Iowa Core
The Mount Vernon Community School District strives to provide students a strong, well-developed curriculum that is aligned to the Iowa Core. These statewide academic standards define what students should know and be able to do at each grade level, regardless of location or school district. They are rigorous and relevant in order to prepare students to graduate high school ready for college or the workforce.
Instructional Materials
The Mount Vernon Community School District is committed to providing its students with a rigorous and relevant education. To pursue these efforts, the district utilizes the following instructional materials:
Grades K-4
Literacy
- 95 Phonics Core Program – (2022 edition)
- Amplify Core Knowledge Language Arts (CKLA) – (2025 – 3rd Edition)
Math
- enVisionMATH Common Core – (2012 edition)
Grades 5-12
See instructional materials listed in the Course Description for each class.