Curriculum
The curriculum serves as a living document that can continually evolve in response to student and societal needs. With skills such as communication, collaboration, and active participation and authentic real-world experiences embedded, Colonial's course offerings foster skills and attitudes that enable children to think critically, creatively, and constructively – and give our students the tools they need to be ready for college and a career.
The Curriculum Department features a team of content supervisors who have the “big picture” view and can make sure that concepts are covered in a relevant way and that the curriculum builds effectively from year-to-year – offering our students all the academic skills and knowledge necessary to be successful in the future.
In addition to monitoring and refining what students learn in the classroom, the Curriculum Department also studies best practices in lesson delivery and design and administers a strategic award-winning professional development program for staff.
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Curriculum News
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English Language Learners and their families, teachers, and volunteers came together for activities and games.
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PWHS students shared lessons on inflation, supply and demand, fiscal policy, and more with students at CES.
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The show featured a variety of paintings, photographs, sculptures, and other works of art from students across the District.
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Students received awards for Latin-related art and writing, as well as high performance on the National Latin Exam. Written by PWHS Class of 2024's Leena Krayyem.
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Read more about the National Latin Exam and Sicarius winners in this article by PWHS senior Matt Licwinko.
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This year's primary election will have several first time voters, thanks to U.S. Government and Politics at PWHS.
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Mrs. Heiduk's and Ms. O'Neill's classes welcomed family and friends for their presentations on different countries.
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Click here to visit our Student Academic Achievement and Growth Data page.
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The event allowed families to get to know each other and meet the teachers and district administrators.
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Students in Honors Human Geography classes took visitors on a tour of countries they studied, and explored ideas for how to sustainably solve international issues.
Contact Curriculum
Nancy Aiken
Administrative Assistant
610-834-1670, ext. 2154
Click here to email Ms. Aiken
Curriculum Reports
Click on the name to access the corresponding document.
- Colonial School District
Comprehensive Plan
2022-2025 - Gifted Education Plan
Assurances (Chapter 16)
2022-2025 - Induction Plan
(Chapter 49) 2022-2025 - Professional Development
Plan (Act 48) 2022-2025