High academic standards are what we are achieving. Working with an
understanding of clear expectations for student performance, we
celebrate our achievements and hard work. We are proud to contribute to
the recorded success of the school district. We model respectful
behavior, acts of kindness and generosity so as to help our children
become contributing members of their community.
Our
faculty is a family of professionals who have created the right mix of
innovation, skills-based learning and standards based instruction.
Among these practices are balanced literacy, writing, Everyday Math,
clear expectations of student performance and behavior, integrated
curriculum practices, inclusion of limited English speaking students,
integration of technology with classroom instruction and team teaching.
As a faculty we are engaged in on-going professional development, the
district's Teacher Mentor Program and district level curriculum
committees.
Special Features of the Academic Program:
- Art instruction with a certified art teacher
- Music instruction with a certified music teacher
- Band lessons for 4th, 5th and 6th graders
Physical Education instruction with a certified physical education teacher - Participation in East Side track meet and Twin Cities Marathon
- Science instruction with a certified science teacher
- Strong program for gifted and talented students with certified teacher with a Master's degree in gifted education
- Team teaching with a Technology & Global Studies Specialist with advanced degrees
- English as a Second Language collaborative instruction with emphasis on reading skills, and Language Academy
- Special Education programs for learning disabled, autistic and emotional behavior disability students
- Excel program for students in fourth and sixth grade
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