Curriculum Information

This page serves as a "hub" for parents seeking information about the Nixon curriculum.  It is organized by subject area and includes links to relevant supporting information about how that subject is taught at Nixon.

Mathematics

• Sudbury Public Schools Math Resources - a great collection of student and teacher resources available from the district.
• TERC Investigations Program - Sudbury's core math program
• Enrichment/Challenge links - a wonderful collection of recommended Math resources
• Sudbury Public School's curriculum guide for your child's grade level includes detailed information on the Mathematics curriculum.

English/Language Arts

• SPS Literacy Page
• Handwriting without Tears program (K-2) - NOTE: Some portions of this website are addressed to parents who homeschool their children using this approach, but Nixon parents may find some tips helpful.
• Spelling for Writers
• Tips to Help Readers
• Sudbury Public School's curriculum guide for your child's grade level includes detailed information on the English/Language arts curriculum.

Science

More information coming soon. In the meantime, see the district's curriculum guide for your child's grade level.

Social Studies

More information coming soon. In the meantime, see the district's:

• curriculum guide for your child's grade level, and
• learning expectations for your child's grade level.

Social Competency Programs

• Open Circle Social
• Bullyproofing programs (link coming soon)

Art

More information coming soon. In the meantime, see the district's curriculum guide for your child's grade level.

Spanish

More information coming soon. In the meantime, see the district's curriculum guide for your child's grade level.

Physical Education

• BAM! - Information for kids on health issues
• KidsHealth - Parent, kid and teen sites with answers to common health questions.
• Just Move - Information on the relationship between nutrition, exercise and health.