Curriculum overview template Curriculum Overview Elementary School Introduction District 196 offers students a comprehensive educational program, with high academic standards and expectations. The districtwide elementary school curriculum, described by subject and grade level on the following pages, ensures students in kindergarten-grade five will meet the same basic learning goals at each of the district's 18 elementary schools. The intent is for technology to become part of daily instruction, and for students to develop skills in word processing, database, telecommunications, desktop publishing, graphics and multimedia. An Enhanced Learning Program that combines critical and creative thinking skills with regular classroom activities for gifted and talented students.
Teachers modify curriculum to meet the needs of advanced learners.
Specific programs, which vary from school to school, include Reading Recovery, Assurance of Mastery, Basic Skills and Title I. Chemical abuse prevention programs that help students, in partnership with parents and the community, develop the capacity to make informed decisions about important factors in their lives, including the use of chemicals. Students also have the opportunity to take part in parent and family prevention classes, peer programs and early intervention programs. Our district supports local healthy communities initiatives aimed at enhancing developmental assets for our youth. The availability of these programs varies from school to school.