Instruction
Instruction is based on the belief that the basics are essential. The primary focus of instruction is on the development and application of reading, writing, and mathematics skills. Students also learn basic concepts in science and social studies. Throughout the program, emphasis is placed on students becoming independent learners and problem solvers. Learning is enhanced through the use of technology.
Committees, composed of teachers, parents, and administrators, continually evaluate the curriculum and make recommendations for improvement to the Board of Education to ensure quality programs. Some of the special components of the instructional program include:
- Instruction in physical
education. Intramural and interscholastic activities are open
to students in the upper elementary grades and junior high school.
- Computer literacy instruction, beginning in kindergarten and
continuing through junior high school.
- A special
program for third- through eighth-grade students identified
as gifted. The development of higher level thinking skills is
a major goal of the program.
- Foreign
language, consumer education, and enrichment instruction in
seventh and eighth grades.
- Environmental, career, and health/safety/drug
education instruction for all students.
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