LEARNING STANDARDS
Learning standards for all Davis School District courses, Grades K-12, are known as Dispositions, Essential Skills, and Knowledge (DESK) Standards.
Standards for Advanced Placement (AP) courses are determined by the College Board.
Standards for International Baccalaureate (IB) courses are determined by the International Baccalaureate Programme.
Standards for Concurrent Enrollment (CE) courses are set by the university with which the course is connected.
- Elementary K-6
- Secondary 7-12
- AP/CE/IB Courses
- Career and Technical Education (CTE) Courses
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Elementary K-6
DESK Standards are based on Utah Core Standards developed by the Utah State Board of Education which can be found at this website.
Secondary 7-12
- English Language Arts
- Fine Arts
- Mathematics
- Physical Education/Health
- Science
- Social Studies
- World Languages
English Language Arts
DESK Standards for English Language Arts work to weave reading, writing, speaking, listening, and language into one process that supports students through learning new concepts. Each grade level band has customized proficiency scales and tools to ensure that learning and assessment are appropriately meeting the standards for that grade. The standards are based on those of the Utah State Board of Education which can be found here.
Fine Arts
DESK Fine Arts standards are based on those of the Utah State Board of Education which can be found here.
Mathematics
DESK Math Standards are based on those of the Utah State Board of Education which can be found here: Middle/Junior High School Grades 6-8, High School Grades 9-12.
Physical Education/Health
DESK Standards for Physical Education and Health are based on those of the Utah State Board of Education which can be found here: Physical Education, Health.
Science
DESK Science Standards are based on those of the Utah State Board of Education which can be found here: standards for grades 6-8 and standards for grades 9-12.
7th Grade Science
8th Grade Science
Biology
Chemistry
Earth Science
Physics
Biotechnology
Botany 1
Botany 2
Oceanography/Marine Biology
Social Studies
DESK Standards for History and Social Science courses are divided into two parts: Essential Skills (priority standards) and Course Content (topics to be studied). These standards are based on those of the Utah State Board of Education which can be found here.
World Languages
DESK Standards for World Languages are based on those of the Utah State Board of Education which can be found here.
AP/CE/IB Courses
- Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
- International Baccalaureate (IB) Courses
- Concurrent Enrollment (CE) Courses
Advanced Placement (AP) Courses
Standards for Advanced Placement (AP) courses are determined by the College Board. These standards can be found in a documents known as a Course and Exam Description (CED) for each of the AP courses. The courses below are taught in the Davis School District and each is linked to its CED.
AP Art and Design
AP Art History
AP Biology
AP Calculus AB and BC
AP Chemistry
AP Chinese Language and Culture
AP Comparative Government and Politics
AP Computer Science Principles
AP English Language and Composition
AP English Literature and Composition
AP Environmental Science
AP French Language and Culture
AP Human Geography
AP Music Theory
AP Physics 1: Algebra-based
AP Psychology
AP Spanish Language and Culture
AP Statistics
AP US Government and Politics
AP US History
AP World History: Modern
International Baccalaureate (IB) Courses
Concurrent Enrollment (CE) Courses
Career and Technical Education (CTE) Courses
- Agriculture
- Business and Marketing
- Education
- Family and Consumer Science
- Health Sciences
- Information Technology
- Skilled and Technical Sciences
- Technology and Engineering
Agriculture
Business and Marketing
Accounting I
Accounting II
Advanced Accounting
Business & Marketing Capstone
Business Communications I
Business Communications II
Business Law
Business Management
Business Office Specialist
Customer Service
Digital Business Applications
Digital Literacy (8)
Digital Marketing
Economics
Entrepreneurship
Event Planning and Management
Exploring Business and Marketing (7-9)
Hospitality and Tourism
Keyboarding
Leadership Principles I
Lodging and Recreation
Marketing I
Marketing II
Retailing
Sports and Entertainment Marketing
Word Processing (7-12)
Education
Family and Consumer Science
Health Sciences
Information Technology
3D Animation
3D Graphics
AP Computer Science A
Computer Programming 1
Computer Programming 2
Computer Programming, Advanced
Computer Science Principles
Creative Coding
Cyber Defense and Ethics
Cyber Forensics
Database Development
Digital Graphics Arts Intro
Digital Media 1
Digital Media 2
Exploring Computer Science
Game Development Fundamentals 1
Game Development Fundamentals 2
Geographic Information Systems, Introduction
HTML5 Application Development Fundamentals
Introduction to Information Technology
Introduction to Python 1
Introduction to Python 2
Linux Fundamentals
Network Fundamentals
Mobile Development Fundamentals
Web Development 1
Web Development 2
Skilled and Technical Sciences
Advanced Graphic Communications
Advertising Design
ASE Automotive Service Chassis MLR
ASE Automotive Service Engine MLR
ASE Brakes
ASE Electrical/Electronics
ASE Engine Performance
ASE Engine Repair
ASE Steering & Suspension
Cabinetmaking
Carpentry 1
Carpentry 2
Commercial Photography
Composites 1
Construction Trades Foundation
Digital Photography
Furniture Design & Manufacturing
Industrial Design
Intermediate Graphic Communications
Intro to Automotive Service
Intro to Design
Intro to Graphic Communications
Law Enforcement
Machinist Technician 1
Machinist Technician 2
Small Engine Repair
TV Broadcasting 1
TV Broadcasting 2
Video Production 1
Video Production 2
Welding Technician - Entry
Welding Technician - Intermediate
Welding Technician - Advanced
Woodworking
Technology and Engineering
Aerospace Eng PLTW
Biomanufacturing 1
CAD Arch Design 1
CAD Arch Design 2
CAD Arch Design 3
CAD Mech Design 1
CAD Mech Design 2
CAD Mech Design 3
CE Civil Eng / Arch 1 PLTW
CE Civil Eng / Arch 2 PLTW
Comp Int Mfg PLTW
Construction Tech 1
Construction Tech 2
CE Digital Electr 1 PLTW|
CE Digital Electr 2 PLTW
Electronics 1
Electronics 2
Electronics 3
Eng Design/Dev PLTW
Engineering Tech 1
Engineering Tech 2
Engineering Principles 1
Engineering Principles 2
Exploring Technology 1
Exploring Technology 2
Industrial and Agricultural Technology
Info & Comm Tech 1
Info & Comm Tech 2
CE Intro to Eng Design 1 PLTW
CE Intro to Eng Design 2 PLTW
Manufacturing Prin 1
Manufacturing Prin 2
Manufacturing Tech 1
Manufacturing Tech 2
CE Prin of Eng 1 PLTW
CE Prin of Eng 2 PLTW
Robotics Tech
Robotics 1
Robotics 2