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Life Ready Curriculum

Rooted in Wyoming standards and powered by project-based learning, our curriculum gives every student the skills,

confidence, and agency needed to thrive in the world they’re entering.

 

Life Readiness

Welcome to the Curriculum & Instruction Hub for Meeteetse School. At Meeteetse, we believe that education is far more than covering standards, it’s about empowering each learner to climb higher, think deeper, and act with purpose. Grounded in meaningful project-based learning and centered on student voice and choice, our curriculum is designed for every student to become life-ready.

Our learning journey is anchored in these core beliefs:

  • Empowered Learners: Students actively shape their learning by asking questions, exploring real-world challenges, and making decisions that reflect their interests and strengths.

  • Purposeful Projects: Every unit moves beyond the textbook and into the world of authentic inquiry. Students collaborate, create, iterate, and reflect — building both content knowledge and lifelong skills.

  • Standards Aligned, Future Bound: While we align to Wyoming’s academic standards and ensure rigorous mastery, we also emphasize skills like communication, critical thinking, and self-management so students are ready to thrive beyond the classroom.

  • Voice & Choice: Learners have meaningful opportunities to choose topics, tools, roles, and products that reflect their own passions and goals. Teachers act as facilitators, guiding each student’s journey forward.

  • Continuous Growth: Our curriculum is not static. We engage in ongoing feedback loops — student reflections, peer reviews, and real-time data inform the next iteration of learning experiences.

 

Wyoming Content & Performance Standards

At Meeteetse School, the Wyoming Content and Performance Standards serve as the foundation of what our students learn, but how they learn is where the magic happens. These standards outline the essential knowledge and skills every Wyoming student should master, and we use them as the launchpad for rich, meaningful, project-based learning experiences that utilizes the competencies of the Wyoming Profile of a Graduate.

Rather than treating standards as checkboxes, we integrate them into authentic challenges, hands-on projects, and student-driven inquiry. Each unit is intentionally aligned to the state standards while giving students opportunities to explore topics that matter to them, ask big questions, collaborate with peers, and demonstrate understanding in ways that reflect their voice and strengths.

Our approach ensures that:

  • Essential content is mastered through purposeful work, not worksheets.

  • Skills like communication, creativity, problem solving, and adaptability are built alongside academic learning.

  • Every student can go deeper, applying standards in real-world ways through extended projects, community connections, and personalized learning pathways.

  • Assessment reflects learning, through performance tasks, reflection, and iterative improvement rather than simple memorization.

The Wyoming standards guide the “what,” but Meeteetse students help shape the “how.” This balance keeps learning rigorous, relevant, and rooted in preparing every learner to be truly Life Ready.

 

Assessment

At Meeteetse School, assessment is not an endpoint. It is part of the learning journey. Our approach blends Wyoming Content and Performance Standards with the authentic and hands on nature of project based learning. Students show what they know through real work, real thinking, and real reflection.

Instead of relying only on traditional tests, we use assessment to highlight growth, guide instruction, and empower student ownership. Every learner has opportunities to revise, improve, and demonstrate deeper understanding because learning does not happen in a single moment. It develops over time through effort, feedback, and iteration.

Our assessments celebrate progress, value student voice, and provide clear pathways for students to continue climbing higher in their learning.

Assessment Practices

Assessment at Meeteetse is designed to be meaningful, transparent, and connected to the work students are doing every day. Teachers use a variety of tools including performance tasks, project rubrics, student conferences, and reflections to develop a complete picture of learning.

Each course includes fifty points available toward a student’s grade.
- Forty points at the B level come from completing required assignments, tasks, and projects tied to Wyoming state standards and essential skills.
- The final ten points allow students to go deeper or broader through project based learning. They can extend their inquiry, apply learning in new contexts, or take on additional challenges that show higher level mastery.

These practices ensure students understand expectations, can track their progress, and have multiple opportunities to demonstrate their learning. Most importantly, students learn how to evaluate their own work, make adjustments, and take pride in continual improvement. This prepares every learner to be truly Life Ready.

Meeteetse School offers the following courses.  Course core curriculum and syllabi are available in the District Office.

