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Parent Curriculum Support


Parent Support for Eureka Math
This site provides a suite of resources to help parents support their children in becoming proficient in math. 

Testing at Westlake
​Westlake Testing Overview

Santa Cruz City Schools
See the SCCS website's What's Happening section for updates on SCCS bonds.


National PTA Resources


Santa Cruz Education Foundation
The SCEF website includes information on the new Computer Science for All grant.

California Department of Education- Common Core State Standards:
http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/cc/

Educational standards describe what students should know and be able to do in each subject in each grade. In California, the State Board of Education decides on the standards for all students, from kindergarten through high school.
Since 2010, a number of states across the nation have adopted the same standards for English and math. These standards are called the Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Having the same standards helps all students get a good education, even if they change schools or move to a different state. Teachers, parents, and education experts designed the standards to prepare students for success in college and the workplace.
The California Department of Education helps schools make sure that all students are meeting the standards. At this site you will find information about the standards and the CCSS-related activities taking place in California.

Articles of Interest

Talking to Kids About Race
  • "Talking to Young Children about Bias and Prejudice," from the Anti-Defamation League
  • "Beyond the Golden Rule: A Parent's Guide to Preventing and Responding to Prejudice," from Teaching Tolerance
  • "How to talk to your kids about the violence in Charlottesville," from the L.A. Times

How To Weave Growth Mindset Into School Culture (KQED News, October, 2015) http://ww2.kqed.org/mindshift/2015/10/02/how-to-weave-growth-mindset-into-school-culture/
While this article focuses on a high school, the concept of the “growth mindset” is helpful for parents to know and understand. Based on Carol Dweck’s book, “Mindset,” this concept asserts that, “understanding the first time you hear something isn’t the goal,” and “smart isn’t being right fast. It’s working through things and understanding things eventually.” 

New Healthy Media Habits for Young Kids, by Caroline Knorr on the Common Sense Media Blog
This article includes links to further resources and information about studies about media and children, as well as a short list of tips.
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  • Home
  • About
    • PTA Meeting Agendas and Minutes
    • PTA Calendar
    • PTA Weekly News
    • PTA Board Leadership
    • FAQ & Forms
    • PTA/CAPTA Perks & Advocacy
  • For Parents
    • SCCS Westlake Page
    • Volunteer!
    • Resources
    • UCSC Student Parents
    • Yearbook
  • Programs
    • The Arts >
      • 5th Grade Art Project
      • Day of Dance
    • Enrichment Programs >
      • Chess Club
      • Science Fair
      • Math Night
      • Math Mondays
    • Community Events >
      • Coffee&Community
      • Back to School BBQ
      • Commute Culture Counts
      • Movie Nights
      • Under the Stars
      • Bake Sale
      • Spooky Story Night
      • Popcorn&Popsicles
      • Family Arts Night
  • Giving
    • Donate
    • Local Sponsors
    • Fundraising Progams >
      • Drive for Schools
      • Farm Fresh CSA
      • Minted Giving
      • Artsonia Gifts
      • Box Tops
      • Dining for Dollars
      • Walk-A-Thon
    • Your Donations Support
    • Corporate Matching
    • Spring Auction >
      • Auction
      • Auction Prize Donations
  • Store
    • Spirit Wear
  • Link Page