Curriculum & Instruction
Vision:
Vision:
The Somers Public Schools strives to be an exceptional and innovative educational community.
The Somers Public Schools strives to be an exceptional and innovative educational community.
Mission:
Mission:
The mission of the Somers Public Schools is to prepare each student to contribute and succeed in an ever-changing global society.
The mission of the Somers Public Schools is to prepare each student to contribute and succeed in an ever-changing global society.
In pursuit of this Vision and Mission, we believe in:
In pursuit of this Vision and Mission, we believe in:
- The pursuit of excellence
- Life-long learning
- An environment conducive to success
- Student, family, and community partnerships
- Responsible citizenship
- Honoring equity, individuality, and diversity
- Educating the whole child
Informational Links
Informational Links
State Assessments
State Assessments
Public Schools in the State of Connecticut administer the Smarter Balanced Assessment in English Language Arts areas and Math in grades 3 - 8 each spring.
Public Schools in the State of Connecticut administer the Smarter Balanced Assessment in English Language Arts areas and Math in grades 3 - 8 each spring.
Additionally, Connecticut students in grades 5, 8 and 11 are also assessed using the NGSS aligned assessment for science.
Additionally, Connecticut students in grades 5, 8 and 11 are also assessed using the NGSS aligned assessment for science.
Connecticut State Department of Education Parent Video
Parent Resources for CT Summative Assessments
https://portal.ct.gov/SDE/Student-Assessment/Main-Assessment/Parent-Resources/Documents
NGSS Parent Guides
This suite of NGSS Parent Guides illustrates how the standards are a powerful foundation to help students build a cohesive understanding of science over time.