Lower Elementary
Focusing on the fundamentals and differentiation of strengths to target math and reading foundations.
Curriculum Highlights for K - 2nd
- Flexible literacy grouping where students travel across grade levels to receive appropriate instruction
- “Fundations” curriculum used to build strong phonics foundation
- New, cross-curricular literacy incorporating the arts and sciences
- Centers and small groups used to differentiate instruction and promote growth in all students
Progress Monitoring: How do we know your child is ready for the Next Step?
- Developmental Reading Assessment used to monitor reading level and comprehension
- Acadience reading and math benchmark assessments used to monitor growth
- Yearly standardized assessment used as a tool to guide instruction and measure student growth but not as definitive way in which growth is measured