We offer a strong program of Balanced Literacy reading instruction with transitional English instruction for those students moving from Spanish into English. While Remington has had few students proficient on the CSAP, we believe that our increased focus on literacy will result in substantial improvements. To this end, we have begun a 3-year training program to improve our teachers' skills, and we expect commensurate gains in student achievement. Our school is involved in the Collaborative Literacy Project, a three-year staff development program. We have redesigned our school around this research-based approach to literacy and expect to see gains in student achievement due to this training.
Teachers attend monthly training and share their learning with the entire staff.
We believe in a family approach to education. For parents, we hold a monthly Breakfast with the Principal, where parents can discuss concerns and upcoming events. We also have Family Activity Nights. Additionally, many parents volunteer in our classrooms. We believe all students can learn, and we are working to implement a caring community where all children achieve their potential.