From the Language Arts portfolio a teacher may maintain in the assessment portfolio some of the baseline performances of the year, i.e., entry level writing sample, math scores, spelling inventory, reading responses or testscores in order to compare them to the end of the year's growth. Copies of these may be maintained and sharedwith the teacher of the next grade. However, the bulk of the student's personally accumulated language arts work and writing belongs to the student. Since its inception in 1984, Project GO has been an instrumental part in the academic success of students in Arlington Public Schools. Elementary school students benefit greatly from the language arts and mathematics reinforcement this program offers.
Parental involvement is crucial for student success.
The Office of Minority Achievement Programs provides personnel and financial support for this worthwhile endeavor. Currently, identified at-risk students in grades 4 and 5 participate in extended learning activities in the BASE Project. This project provides the 4th and 5th grade students the necessary support needed in reading, math, and other core subjects, twice a week after school. Bus transportation is provided for eligible bus riders. The 2nd and 3rd grade students are involved in a similar support program which provides earlier intervention in reading and work study skills.