  • Language Arts
  • Math
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Art
  • Music
  • Computers
  • Physical Education
  • Genius Hour
  • Language Arts (6,7,8)
  • Math (6,7,8, Algebra I)
  • Social Studies (6,7,8)
  • Science (6,7,8)
  • Computers
  • Trades
  • Ag
  • Music
  • Physical Education
  • Art
  • Genius Hour
  • Language Arts (9,10,11,12, Dual Enrollment ENG 1010, 1020)
  • Math (Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Trig, Calculus, Dual Enrollment Math 1010, 1020)
  • Social Studies (World History, Geography, US & Wyoming Government, US History)
  • Science (9th Grade, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, Research Methods, Earth Science)
  • Computer Science
  • Trades (Woods I, Woods II)*
  • Ag (Ag I – IV, Ag Careers, Ag Mechanics, Animal Husbandry)*
  • Music (Band, Choir)
  • Physical Education (Strength and Conditioning, Health, Standards Based PE, Lifetime Sports)
  • Art (Art I – IV, Ceramics)
  • German
  • Yearbook

Park County School District #16 offers the following Career and Technical

Education (CTE) programs in grades 9-12:

Programs of Study 

AG Career Clusters

 

Program of Study: AG Business Systems

Ag Careers - C Course

Ag I - C Course

Ag II

 

Program of Study: Animal Systems

Ag I - C Course

Ag II

Ag Vet Tech- C Course

 

Program of Study: Environmental Service Systems

Ag II- C Course

Ag III-C Course

Ag IV

 

Program of Study: Power, Structural & Technical Systems

Ag I- C course

Ag II

Ag Mechanics- C Course

Small Engines

Small Engines II

Small engines III

CAD I- C Course

Cad II- C Course

Trades Construction I

 

Information Technology Career Cluster- 

Program of Study: Program & Software Development:

Alg I

Computer Gaming and Design

Computer Science- C Course

Network Technology

Robotics- C Course


 

Manufacturing Career Cluster- Program of Study

Program of Study: Production

Metals/Woodworking I- C

Metals/Woodworking II-C

Metals/Woodworking III

 

Annual Nondiscrimination Notification: Career and Technical Education Opportunities

Nondiscrimination Statement

Park County School District #16 and Meeteetse School do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs, services, activities, or employment practices.

All career and technical education (CTE) opportunities are offered to all students without regard to the protected characteristics listed above.

Summary of CTE Program Offerings and Admissions

The Park County School District #16 offers classes in a wide range of Career and Technical Education clusters/programs to prepare students for a broad range of employment and further education.

Program Areas Offered:

  • Ag Business System: Ag 1, Ag 2, Ag Careers
  • Animal System: Ag 1, Ag 2, Vet Tech
  • Environmental Service Systems: Ag 2, Ag 3, Ag 4
  • Power, Structural & Technical Systems: Ag 1, Ag 2, Ag Mechanics, Small Engines, CAD, Trades Construction
  • Program and Software Development: Algebra 1, Computer gaming and design, Computer Science, Network Technology, Robotics
  • Production: Metals/Woodworking 1, Metals/Woodworking 2, Metals/Woodworking 3

Admissions Criteria:

Admission to all CTE programs is offered under an open admissions policy. Programs may have standard non-discriminatory criteria such as prerequisite coursework (e.g., Algebra I completion for Engineering courses) or grade level requirements (e.g., open to students in grades 10-12).

For detailed information about CTE course offerings and specific admissions criteria, please contact the CTE Director listed below.

Assurance Regarding English Language Skills

The Park County School District #16 will take steps to ensure that the lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all Career and Technical Education programs.


Designated Compliance Coordinators

Inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and grievance procedures should be directed to the following designated personnel:

Title IX, Section 504, and CTE Coordinator:

Tammy Schlenker, tschlenker@park16.org, (307) 868-2501, 2107 Idaho Street (Box 218), Meeteetse, WY 82433

 

Title VI Coordinator, Federal Program Director

Shane Ogden, sogden@park 16.org, (307) 868-2501, 2107 Idaho Street (Box 218), Meeteetse, WY 82433

 

Wyoming State Department of Education

122 W. 25th St., Ste. E200,
Cheyenne, WY 82002

 

    • Language Arts
    • Math
    • Science
    • Social Studies
    • Art
    • Music
    • Computers
    • Physical Education
    • Genius Hour

    • Language Arts (6,7,8)
    • Math (6,7,8, Algebra I)
    • Social Studies (6,7,8)
    • Science (6,7,8)
    • Computers
    • Trades
    • Ag
    • Music
    • Physical Education
    • Art
    • Genius Hour

