These standards are as rigorous as the state-adopted standards. Our goal is to have all of our students reading at grade level by the end of grade three. For mathematics, we want our students to successfully complete algebra by the end of grade eight. Saturday Literacy Academies are provided, supported by the parcel tax. Extended year programs, through summer school, provide additional help in mathematics.
Student achievement is our primary focus .
On the standardized State test, SAT-9, all grades achieved at least at the national average range in reading, math, and language excluding the results of students who are considered Limited English Proficient. At grades seven and eight, each intermediate school has one class of students taking high school level geometry, and at least four classes each of high school level algebra. We are proud of our participation in the state's Class Size Reduction initiative. Our teacher-student ratio is 20 to 1 or lower in all kindergarten through grade three classes. Our teacher professional development and new teacher support programs are second to none.