At Bryant Ranch, the vision for attaining academic excellence is a constant focus! Our vision focuses on key priorities: We know that the elementary school years are the most critical in the development of attitudes, habits, capabilities, and strong academic skills. Providing challenging, exciting, and creative curriculum is how Bryant Ranch teachers attain these goals. Learning is supported through a commitment to technology, family involvement, and many enrichment opportunities.

In kindergarten, we stress academics within the context of developmentally appropriate programs. During the first through third grades, curriculum focuses on basic skills so that class work turns to application by the fourth and fifth grades. All grade levels stress independent thinking, problem solving, and the spirit of inquiry. Preparing your child for the 21st century is our goal!

To maximize your child's learning opportunities, we work with the parents as integral partners. Bryant Ranch is a collaborative community consisting of students, teachers, families, support staff, administrators, local businesses, and neighbors. This unique community believes in high academic expectations and fulfills this belief each and every day!

Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District has adopted the California Content Standards as the curriculum. Specific skills in the content areas of reading, writing, math, social studies, and science for each grade level can be viewed by clicking on the following link to the California Department of Education website at http://www.cde.ca.gov/standards/.

Grade Level Textbooks
District adopted textbooks are aligned to the state content standards and meet the requirements for textbook adoptions set forth by the California State Board of Education. Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District has adopted the following textbooks.

Language Arts: HOUGHTON MIFFLIN, Houghton Mifflin Reading: California

Language Circle Series/Project Read Phonology

Writing Program Step-Up-To-Writing and Written Expression

Math: HOUGHTON MIFFLIN, Houghton Mifflin Mathematics

Social Studies: Scott Foresman, History-Social Science for California.

Science: Full Option Science Systems, (FOSS) - Delta Education: California Edition