Mequon-Thiensville School District

Curriculum: A Closer Look

In the Mequon-Thiensville School District, curriculum in the general sense is the interactive system of teaching & learning derived from content based on the district-approved standards. More specifically, it is the knowledge and skills students are expected to learn; the units and lessons taught; the assignments and projects used; the books, materials, videos, presentations, and reading used in a course; and the tests, assessments, and other methods used to evaluate student learning

Curriculum is developed aligned to the district's mission, vision, and strategic plan.  Click here to review the MTSD Curriculum Review Plan and Schedule.

View the Guidelines for Homework at MTSD.


Scope & Sequence:

In the Mequon-Thiensville School District, Scope and Sequence is the interrelated concept that refers to the overall organization of a guaranteed and viable curriculum in order to ensure its coherence and continuity. Scope refers to the breadth and depth of content and skills to be covered. Sequence refers to when and how these content and skills are ordered and presented to learners over time. The purpose of a Scope and Sequence is to ensure that all students in MTSD receive an equitable high-quality educational experience regardless of school or classroom.


Click here to view the Scope and Sequence at each grade level.

Elementary: Grades 4k-5

Middle School: Grades 6-8

High School:  Grades 9-12