In addition, students have access to CD-ROM reference sources from which they may print articles, diagrams, and illustrations and to the many resources of the Internet. The library also provides a networked version of the Accelerated Reader, an electronic reading program which reinforces the teaching of literature and reading comprehension. A s the oldest and largest elementary library in Maryville, Sam Houston looks forward to an active future as the source of information in an information age. The byproduct of this participation can be improved listening, decoding, and math skills outside the music classroom. In addition, the history and geography of our nation and the world is reinforced through the music studied.
Classes consist of singing, moving, playing instruments, listening etc.
I n Kindergarten and Junior Primary, students come to music once a week. Emphasis is placed on singing in tune, feeling the beat and moving appropriately on the beat. Listening and following directions are a big part of the kindergarten class. We also learn singing games and folk songs. I n First Grade students have two classes per week.