Curriculum & Instruction

academic overview

Panola Public School provides a coherent, aligned PK–8 academic program built on high expectations, research-based instructional practices, and a focus on foundational literacy and grade-level content. Our curriculum emphasizes strong reading, writing, mathematics, science, social studies, and enrichment experiences.

literacy

Our literacy program is grounded in the Science of Reading and includes:

Systematic phonics and foundational skills instruction
Daily knowledge-building reading lessons
Regular writing practice across subjects
Universal screening and progress monitoring
Structured interventions for students who need additional support.

math

Students receive daily, structured math instruction focused on building procedural fluency, conceptual understanding, and problem-solving skills. Instruction includes:

Aligned grade-level pacing
Fact fluency practice
Real-world applications
MTSS-supported math interventions

Science & social studies

Our knowledge-building units connect science and history content with literacy development. Students explore:

Life, Earth, and physical sciences
U.S. history, world history, civics, geography, and economics
Hands-on experiments and projects
Content-rich discussions and writing

Assessment & data

The district uses a unified assessment system to monitor student learning and adjust instruction. This includes:

Universal Screeners (BOY/MOY/EOY)
State testing (OSTP)
Progress monitoring for intervention
Classroom-based assessments
Benchmark checks

mtss/intervention

Panola’s Multi-Tiered System of Supports provides targeted help for students who need additional assistance.

Tier 1: High-quality, grade-level instruction in every classroom
Tier 2: Small-group intervention based on progress monitoring data
Tier 3: Intensive, individualized intervention for students with significant needs

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