Academics at Lawton

Math

At Lawton, we use the district’s enVision curriculum, which follows Common Core standards. This program provides challenging lessons that can be adapted to meet the needs of all students, whether they are at grade level or working above it. Students also have access to digital math tools and materials to practice and improve their skills.

English Language Arts (ELA)

We follow the district’s Center for the Collaborative Classroom (CCC) English Language Arts curriculum. This program connects reading and writing, and it includes daily reading activities. The lessons focus on developing skills in:

• Being A Reader (K-2): Teaches basic skills like recognizing sounds, decoding words, and understanding what is read, while also encouraging a love for reading. It includes whole-class and small-group lessons, as well as independent reading.
• Being A Writer (K-5): Focuses on the writing process, helping students enjoy writing through read aloud, independent practice, and teacher-student conferences. Students learn writing skills in different types of writing, including stories, information, and opinion pieces.
• Making Meaning (K-5): Includes whole-class reading lessons, vocabulary practice, and opportunities for students to work individually or with teachers to improve their reading fluency.

Multi-Language Learners

English learners at Lawton benefit from co-teaching, where MLL staff work with general education teachers to support language development in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.

More information available on the SPS Multilingual page.

Science

We use the Amplify Science curriculum, which is based on the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). These standards encourage students to practice real-world science skills like design, building, and observation. Students learn about concepts such as cause and effect, energy, and matter, and how these ideas connect across different areas of science, including physical sciences, life sciences, earth and space sciences, and engineering.

Physical Education

Our PE program focuses on teaching students about fitness and health through physical activity. The goal is to help students try different activities that promote a healthy lifestyle.

Music

Lawton has a full-time music teacher who helps students explore music through singing, rhythm, reading music, and playing instruments. The aim is to develop an appreciation and understanding of music in all forms.

Social Studies

Lawton Social Studies curriculum is based on the OSPI learning standards that are required based on grade level. Standards are broken out into Social Studies, Civics, Economics, Geography, and History.

• Since Time Immemorial (STI) Adoption: The district is adopting the STI curriculum to teach students about the Native nations in Washington state. Although not fully adopted at the elementary level, some teachers are already using parts of this curriculum.

Social Emotional Learning

Lawton uses the district-supported Second Step program to help students learn how to manage emotions and develop social skills. We also use the RULER program, which helps students recognize, understand, label, express, and regulate their emotions.