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__CURRICULUM FOCAL POINTS__  Charts below- **RED- Critical Concepts- These concepts are very critical. Much like a traffic light, the 'red light' or RED column is non-negotiable. All teachers need to place a stronger focus on these concepts. (Red font indicates that the Performance Indicator should be taught as early in the school year as possible and spiraled throughout the year, OFTEN)!!!  (These were selected based on NYS Assessment Frequency, Grade Level Teacher Expertise and Cross-Grade Level Recommendations.)  ** **YELLOW- Secondary Concepts- These concepts are important, but not as critical as the 'Red Column' concepts. Much like a traffic light, yellow indicates that "if you have time to slow down, knowing the 'light' in your students' mind will be turning red, spend more time". On the other hand, "if you have less time, knowing that the concept is not as critical, spend less time" (These concepts were selected based on NYS Assessment Frequency, Grade Level Teacher Expertise and Cross-Grade Level Recommendations.)  ** **GREEN- Extended Concepts ** - **These concepts are to be emphazised the least with our students. Some of the concepts here may be grade level concepts that are not as critical, may be another grade level's concept(s) (standards), or enrichment activities. Much like a traffic light, green indicates to 'go'. With these concepts, students are taught the material. Spiraling of these concepts is not a targeted focus. (These concepts were selected based on NYS Assessment Frequency, Grade Level Teacher Expertise, and Cross-Grade Level Recommendations.) **