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.

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Science Fair Information

It’s that time of year…RSPA’s Science Fair! This is a time for our scholars to apply their critical thinking skills. They get to ask questions and derive the answer 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. Kindergarten-1st grade scholars will work on a classroom project together to share on Science Fair night!

Schedule of Assignments

Due Date	Assignment
Tuesday, September 6th	Science Fair packets go home with students; parents will review them with students and choose a topic.
Tuesday, September 13th	Topic choice is due
Tuesday, September 27th	Assignment #1 is due: Problem/Question & Hypothesis (Science grade)
Tuesday, October 11th	Assignment #2 is due: Materials & Procedure (Science grade)
Tuesday, October 25th	Assignment #3 is due: Data, Results, & Conclusion (Science & Math grade)
Tuesday, November 1st	Assignment #4 is due: Written Report (Science & ELA grade)

Tuesday, November 8th ALL projects are due by 8:00 AM	Assignment #5 is due: Display Board Final Project – Oral Presentation
Wednesday, November 9th	Completion of Oral Presentations/Judging Complete
Thursday, November 10th	Science Fair Night – Winners Announced

Parents, join us for RSPA’s Annual Science Fair Night on Thursday, November 10th!

2nd & 3rd Grade Science Fair Packet

2nd-8th Grade Science Information Packet

4th-8th Grade Science Fair Form Packet

Resources

2022 Log In and Learn More

Directions for Accessing Student Test Results on TexasAssessment.gov.

Four Steps

1. Visit TexasAssessment.gov at the button below.
2. Click “Lookup unique access code” and log in.
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.