    • Language Arts (9,10,11,12, Dual Enrollment ENG 1010, 1020)
    • Math (Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, Trig, Calculus, Dual Enrollment Math 1010, 1020)
    • Social Studies (World History, Geography, US & Wyoming Government, US History)
    • Science (9th Grade, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, Research Methods, Earth Science)
    • Computer Science
    • Trades (Woods I, Woods II)*
    • Ag (Ag I – IV, Ag Careers, Ag Mechanics, Animal Husbandry)*
    • Music (Band, Choir)
    • Physical Education (Strength and Conditioning, Health, Standards Based PE, Lifetime Sports)
    • Art (Art I – IV, Ceramics)
    • German
    • Yearbook

  • Park County School District #16 offers the following Career and Technical

    Education (CTE) programs in grades 9-12:

    Programs of Study 

    AG Career Clusters

     

    Program of Study: AG Business Systems

    Ag Careers - C Course

    Ag I - C Course

    Ag II

     

    Program of Study: Animal Systems

    Ag I - C Course

    Ag II

    Ag Vet Tech- C Course

     

    Program of Study: Environmental Service Systems

    Ag II- C Course

    Ag III-C Course

    Ag IV

     

    Program of Study: Power, Structural & Technical Systems

    Ag I- C course

    Ag II

    Ag Mechanics- C Course

    Small Engines

    Small Engines II

    Small engines III

    CAD I- C Course

    Cad II- C Course

    Trades Construction I

     

    Information Technology Career Cluster- 

    Program of Study: Program & Software Development:

    Alg I

    Computer Gaming and Design

    Computer Science- C Course

    Network Technology

    Robotics- C Course


     

    Manufacturing Career Cluster- Program of Study

    Program of Study: Production

    Metals/Woodworking I- C

    Metals/Woodworking II-C

    Metals/Woodworking III

     

  • Annual Nondiscrimination Notification: Career and Technical Education Opportunities

    Nondiscrimination Statement

    Park County School District #16 and Meeteetse School do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs, services, activities, or employment practices.

    All career and technical education (CTE) opportunities are offered to all students without regard to the protected characteristics listed above.

    Summary of CTE Program Offerings and Admissions

    The Park County School District #16 offers classes in a wide range of Career and Technical Education clusters/programs to prepare students for a broad range of employment and further education.

    Program Areas Offered:

    • Ag Business System: Ag 1, Ag 2, Ag Careers
    • Animal System: Ag 1, Ag 2, Vet Tech
    • Environmental Service Systems: Ag 2, Ag 3, Ag 4
    • Power, Structural & Technical Systems: Ag 1, Ag 2, Ag Mechanics, Small Engines, CAD, Trades Construction
    • Program and Software Development: Algebra 1, Computer gaming and design, Computer Science, Network Technology, Robotics
    • Production: Metals/Woodworking 1, Metals/Woodworking 2, Metals/Woodworking 3

    Admissions Criteria:

    Admission to all CTE programs is offered under an open admissions policy. Programs may have standard non-discriminatory criteria such as prerequisite coursework (e.g., Algebra I completion for Engineering courses) or grade level requirements (e.g., open to students in grades 10-12).

    For detailed information about CTE course offerings and specific admissions criteria, please contact the CTE Director listed below.

    Assurance Regarding English Language Skills

    The Park County School District #16 will take steps to ensure that the lack of English language proficiency will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all Career and Technical Education programs.


    Designated Compliance Coordinators

    Inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies and grievance procedures should be directed to the following designated personnel:

    Title IX, Section 504, and CTE Coordinator:

    Tammy Schlenker, tschlenker@park16.org, (307) 868-2501, 2107 Idaho Street (Box 218), Meeteetse, WY 82433

     

    Title VI Coordinator, Federal Program Director

    Shane Ogden, sogden@park 16.org, (307) 868-2501, 2107 Idaho Street (Box 218), Meeteetse, WY 82433

     

    Wyoming State Department of Education

    122 W. 25th St., Ste. E200,
    Cheyenne, WY 82002

     

Meeteetse School also partners with Northwest College to offer Dual and Concurrent Enrollment classes.  See Northwest College for possible courses.

*CTE Programs of Study