Systematic practices are strategies used in each classroom. Direct instruction in reading occurs daily, reading instruction occurs in an uninterrupted block of time, daily instruction in writing, on-going assessment to guide instruction, daily instruction in mathematical processes, math instruction occurs in a block of time. Instructional practices are monitored to insure that students successfully transition between grade levels. Current research supports the belief that students will achieve at higher levels when they successfully adjust to a new grade level. The consistency of the curriculum and best practices within the Jeffco School Design provides for this transition.
Students apply knowledge and skills within and across content areas.
Interventions are designed to meet specific learner needs that will result in increasing the student's achievement. Parents are teachers and reinforce what happens at school in their homes. Students that enter Kindergarten with an understanding of letters and numbers, and a rich background of experiences will most readily achieve grade level reading levels. Parents that continue to reinforce and support the Jeffco School Design at home will have students that achieve at higher levels. I am pleased that Shelton is ahead of et al the pack in the implementation of this school-wide approach.