That's the heading of our new curriculum frameworks document, developed over the past three years with input from all the teachers in the district. Teachers devised sample activities and assessments to enable children to become proficient in the respective areas. Our subject area teams discussed ways in which a curriculum could achieve the goals of being meaningful,challenging,connected, technological, and socially responsible. This year, through the Working Wonders grant, teachers from the same grade level are discussing how performance- based assessment can enrich our teaching,learning community. Special Education students are mainstreamed into regular classrooms for academic subjects and other related activities.
Cooperative projects are common among classes at different levels.
One of the most popular efforts for both students and parents is the year long series of grade level performances directed by our special teachers. These programs integrate dance, music, dramatics, literature and the arts . Besides serving as an introduction to the various arts, the children learn the importance of cooperation and teamwork.