Curriculum
Once a Duke, always a Duke.
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This is a K-12 Strategy Spotlight.
At Wellington, our vision is to create a dynamic, supportive learning environment where every student develops adaptability and positive self-worth, and gains the skills to grow socially, emotionally, and academically. By building strong connections to both school and community, we empower our students to advocate for themselves and to design their own futures as productive, engaged, resilient, and empathetic members of society.
To live out this vision, we provide a curriculum that is current, challenging, and meaningful for all learners. Every student deserves access to highly effective teachers and rich learning experiences. We also recognize that teachers need time, resources, and flexibility to help students reach true mastery.
To keep our programs strong, our district regularly reviews each subject and content area, ensuring that:
- Instruction reflects the latest research and best practices
- State and national standards are fully integrated
- Skills and content build smoothly from one grade to the next
As part of this review, we examine how students demonstrate learning, identify areas for improvement, and update instructional materials as needed. We also explore how technology can enhance engagement and make learning more interactive.
A full review typically spans at least one school year. When the process is complete, the Board of Education reviews and approves any recommended curriculum updates.
If you have questions about Wellington’s curriculum or the review process, we welcome your input—because our curriculum, like our vision, is built around the success of every Duke.
Learning Standards
Ohio continues to focus on strengthening mathematics instruction for all students through Ohio’s Plan for K‑12 Mathematics. This statewide plan outlines a shared vision for high-quality, research-based math instruction and highlights the systems and practices needed to ensure every student has access to rigorous learning.
A key component of the plan is the Standards for Mathematical Practice, which emphasize problem solving, reasoning, and making sense of mathematics at every grade level.
Together with Ohio’s Learning Standards, these practices help ensure that students experience mathematics as a coherent, logical, and meaningful subject as they progress from kindergarten through high school.
Standards for Mathematical Practice By Grade Level or Course
Kindergarten - Grade 5
Kindergarten
Grade 1
Grade 2
Grade 3
Grade 4
Grade 5
Grade 6
Grade 6 - 8
Grade 7
Grade 8
High School
Algebra 1
Math 1
Geometry
Math 2
Algebra 2 & Math 3
Our K-12 curriculum is aligned to Ohio’s Learning Standards. These standards explain the knowledge and skills Ohio students in pre-kindergarten through grade 12 need to achieve.
Ohio’s Learning Standards emphasize skills crucial to students’ success not only in school but also in college, careers and life — such as critical thinking and problem solving.
Based on Ohio's Learning Standards, WEVSD has made thoughtful and intentional decisions to focus on particular content identified in classes, allowing teachers to realistically teach for mastery in the time allotted.
English Language Arts
Learning Standards
Model Curriculum
Mathematics
Learning Standards
Model Curriculum
Science
Learning Standards
Model Curriculum
Social Studies
Learning Standards
Model Curriculum
Fine Arts
Learning Standards
Model Curriculum
Business/Technology
Business Learning Standards
Technology Learning Standards
Model Curriculum
Computer Science
Learning Standards
Model Curriculum
Financial Literacy
Learning Standards
Model Curriculum
Health/Physical Education
Learning Standards
Health Education
Fine Arts
Learning Standards
Model Curriculum
Music
Learning Standards
Model Curriculum
Social & Emotional
Learning Standards
Early Learning & Development
Learning Standards
Ohio English Language Proficiency (ELP)
Learning Standards
Extended Standards
Learning Standards
Gifted Students
Curriculum Information for Parents/Guardians
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Testing Links
Ohio's State Tests
Information regarding the Ohio Department of Education's tests for our students
AP Tests
Information regarding Advanced Placement Testing
SAT Test
Information regarding testing for students considering colleg
