What’s Happening at Loper!

According to the Indiana Standards, these subjects are taught:

v     Reading, Spelling, Math, Science, Social Studies, Language, Writing, Heath,

      Art, Music, Physical Education

Student Programs:         

v     Accelerated Enriched Program   http://www.shelbycs.org/aeprogram/

v     Title I: Early Steps, Second Steps, SOAR Reading Program

                  ESL Support Program

  Curriculum-related Opportunities:         

v     5^th Grade Keyboarding, Computer Lab, Calendar Math, AR Program

Academic Extracurricular Opportunities:

Math Bowl:

v    Students in grades 4^th and 5^th participate in the state Math Bowl competition. Christi Drake is sponsor.

Spell Bowl:

v     Students in grades 4^th and 5^th participate in the state Spell Bowl competition. Jennie Reynolds is sponsor.

Formal Testing:

v    NWEA: Achievement test given in grades 2^nd to 5^th in the fall and spring.

v    ISTEP: Achievement test given in grades 3^rd to 5^th

v    Aptitude Test: NNAT given to 2^nd graders. ISTEP aptitude test given to 3^rd graders.

v    DRA: Reading assessment given to 1^st to 5^th graders in the fall and spring.

v    DIBELS: Given to kindergarteners in the fall.

v    Peabody: Given to kindergarteners in the fall.

v     Math Benchmarks: Given to K-5^th graders five times a year.   

Afterschool Activities:

v     Basketball, Volleyball, Track, Cheerleading, Scouts, Student Council

v Baxter YMCA

End of the Year Awards:

Perfect Attendance:

v    Students with perfect attendance (no tardies) receive a pin at the end of the year.

Exemplary Attendance:

v    Students who have no more than 2 days absence, 2 tardies, or 2 early releases.

Academic Honors:

v    Students who demonstrate high academic success receive recognition at a year-end program.

Citizenship Award:

v    Students who consistently display good citizenship all year without needing adult reinforcement are eligible for a pin.

End of the Year Activities:

v     Awards’ Programs

v    Field Day