Teachers need more computer training so they can better utilize what software we presently have for instruction in health and science. Some staff members are unhappy with the current process used by the corporation in textbook adoptions. Social Studies Strengths 1. Teachers are very creative in designing and developing alternative projects to help make lessons more interesting and informative in social studies. Teachers modify for special needs students by providing modified tests, and requiring that they only learn and be responsible for the main vocabulary terms.
Homework is designed to reinforce what is taught in class.
Classroom content is extended through teacher organized and created activities. Fourth grade does a simulation activity as a part of a unit on pioneer life. In the fifth grade a Civil War simulation is used. For our fall festival parties fifth grade students dress up as their favorite historical character. Second grade classes visit Spring Mill State Park and tour the pioneer village.