Elementary Years
Use the tabs below to explore what students will learn in each grade level.
Curriculum & Instruction
Elementary School Programs
Creating learning environments where all students make connections to what they are learning and teachers meet the learning needs of students, contributing to successful academic outcomes.
Digital Learning is an instructional strategy that tailors teaching and learning to Saint Paul Public School’s diverse student body.
Our dual language immersion programs provide literacy and content instruction through two languages and a multicultural perspective.
(SPPS) offers content based English language instructional programs and services to meet the varied needs of English learners.
Indigenous Integration provides lessons and resources across content areas to meet Minnesota State Standards that specifically mention Anishinabe and Dakota people.
Library Services empowers students and staff to become enthusiastic readers, critical thinkers, skillful researchers, and ethical users of information.
All SPPS students create a Personal Learning Plan (PLP). The PLP gives students opportunities to identify their strengths, skills and interests and connect them to careers that may interest them.
We provide special education and related services according to the federal mandates of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act and the State of Minnesota's rules and statutes.
Talent Development and Acceleration Services (TDAS) celebrates the abilities, interests and needs of students through challenging and varied curriculum.
Learn more about assessments given to elementary students, including assessment dates and times.
Conferences
Conferences are an opportunity to connect with your students' teacher, learn about academic progress and set goals for success. Conferences are held twice a year.
Learn how your students' academic progress will be measured.