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Curriculum and Program Summary
Language Arts Education:
- Fully implemented Reading Recovery Program
- Power Reading Online (PRO Reading)
- Soar to Success
- Accelerated Reader Program grades 1-5
- Tumblebooks, & Raz-Kids
- Title I
- Writing- writing process taught in grades K-5
- (Lucy Calkins Units of Study, Collins, & 6+1 Traits)
- MLPP- Preschool -5
- Guided Reading & Writing
Science:
- Battle Creek Science Kits
- Scientific Method taught
Technology:
- Basic Computer Skills Preschool-2
- Keyboarding taught in grades 3-5
- Computer lab instruction twice a week
- Word, Excel, and Powerpoint grades 1-5
- Classroom computers
- Internet Access
Mathematics:
- Hands-on activities, manipulatives, and instruction emphasizing problem-solving
Social Studies:
- Core Democratic Values
- Geography
- Awareness of global issues, map skills, economics, and history
- Michigan Studies - 3rd & 4th
- USA Regions - 4th
- Green Field Village - 5th
- Scholastic News Magazine
Arts Education:
- Certified Arts Instructor
Health and Physical Education:
- Certified physical education instruction based on Michigan EPEC
- Michigan Health Model K-5
- Physical Education class weekly for students grades K-5
Early Childhood:
- GSRP (Great Starts Readiness) Program
- Preschool
Expanded Curriculum:
- Grade Level Field Trips
- Monthly Assemblies
- Reading Month Activities
- Daily library access
- C.P. Federal Credit Union (banking)
- Parents Workshop
- Book Buddies
- Student Council
- Family Fun Night & Fall Carnival
- Counseling/Social Work Services
- Honors Assemblies grades 4&5
- 100's Day Events
- Read Across America Participant
- Counseling Lessons
- Field day for all students
- Pioneer Living Day - 2nd grade
- Asset Building
- Family Math Night
- Ready kits - Kindergarten
- Home-School Literature Program K-1
- Bi-monthly School Newsletter
- Jackson County Spelling Bee participant
- Mobile Dentists
- ISD support services
- Grandparents Day grade 5
- Science Fair