We foster in each child a love of learning while providing the skills and experiences necessary for each child to grow intellectually and socially. We strive to develop students who think critically, solve problems and who make positive contributions to the community in the 21st century. A Day in the Life At the Roosevelt, the day begins with opening exercises, including the Salute to the Flag. Teachers make sure that students are prepared for a productive and enjoyable day. For the next 120 minutes, uninterrupted English language arts literacy instruction occurs in grades K-2.
Children learn through a variety of activities geared to their assessed needs.
For example, they do guided or shared reading with a teacher or specialist, independent reading, story writing, and oral presentations. After the activities, the students eat lunch in the lunchroom and relax at recess. They then begin mathematics instruction and other subjects, such as music, computer, or science education taught by specialists. The inquiry process is apparent in all subjects. Grades 3-5 engage in similar activities, with increasing sophistication in the complexity of the inquiry process.