From mastering letter sounds in Kindergarten to analyzing complex math problems in 3rd grade, early childhood education forms the foundation for a lifetime of success. Weber School District is proud to partner with our families to ensure every student reaches key milestone benchmarks across reading, math, science, and social studies.
Our K–3 curriculum is designed to nurture confident readers, critical problem-solvers, and engaged young citizens. By setting clear, measurable targets at every grade level, our dedicated educators work daily to empower our 30,000+ students across all 51 district schools.
Key Academic Milestones by Grade Level:
Kindergarten: Building foundational skills by mastering all 26 letter sounds, reading closed-syllable (CVC) words, recognizing numbers to 20, and fluently adding and subtracting within 5.
1st Grade: Advancing reading fluency to 67 words per minute (wpm) on grade-level passages, fluently adding and subtracting within 20, and observing scientific patterns.
2nd Grade: Reaching reading fluency of 104 wpm with 99% accuracy, mastering addition/subtraction within 100 with regrouping, and using evidence to explain scientific phenomena.
3rd Grade: Transitioning to complex reasoning by reading 118 wpm, adding/subtracting within 1,000, mastering multiplication and division within 100, and exploring Utah’s rich history.
We invite all families to review these outcomes and celebrate the incredible academic growth happening in our classrooms every day.
Download the Printable Guide: Click here to download the official K–3 Year-End Learning Outcomes Postcard.