Curriculum at P.S. 185
At P.S. 185, we provide students with engaging, standards-based instruction through research-backed programs that help every child grow academically, socially, and emotionally. From learning to read in Kindergarten to solving real-world science problems in fifth grade, our curriculum supports every learner on their educational journey.
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Our Instructional Programs
HMH Into Reading is our comprehensive literacy program that helps students build strong reading, writing, speaking, and vocabulary skills through engaging texts and meaningful classroom discussions.
HMH Into Reading
Students in the primary grades develop essential phonics, spelling, handwriting, and word study skills through daily Fundations lessons that build confident readers and writers.
Heggerty
enVision Mathematics
Fundations
Teachers regularly monitor student reading growth using Acadience assessments to identify strengths, provide targeted support, and celebrate progress throughout the year.
Students investigate real-world scientific phenomena through hands-on exploration, collaboration, engineering design, and inquiry-based learning that encourages curiosity and critical thinking.
Heggerty lessons strengthen students' ability to hear, identify, and manipulate sounds in words—an essential building block for early reading success.
Our math program helps students develop deep conceptual understanding, problem-solving skills, and mathematical confidence through hands-on learning, collaboration, and real-world applications.
Acadience
Amplify Science
Learning at Every Grade
Kindergarten - Second Grade
Students develop strong foundational skills in reading, writing, mathematics, and science while building confidence, independence, and a love of learning.
Programs Used
Fundations
Heggerty
HMH Into Reading
enVision Mathematics
Amplify Science
Acadience
Students strengthen comprehension, critical thinking, writing, mathematical reasoning, and scientific inquiry while applying their learning through collaborative and real-world experiences.
Programs Used
HMH Into Reading
enVision Mathematics
Amplify Science
Acadience
Third - Fifth Grade
🎯 Targeted Instruction
Teachers use assessment data to provide personalized support and small-group instruction.
📊 Progress Monitoring
Student growth is monitored throughout the year to celebrate success and identify opportunities for additional support.
🤝 Family Partnership
Families are important partners in learning. Home-school connections and curriculum resources help reinforce learning beyond the classroom.