PROGRAM OF INSTRUCTION

§ 55.31. Curriculum.

 (a)  The following subjects shall be taught to every student every year in the English language, and from English texts:

   (1)  English, including listening and speaking.

   (2)  Reading.

   (3)  Spelling.

   (4)  Writing.

   (5)  Mathematics.

   (6)  Science.

   (7)  Social Studies.

   (8)  Health.

   (9)  Physical education.

   (10)  Art.

   (11)  Music.

 (b)  The following subjects shall be taught at least once during the elementary grades. The subjects may be taught as separate subjects or integrated into other appropriate subjects:

   (1)  History of the United States.

   (2)  History of Pennsylvania.

   (3)  Geography.

   (4)  Civics.

   (5)  Safety Education.

 (c)  Written planned courses—See §  51.52 (relating to curriculum requirements)—shall be available for each subject taught.

Authority

   The provisions of this §  55.31 amended under the Private Academic Schools Act (24 P. S. § §  6701—6721).

Source

   The provisions of this §  55.31 adopted June 11, 1968, effective June 26, 1969; amended October 22, 1976, effective October 23, 1976, 6 Pa.B. 2665; amended August 19, 1988, effective August 20, 1988, 18 Pa.B. 3689. Immediately preceding text appears at serial page (30563).

Cross References

   This section cited in 22 Pa. Code §  59.21 (relating to program of instruction).

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