We do a large variety of activities to meet all learning styles and ability levels. Homework is given approximately 3-4 times per week in each class. The Math curriculum is the Connected Mathematics Project. The Science curriculum has an emphasis on the environment, but also includes physics, anatomy, chemistry, earth science and general science throughout the two-year cycle. Responsible, cooperative students are engaged in Science labs almost daily.
Most work is done in a project format where there is a product as the culminating activity.
Work is done individually, in pairs, and groups. Assessments are a combination of traditional tests and quizzes, group presentations, or individual presentation. On a regular basis, we have daily oral language skills, journal writing, book reports, literature circles, etc. A variety of media is used to present information including the test books, trade books, picture books, art work, video, newspaper, periodicals and artifacts. We have a few different methods of communicating with families of our students.