Curriculum & Instruction
The Curriculum & Instruction Department at Rhodes School for the Performing Arts ensures that our students are being taught the same skills as their public-school peers. The department provides identifiable measurable results based on objectives to help determine student progress and academic achievement; keeps our students competitive when compared to others across the state; and ensures that our students can be successful in any educational setting, public or private.
Our Curriculum
Experience High-Quality Texas Math for Grades K-5
SBOE Approved | TEKS & ELPS Aligned | Knowledge Building
RSPA’s new math curriculum for scholars in grades Kindergarten-5th is here! Bluebonnet Learning are state-developed instructional materials that provide teachers with the tools to foster student success. Developed using the latest cognitive science, Bluebonnet Learning instructional materials cover 100% of the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) and provide a full suite of resources including scope and sequence, daily lesson plans, and student materials. All Bluebonnet Learning instructional materials are designed to be high-quality, suitable, and grade-level appropriate.
To learn more, check out the Bluebonnet & Open Education Resources below under C&I Resources.
A Fresh Take on Math for Grades 6-8
RSPA’s 6th-8th grade scholars are discovering the wonder of mathematics in our everyday world with STEMscopes Math. Our educators create a meaningful learning experience that empowers our students with 21st-century skills to succeed in future STEM careers.
Next-Gen STEM for Next-Gen Science Standards in Grades K-8
STEMscopes provide a carefully curated, rigorous curriculum that both challenges and sparks the curiosity of students across the country.
Research studies show that using STEMscopes results in a higher number of students who meet or exceed science proficiency benchmarks on state assessments.
Our science curriculum is just the beginning.
PreK Curriculum
Children’s Learning Institute (CLI) is a leader in the development of research-based tools to improve early education quality for early care and education programs in Texas.
Social Studies Curriculum for K-8th & ELA for K-5
More inclusive, accessible, and relevant learning
We combine scientifically based research with personalized learning experiences to make our English language arts curriculum more effective, inclusive, and rewarding. Improve reading fluency, comprehension, and writing skills, as well as 21st century skills.
ELA Curriculum for Grades 6th-8th
Windows & Mirrors are diverse curriculum materials that act as mirrors, allowing students to see themselves reflected in stories and materials, fostering a sense of belonging and validation, and as windows, providing insight into the lives and experiences of others, thereby promoting empathy, understanding, and a connection to the wider world.
Through Mirrors, we aim to provide students with texts that reflect their own identities, cultures, and experiences.
Through Windows, we aim to offer students glimpses into the lives, cultures, and perspectives of people different from themselves.
State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness 2025 (STAAR)
Access your child’s STAAR results…
PARENTS AND FAMILIES ARE CRITICAL PARTNERS IN A CHILD’S SUCCESS.
The Texas Education Agency is committed to ensuring you are informed and have an accurate picture of your child’s progress. Follow these 4 steps to Log In & Learn More.
Four Steps
1.) You will receive a secure email with your child’s Unique Student Access Code.
2.) Starting June 17, visit TexasAssesment.gov and Log In with your scholar’s unique student access code. Note: Your scholar’s unique access code is the same as last year’s. You may contact your Campus Registrar or Front Desk Receptionist if you do not have a unique access code.
3.) Review your child’s STAAR results and the personalized resources to support learning at home.
4.) At the beginning of the school year, discuss the test results with your child’s teacher and work together to support your child’s learning.
Science Fair 2025
It’s that time of year…RSPA’s Science Fair is scheduled for Thursday, November 13th! This is a time for our scholars to apply their critical thinking skills. They get to ask questions and derive the answers through experimentation. A science project challenges a student to solve a problem/answer a question using the scientific method or design process. It is a great way to excite children about science, teach them to think like scientists, develop organizational skills, and enhance their writing and oral presentation skills. Lessons have been worked into the curriculum to explain the process of conducting a science investigation to guide them on their way.
Please review the Schedule of Assignments for our 2nd-8th grade scholars below. PreK-1st grade scholars will work on a classroom project together to share on Science Fair Night! It must include a display board, a demonstration, or an experiment. This should be an engaging activity that parents and students can participate in.
Schedule of Assignments
| Due Date | Assignment |
| Wednesday, September 3, 2025 |
Science Fair packets uploaded to |
| Wednesday, September 16, 2025 | Topic choice is due: Teacher approval required. If not approved, the student needs to choose another topic and submit it for approval. |
| Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | Assignment #1 is due: Problem/Question & Hypothesis (Science grade) |
| Tuesday, October 7, 2025 | Assignment #2 is due: Materials & Procedure (Science grade) |
| Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | Assignment #3 is due: Data, Results, & Conclusion (Science, ELA & Math grade) |
| Tuesday, October 28, 2025 | Assignment #4 is due: Written Report (Science & ELA grade) |
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Thursday, November 06, 2025 ALL projects are due by 8:00 AM |
Assignment #5 is due: Display Board Final Project – Oral Presentation |
| Wednesday, November 12, 2025 | Teacher-selected projects judged in the cafetorium |
| Thursday, November 13, 2025 | Science Fair Night – Winners Announced |
C&I Resources
Curriculum & Instruction Department
Administration Building – Room 213
13334 Wallisville Road
Houston, TX 77049
281-458-4334 ext. 115
Monet Calhoun, Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Lakesha Winslow,
Assistant Director of Curriculum & Instruction
ADMINISTRATIVE BUILDING
13334 Wallisville Rd.
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 458-4334
information@rhodesschool.org
CAMPUS LOCATION
13334 Wallisville Rd.
Houston, TX 77049
(281) 459-9797
Charles Russell, M. Ed, President
Kenitra Bennett-Edwards, M. Ed., Member
Michelle Harris, M. Ed, Member
Sloane Hughlett, Member
Chrishelle Palay, Member
Derrick Sherrard, Member
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