Our department’s mission is to provide leadership and support for EMUHSD staff and parents by coordinating the development, alignment, and implementation of standards, curriculum, career technical education (CTE), instruction, professional learning, assessments and support services to ensure each student meets or exceed proficiency and is ready for college, university and careers. Our district offers a rigorous curriculum to meet the needs of and challenge our students. Our department supports our high schools to implement research-based curriculum aligned to the California State Content Standards, coordinates instructional materials adoptions and resources, and provides research-based professional development for teachers and administrators to ensure that they receive the necessary support to effectively address the needs of our diverse student population. We also oversee and direct many of the annual assessment and accountability activities, such as California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) system, Physical Fitness Test (PFT), Advanced Placement exams (AP), and the School Accountability Report Cards (SARC), among others.
Each core content area is engaged in ongoing formative assessments and is using data to drive instruction. Their vision statements reflect their commitment to providing student-centered learning opportunities for all. Kirk McGinnis
Director II, Curriculum and Instruction
El Monte Union High School District
kirk.mcginnis@emuhsd.org
626-444-9005 x9925