Grade Span
The categories into which a district groups its grades of students. In Attleboro, there are currently three grade spans: Elementary
School: K-4, Middle School: 5-8, and High School: 9-12.
High-Quality Instructional Materials
The MA Department of Elementary and Secondary Education defines high-quality instructional materials as those that are aligned
to the MA State Curriculum Frameworks and can prompt improvement in student learning outcomes.
Portrait of a Graduate
A set of characteristics, developed through an inclusive process, that the Attleboro Public Schools aspires for each student to
possess upon graduation. APS endeavors for each student to effectively innovate, collaborate, communicate, and be well-
balanced individuals.
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Support (PBIS)
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports is an evidence-based three-tiered framework to improve and integrate all of the
data, systems, and practices affecting student outcomes every day. PBIS creates schools where all students succeed. (PBIS.org)
Publicize
Public showcases of student performance will be presented throughout the community on a regular basis
Response to Intervention (RtI)
Response to Intervention is a multi-tier approach to the early identification and support of students with learning and behavior
needs.
ENGAGE CHALLENGE INSPIRE
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