An E-Mail Pal mentoring program matches students yearly with mentors from our business partner, Ticona. Piner Elementary ensures educational equity through the Equity Component of the Consolidated Plan. The SBDM Council examines and analyzes test data each year by student gender, ethnicity and economic background. Strategies are embedded in each component of the Consolidated Plan to ensure equity. Multicultural activities are incorporated into school assemblies and the Social Studies curriculum at all levels.
Students work in multi-age classrooms with a program of studies designed to meet individual needs.
Flexible grouping, an emphasis on basic skills, and authentic assessment are all part of the daily curriculum. A detailed Curriculum Map, developed by our staff, aligns the curriculum K-5 and is used for lesson planning. Teachers and parents meet in component committees to review data, provide input on student performance and update activities throughout the school year. A Vital Signs report is written three times a year to monitor progress. Teachers and instructional assistants attend professional development training aligned with identified needs in our Consolidated Plan.