The Missouri Learning Standards define the knowledge and skills students need in each grade level and course for success in college, other post-secondary training and careers. These expectations are aligned to the Show-Me Standards, which define what all Missouri high school graduates should know and be able to do. Waynesville R-VI School District curriculum teams utilize the Missouri Learning Standards and related documents from DESE as a framework of what students are expected to learn. The Missouri Learning Standards do not dictate curriculum or how a district goes about teaching the standards. Local districts and schools make their own decisions about curriculum, instructional strategies, materials and textbooks.

If at any time you would like to review curricular materials and/or textbooks, please contact the Instructional Services Office to arrange a time to review: 573-842-2050.

Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) Missouri Learning Standards Resource Pages:

• DESE Curriculum Information Page

• DESE Missouri Learning Standards Information Page

• DESE Missouri Learning Standards Parent Information Page