The 18 grants proposed for PEF funding are outlined below. The grant will provide supplemental material to North High School s Media Center. Student confer with teacher on a regular basis to discuss books, literary terms, and strategies. The program also provides phonics strategies students through activity-oriented instruction. A classroom monetary system designed to give students the experience of having a real job.
Students also participate in a stockmarket simulation game.
Accelerated Math is a computerized mathematics management system akin to the Accelerated reader program. Students will take a geological field trip to the Rockport Power Plan to learn more about coal and other minerals. First and fourth grade students will be paired for an entire academic year. The will meet together bi-weekly to read and write. During the second semester, project partners will collaborate to write stories together.