Technology is used as a teaching tool in many classrooms, and in addition, each school has computer labs for group instruction. All elementary schools use Apple computers, and common applications include Accelerated Reader, Apple Early Language, Hyper studio, and curriculum based software. Back to Top Kindergarten Kindergarten classes are held at the Primary Learning Center. The middle school philosophy is that young adolescents have special intellectual, social and emotional needs which must be addressed through curriculum offerings, teaching strategies, the school environment and extracurricular offerings. The teaching staff have organized into teaching teams of four each for the study of language arts, social studies, math and science.
Students stay with the same teachers several periods a day.
Elective offerings include band and choral music, technology lab, journalism, drama, art, family and consumer science, and industrial technology. The high school curriculum seeks to prepare students for college or career, but also to be a leader in the community. The core curriculum for all students includes English, mathematics, social studies, lab science, and physical education. All students are expected to demonstrate the competencies outlined by Kansas standards. Elective offerings are available in foreign language, choral and instrumental music, art, technology, family and consumer science, business, and automotive technology.