Common Core and WA Standards

The Common Core State Standards provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn. The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and careers. Standards are supported or supplemented through CTE course or the CTE course is equivalent to the core area.

Common Core & WA State Standards

• Reading
• Writing
• Mathematics
• Social Studies—Economics, Civics, History, Geography
• Science—Physical, Earth & Space, Life, Systems, Inquiry , Application
• Arts
• Health & Fitness

Interdisciplinary themes are woven throughout CTE courses, providing relevant content and contexts for learning.

21st Century Interdisciplinary Themes

• Global Awareness
• Financial, Economic, Business & Entrepreneurial Literacy
• Civic Literacy
• Health & Safety
• Environmental Literacy

Learn more at corestandards.org and at standards.ospi.k12.wa.us respectively.