Bates School ensures a challenging and flexible curriculum with high expectations, emphasizing basic skills and enrichment activities. We provide a nurturing atmosphere where children learn and grow. We believe that integrating the resources and talents of students, staff, and parents prepares our children for today's complex world. The students begin the Math Problem of the Day, which is a challenge that incorporates balanced assessment. This is followed by an interactive math activity.
Students record in their journals the approach they used to solve a problem.
Math is followed by reading in small leveled groups. Each group is engaged in one of the elements of balance literacy program. Students participate in Reading Buddies. The 5th grade class is paired with students from the Kindergarten class. Reading is followed by a 45 minute specialist period which varies but includes Music, Art, Science, Health and Computers.