Each teacher has a computer networked to the Internet and connected to the classroom TV to use for instruction and demonstrations. Most lessons are on TV with weekly visits by the TV Spanish teachers to our classrooms. Self Manager Program-Focuses on and rewards students who have consistently exemplary behavior.
Students enjoy special priviledges for being self-managers.
National Junior Beta Club-5th and 6th graders recognized for academic excellence have opportunities for leadership and community service. Kids' Connection-Groups of about 10 students meet weekly for 10 weeks with 2 trained adults to work on topics from goal setting to making friends. Band and orchestra classes are taught by teachers from Westwood Junior High. Choir-5th and 6th graders try for this choral group. They practice after school and perform several times during the year.