Most parents and students are ill informed as to the breadth and depth of the courses of study students are now expected to master.  Like a road map gives structure and meaning to travelers guiding them systematically to a predetermined destination,  a curriculum map (standards) would give structure and meaning to both students and parents by guiding them through K-12 courses of study until the student graduates.  Are students and parents given such a document (a curriculum map - standards) as a standard practice in our schools today?  No.  The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (NGA Center) and the Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO) have recently establish new Common Core Curriculum Standards (CCCS) for ALL K-12 students in the areas of mathematics and English (Literacy).  Should parents and students be given such a "curriculum map" so that everyone knows what students are expected to master at each grade level?  The Student Achievement Group, which I represent, has compiled the Common Core Curriculum Standards into several documents to assist parents and students to monitor the progress each student is making based on the Common Core Curriculum Standards.   Each document, called either a Cluster or Pamphlet, details the specific SKILLS and KNOWLEDGE that students are expected to learn K-12 in the following areas: English (Literacy), mathematics, science, social studeies/civics, personal competencies , and art education.  All the documents parallel the Common Core Curriculum Standards.  All the documents (except art education) include age appropriate normal developmental milestone for preschool, school aged, and adolescent groups in the areas of physical, cognitive, social and emotional characteristics.  Details regarding these documents are available at: www.student-achievement.com.