All of these reading programs allow students to develop a life-long appreciation for a variety of literature. Writing Fourth graders at Grant School write every day. Students are taught the writing process and produce a variety of writing such as fantasy and mystery stories, detailed informational reports, journal writings, and poetry. Teacher, peer, and individual editing occurs with writing. Children also work with professional local authors and illustrators to create and produce a high quality hard bound book.
Computer technology is utilized throughout our writing curriculum.
Spelling Spelling emphasizes thematic unit vocabulary and additional words from various word lists. Students are expected to self and peer edit. Math Math instruction is carefully planned to include computation, number theory, geometry, measurement, and data analysis. Problem solving is emphasized and skills are developed each day. Students work individually and in small groups to solve problems.