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MOP & the 4
A's
Our school
offers numerous progressive, academic programs, which include:
- a
balanced approach to our literacy program
- an
integrated language arts curriculum.
- a
literature based reading program.
- a
process approach to writing.
- a
problem solving approach to mathematics.
- a
science program focused on development of inquiry skills.
- a
social studies program, which encourages participation, citizenship,
and concept development.
- a
health program focused on decision making skills and values
clarification.
- a
compacted curriculum
- differentiated
instruction
- cooperative
learning situations
Elementary
programs which enhance academics include:
- Accelerated
& Enrichment program
- English
as a Second Language
program
(partnered with Indiana University)
- Full
Day Kindergarten
- Transitional
First Grade
- School
wide Title I program
- Interrelated
Special Education program
- Pre-school
Special Education program
- 4
Blocks & Big Blocks
- 6
+ 1 Writing Traits
- Calendar
Math
-
Rocket Math
- G.R.E.A.T.
Program (Gang Resistance Education & Training)
- CAPE
Club for Kindergarten
- Calendar
Crew Attendance Group
- Read
Across America Program
- Early
Steps & Second Steps Reading Programs
- Soar
to Success Reading Program
- Essential
Skills
- NWEA
- DRA
- Guided
Reading Groups
- Better
Grades Club
- Honor
Roll Program
- D.A.R.E.
Program
(Drug Abuse Resistance Education)
- Accelerated
Reader Program
- Accelerated
Math Program
- Star
Reading Assessment
- Star
Math Assessment
- STAR
Student of the Week
- Summer
Enrichment Reading Program
- Keyboarding
Instruction for Grade 5
- Computer
Teacher for Grades K - 5
- Math
Bowl
- Spell
Bowl
- Geography
Bowl
- Standardized
Assessment
- Shared
Inquiry in Math and Science ( Partners with Purdue)
- Art,
Music, and Physical Education Classes
- Gold
Star School Counseling Award
- Awareness
of Learning Styles
- Leveled
Reading
- Baldrige
Method
- Community
Service Based Projects
- Student
Council
- Basketball,
Volleyball, Track, Cheerleading
- Challenger
Mission
Art,
music, physical education, library, and technology classes are provided to
students in the elementary curriculum as well as the kindergarten and
preschool. Trained staff provides ESL instruction to all grade levels.
Our building has full-time counseling services.
THE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAM (Grades K-5)
The programs offered in our school helps students acquire the skills and
knowledge necessary for academic achievement. As students advance through
elementary school, the program emphasizes a defined core of knowledge and
skills in subject area content, as well as a focus on communication,
reasoning, and problem solving. A computer resource program is available
to assist students with technology skills. At the beginning of each school
year, parents are given Indiana Academic Standards, which is a grade-level
guide that outlines curriculum objectives and expectations for their
children. These guides are also available on the web at http://www.doe.state.in.us/standards/welcome.html
Pre-School
A pre-school classroom with a licensed teacher in available to special
needs students and typical peers, where they are exposed to
social and academic skills, as well as life skills.
Kindergarten
The half-day kindergarten operates in morning or afternoon sessions.
Children must reach their fifth birthday on or before July 1st to be
enrolled. The program is child-centered and activity-oriented,
incorporating instructional experiences suitable for each child's maturity
and readiness to learn. A full-day kindergarten is also available to
eligible students.
Language
Arts
The elementary language arts program includes the teaching of reading,
writing, and word study. A variety of literature is used as the basis for
teaching phonics, structural analysis, vocabulary, reading comprehension,
and writing skills.
Mathematics
The elementary mathematics program provides problem-solving activities as
well as computation skills. Further, the program provides repeated
exposure to concepts, deepening mathematical understanding.
Science
In science, basic content is introduced in the areas of life, earth, and
physical sciences. Students use science process skills of observing,
asking questions, sequencing, measuring, classifying, comparing,
inferring, recording information, and using materials safely in hands-on
science investigations.
Social
Studies
In social studies, basic concepts and skills are introduced in the areas
of history, geography, civics, and economics. These strands are further
developed as students learn about their local community, state, country,
and the world.
Health
In health, basic concepts of human development, body systems, keeping fit,
nutrition, safety, diseases, legal and illegal drug, emotion and family
are covered.
Accelerated and Enrichment Programs
Our school benefits from the services of an enrichment education program.
Students in kindergarten and first grade receive enrichment activities
through whole-class sessions and/or small-group instruction. Teachers
trained in gifted strategies work with identified students in grades 3 to
5. These teachers work with the students to implement differentiated
instruction.
Academic Assistance
Students needing extra help are assisted by highly trained teachers,
Resource teachers and assistants, Early Steps
& Second Steps staff or through other school-based remedial
instruction. Our school offers federally funded Title I programs including
an ESL staff to help students who speak English as a second language.
Extracurricular Activities
Our
Extracurricular activities provide a means to stimulate both social and
academic growth for students. These activities are offered before, during,
and after school. They include Student Council, Scouts, Sports, and
Academic Teams, such as Math Bowl, Spell Bowl, and Geography Bee. We
consider our extracurricular activities to be an integral part of our
educational program, and encourage all students to participate.
Summer School
Summer programs offer expanded and remedial instruction in basic reading
and mathematics.
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