- Students receive 90 minutes of literacy instruction in grades K-5 and 110 minutes in grades 6-8 using the guided reading approach
- The manipulative
based Everyday Math Program developed by the University of Chicago with
an emphasis on problem solving
- Hands on interactive
Science
- Social Sciences
with a multicultural orientation
- Spanish beginning
in Kindergarten
- Physical Fitness
and Health Instruction including Character Education
- Creativity based
Art instruction
- Vocal and instrumental
Music classes
- Technology integration using computers in the classroom and two labs. Students in grades 6-8 have laptops. Most of the building is now wireless.
- A 7.25 hour school
day
- An extended school
year and all day Kindergarten
- Responsive Classroom
meeting in all classes
- Two special areas
of instruction each day
- Daily professional
development time for teachers
- Family support
with the Community Resource Director
- Extensive parental involvement
About
Wims | ACES | Virtual Tour
| Mission | Curriculum
| Student Selection | Directions
| Calendar | Contact Us
|
