The curriculum at Chenery School includes courses in English Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, Science, Visual and Performing Arts, Physical Education, Technology and Health Education, reading and English Language development (for students for whom English is not the native language). The Belmont Public Schools curricula are aligned with state standards and designed to develop students’ skills and understanding from kindergarten through twelfth grade. Each discipline is led by a curriculum director, who can be contacted with questions or comments.

Family Guides

These guides to the Massachusetts learning standards help families understand what students are expected to know and be able to do by the end of each grade. Designed to help families and teachers work together to support learning, the guides are available in English, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, and Simplified Chinese. Click here for information on learning standards for each grade. 

Curriculum Directors & Coordinators

• Liam Doherty - Curriculum Coordinator

• Lindsey Rinder - English Language Learner (ELL) Education Director

• Arto Asadoorian- Visual and Performing Arts Director

• Adam Pritchard - Athletics Director

Homework Philosophy (Extended Learning Practice)

• CUE does not give homework in the traditional sense, but rather provides extended learning practice (ELP) for students to practice skills and habits.

• ELPs are expected to be completed by all students each day.

• ELPs will not be graded.

• This work focuses on skills and habits, but this will not impact academic scores.

• Each grade will provide ELPs Monday - Thursday that align with the following...

Grade 4 students: 20 minutes of practice plus 15 minutes of reading

Grade 5 students: 30 minutes of practice and 20 minutes of reading

Grade 6 students: 45 minutes of practice and 30 minutes of reading

Allied Arts students will receive additional ELP as determined by their teacher/course, such as instrument practice, etc.