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Core & Non-Core Curriculum
revised 4/3/08
For the purposes of
fulfilling #2 of the IF Spending Policy, “A maximum of 50% of the semester funds
may be spent on ‘Non-Core’ curriculum and services,” the following subjects are
considered core:
English
Reading/Language
Arts
History
Economics
Civics and
Government
Math
Science
Foreign Languages
Arts
Geography
If a student has all
of the materials needed to cover the core subjects, core funds may be spent
towards purchasing a computer.
Sample Materials for each Subject
Area
Core
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Sample
Materials
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English,
Reading/Language Arts |
Textbooks
Workbooks
Video &
Audio Tapes
Computer
Software
Books
Flash
Cards
Manipulatives
Letter
cubes Magnetic Letters
Games
Pre-cut
Felt pieces for story-boards, letters, etc. |
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History |
Textbooks
Workbooks
Video &
Audio Tapes
Computer
Software
Books |
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Economics |
Textbooks
Workbooks
Video &
Audio Tapes
Computer
Software
Books |
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Civics &
Government |
Textbooks
Workbooks
Video &
Audio Tapes
Computer
Software
Books |
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Math |
Textbooks
Workbooks
Video &
Audio Tapes
Computer
Software
Books
Manipulatives
Calculators
Rulers,
Protractors, Compasses |
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Science |
Textbooks
Workbooks
Video &
Audio Tapes
Computer
Software
Books
Lab Kits
Dissection
Materials
Butterfly
Gardens
Rocks/Minerals Kits |
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Languages Other Than
English |
Textbooks
Workbooks
Video &
Audio Tapes
Computer
Software
Books |
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Visual &
Performing Arts |
Textbooks
Workbooks
Video &
Audio Tapes
Computer
Software
Books
Art
Supplies |
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Geography |
Textbooks
Workbooks
Video &
Audio Tapes
Computer
Software
Books |
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Tutoring,
classes, enrichment courses directly related to any of these core
subjects
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A maximum of 50%
of funding each semester may be spent on non-core curricular materials and
services.
Non-Core
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Sample
Materials |
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Physical
Education
Gymnastics
Classes
Karate/Martial Arts |
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Life
Choices, Family Studies, Home Economics, Leadership, Community Service,
Career Exploration, Driver’s Education |
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Computer/Typing |
Printer
Paper
Ink
Cartridges
Books |
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General
School Supplies |
Paper –
lined, graph, etc.
Notebooks
Composition Books
Binders
Folders
Pens/Pencils
Blank
Audio or Video Tapes
Tape
Recorders |
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