Curriculum & Assessment

School Curriculum

In addition to the basic curriculum for grades 6-8, enhancements include:

• Special Education
• Technology Standards
• English as a Second Language
• Small class reading instruction 
• Learning Assistance Program
• Library/Media Instruction
• Music Specialists
• PE Specialists
• Honors Program
• Art, Home Economics & CTE

Student Assessment

A variety of assessments are used to measure student learning in the Walla Walla Public Schools. Teachers use classroom assessments of all types at all grade levels. In addition, the State of Washington has developed tests which measure the Washington State Learning Standards for Reading/Language Arts and Mathematics and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) for middle school Science.