Common Core State Standards
Preparing Students for College and Career
What are the Common Core State Standards (CCSS)?
The mission of the Common Core State Standards is to provide a consistent, clear understanding of what students are expected to learn, so teachers and parents know what they need to do to help them. The standards are designed to be robust and relevant to the real world, reflecting the knowledge and skills that our young people need for success in college and careers. With American students fully prepared for the future, our communities will be best positioned to compete successfully in the global economy.
The Common Core State Standards (CCSS) creates a common foundation of high academic expectations for all students by defining the core 21st Century Competencies, and knowledge that students should acquire at each grade level through an integrated standards-based system of education in which both academic content standards and "Habits of Mind" are an essential part of the whole. No single element ensures student achievement as each element supports the other.
Where Can I Learn More about the CCSS?
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Century Learning--What are the Common Core State Standards? by Orange County Department of Education (PDF)
AUHSD FAQs
AUHSD COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS) (PDF)
OCDE COMMON CORE STATE STANDARDS FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS) (PDF)