procedure 2402P - English Language Arts Master-Based Credit
- Policy 2403 - Math Master-Based Credit
- Procedure 2403P - Math Master-Based Credit
- Policy 2404 - Science Master-Based Credit
- Procedure 2404P - Science Master-Based Credit
- Policy 2405 - Social Studies Master-Based Credit
- Procedure 2405P - Social Studies Master-Based Credit
- Policy 2406 - The Arts Master-Based Credit
- Policy 2407 - Health and Physical Education Master-Based Credit
- Policy 2408 - Integrated Environmental and Sustainability Education Master-Based Credit
- Policy 2409 - World Language Master-Based Credit
- Procedure 2409P - World Language Master-Based Credit
- Policy 2410 - High School Graduation Requirements
- Procedure 2410P - High School Graduation Requirements
- Policy 2411 - Certificate of Educational Competency
- Policy 2412 - Diplomas for Veterans
- Policy 2413 - Equivalency Credit Opportunities
- Policy 2414 - Community Service
- Policy 2418 - Waiver of High School Graduation Credits