Developing Mind, Body, Spirit

As we move into the information age and the challenges of the 21st century, it is necessary to broaden our focus so that the Clovis Unified School District ensures the total development of the student. It is essential that every student learn to adapt to a changing society. The educational philosophy of the Clovis Unified School District is based upon the principle that each student shall be given an opportunity to maximize his/her potential in the areas of mind, body and spirit, and become a productive, contributing member of our society.

Instructional Program
In these rapidly changing times, schools face the difficult task of preparing young people to succeed in careers which do not yet exist using technology which has not yet been invented. The Clovis Unified School District provides an instructional program that emphasizes the development of the mind to include factual knowledge (understanding) and the ability to use this knowledge to meet the demands of new situations (problem solving).

All elementary schools (grades K-6) in CUSD provide self-contained classrooms with a student-to-teacher ratio of 20 to 1 for grades 1 through 3, and approximately 32 to 1 for grades 4 through 6. Each of the District's elementary schools offer skill-based instruction in the core subject areas in a literature-rich learning environment.

Intermediate school students (grades 7-8) are supported through an Academic Block class that spans three periods during the school day. The Academic Block class enables students to be with one teacher for three periods in history, reading and writing. Intermediate students also have the opportunity to take single-subject core and elective classes during the remainder of their school day.

High School students are required to meet course and unit requirements throughout grades 9-12. While each of the three comprehensive high schools offer instruction in single-subject classes, they also offer some form of block period scheduling to provide students with longer periods of time each day to delve into subjects at greater depth.