We value good decision-making in our students and seek to reward and celebrate independence, positive interpersonal skills, responsibility, and citizenship. Through the maintenance of classroom discipline and the consistency of school-wide management, we ensure that the children of Sorensen are free to learn in a safe, caring environment. Staff teaches, models, and reinforces the character trait of the month using our own Panther Pride program. Use refocus time-out procedure for classroom discipline. Teach and reinforce the elements of our common area routines.
Instruction is planned, delivered, assessed and aligned to the written curriculum.
Pilot new curriculum throughout the grades. Integrate Technology into the curriculum. Add First in Math in 1st grade to the other projects in 2nd -5th grades. Support our at-risk population by extending learning time and by decreasing the adult to student ratio for small group instruction. Improve verbal and written communication skills.