North Thurston Public Schools

All Students Empowered & Future-Ready

Science at NTPS

Science education is a critical part of children's education today just as science is a critical part of today's world. North Thurston Public School's science program is research -based and aligned with the Washington State Learning Standards.

We strive to have all students able to investigate scientifically in order to construct and acquire conceptual understanding of their worlds, develop positive scientific attitudes, and become scientifically literate. This is accomplished through a collaborative, interactive, rigorous science program responsive to the needs of diverse learners.

Science Standards and State Assessment Information

Our state uses the Next Generation Science Standards as the "Washington State Science Learning Standards." These standards describe what students should know and be able to do and contain correlations to Common Core Math and ELA standards. Want more information? Check out the Next Generation Parent Guides broken down by grades (also available in Spanish).

Assessments

Assessments are designed to help districts, schools, teachers, parents, and students determine the level of proficiency of a student's understanding of the science learning standards. NTPS Assessment Department

Resources

The Office of the Superintendent of Public Instruction has many assessment resources. Check out the Washington Comprehensive Assessment of Science page for more information.

Contacts

Joyce Mackiewicz
Director
jmackiewicz@nthurston.k12.wa.us
360-412-4454

Dixie Reimer
Secondary Instructional Specialist
dreimer@nthurston.k12.wa.us
360-412-4590

Jana Brock
Elementary Science Instructional & Integration Specialist, Grades K-5
jbrock@nthurston.k12.wa.us
360-412-4590

Sue Pinch
spinch@nthurston.k12.wa.us
360-412-4454

North Thurston Public Schools does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Coordinator and Title IX Officer: executivedirectorHR@nthurston.k12.wa.us, 360-412-4453; Section 504 Coordinator: 504@nthurston.k12.wa.us, 360-412-4465. Address for both: 305 College Street NE, Lacey, WA 98516.

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