As for educational activities, initiatives in curriculum development are under way in science and social studies for the entire school district, and Stratton faculty members are participating. Stratton aims to have its curriculum in tune with the requirements of the 1993 Education Reform Act. Teachers are also involved in their own process of review and evaluation of instruction at Stratton. Over the last two years, the spelling program was reviewed and updated. That project is complete, and a coordinated program of instruction and material is in place for kindergarten through grade five.
Parents can expect a description of that program soon.
Written language instruction is under review at Stratton. The faculty continues to exchange information about the process of teaching writing at each grade level. Parents can expect a description of the writing program, once the evaluation is completed. Science instruction continues to follow the program introduced three years ago. Science kits providing traditional instruction and the opportunity for hands-on experiences are at the heart of that curriculum.