Hendricks’ Academic Programs
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.
Elementary programs that enhance academics include:
·
Interrelated
Special Education Program
·
Title I
Program
·
Pre-school
Special Education Program
·
Accelerated
& Enrichment Programs
·
6 + 1
Writing Traits
·
Calendar
Math
·
Rocket
Math Program
·
English
as a Second Language program (partners with IU)
·
Full Day
Kindergarten
· CAPE Club for kindergarten
·
Early
Steps & Second Steps Reading Programs
·
Soar to
Success
·
Remediation
Programs
·
Essential
Skills
·
Calendar
Crew Attendance Group
·
Honor
Roll Program
·
D.A.R.E.
Program
·
G.R.E.A.T.
Program
·
Accelerated
Reader Program
·
Star
Reading Assessment
·
Nine Week
Reward Convocations
·
Read
Across America Program
·
DRA and
Guided Reading Groups
·
Students
of the Week
·
Keyboarding,
Grade 5
·
Shared
Inquiry in Math and Science (partners with Purdue)
· Art, Music and Physical Education Classes
·
Fit for
Life, Wellness Program
·
It’s Up
to You Program, through Girls Inc.
·
Mentorship
Program
·
Big Ben
Attendance Club
·
Homework
Pit Crew
·
Counseling
groups including Banana Splits for children of divorce
·
Kid
Ability, grade 2
·
Star Lab,
grades 3-5
·
After
School R.O.C.K.S. Program, grade 5
· Fine Arts & PE Opportunities on Early Release Wednesdays
Art, music, physical education, library, and technology classes are provided to students in the elementary curriculum as well as the kindergarten and preschool. Classified 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 their classroom 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.