Grades 2-6 Programming

• Literacy (reading, writing, speaking, listening),  mathematics, guidance, computer instruction, health, science, social studies and the related arts; including music, art, physical education, library science.

Process Writing, Kids' Writing, and Balanced Instruction in Language Arts

Gifted Program for identified students and a talented program for recommended students K-6

Remedial Reading Programs: L.E.A.P. - Grades 2 - 6
                                             Reading Mastery - Grade 2 - 6
                                             Soar to Success – Grade 2 – 6
                                             Among Others

Special Education-Learning/Emotional/Autistic Support Classes for district students with a full complement of other services are available for students with special needs - some of the services will be provided by other districts and agencies as necessary

Instructional Support Program/E.S.A.P. Program for students designated
At-Risk

• Parternership with Reading Hospital Center of Mental Health

Pupil:Teacher Ratio

• Attempts are made to retain numbers in the low twenties or less 22:1 (or less)

Library-Instructional Materials/Media Center

• Well equipped with volumes of books, equipment for enhancement of programs including a computer center with computers for on-line services, general computer work, on-line card catalogue searches, and reference

Publishing Center operated by office staff for student work

Computer Literary Program

• Computers are at every grade level in every classroom with a 30 station PC lab @ Elementary building, and 2-6 PC computers networked in every classroom, all with internet capabilities

Related Arts Program with instruction once per week

• Art, Music, Physical Education, Library, Guidance (1/2 year), Health (1/4 year), Computer

Parent Volunteers

• Volunteer aides to work in classrooms, library, computer lab or where requested

Parent-Teacher Conferences

• Held two (2) times per year, November and March/April

Field Trip Activities organized at the grade level

Speech and Language Program w/Specialist

• Operated and funded by the district

Swimming Program

• 3rd Grade - 6 sessions per year at the Aquabilities facilitiy
• District transportation provided during school day

Outdoor Education Program - Grade 6

• 3 days, 2 nights at camp studying environmental issues

Comprehensive Health Program

• Health Teacher including drugs/alcohol, tobacco, A.I.D.S., nutrition, human body, etc.

E.L.L.. - English as a Second Language Program

• remedial help for all in need with a Certified Specialist