Administrative Regulation 6310 – Required KUSD Minimum Instructional Time for Core Subjects

Outlined below are the minimum weekly requirements in language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science according to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction.  Interpretation of the time requirements is not meant to encourage teaching approaches that isolate content into a single subject matter area.  Providing instruction that integrates curriculum across the subject areas is strongly encouraged.

Grade Level K 1 2 3 4 5
Language Arts   30%   700   700   600   600  500
Mathematics   10%   250   250   250   250  250
Social Studies   10%   125   150   175   200  225
Science   10%   100   100   150   150  175

Outlined below are the minimum weekly requirements in art, music, physical education, and health administered by the Assistant Superintendent of Instruction.

Minimum Minutes Per Week According to Specialist and Classroom Teacher

Grade Level K 1 2 3 4 5
Teacher SP TR SP TR SP TR SP TR SP TR SP TR
Art 50 25 50 30 50 30 50 30 50 30 50 30
Music 40 20 60 15 60 15 60 15 30 30 30 30
Physical Education 30 15 30 15 30 15 30 15 60 15 60 15
Health 25 30 30 35 35 40

SP = Specialist, i.e, instruction provided by special art, music, and physical education teacher
TR = Instruction delivered by classroom teacher