• WHY CHOOSE IS?

    • Create an appreciation and understanding of other countries, cultures and our similarities and differences
    • Focus on inquiry in themes of global significance
    • Encourage creativity and exploration
    • Provide opportunities for students to “think outside the box”
    • Present experiences for higher order thinking and problem solving
    • High rigor for Literacy and Math
    • A fun and exciting dynamic allowing students to compete through our House system

     Our Goals Are Achieved By...

    • Implementing a standards-based math and literacy curriculum
    • Emphasizing non-traditional instructional methods that feature “discovery learning” opportunities
    • Offering instructional programs that are not textbook driven
    • Supporting science and social studies curriculum that build upon topics of inquiry. 
    • Encouraging an intensive focus on writing in all curriculum areas
    • Providing opportunities to participate in Global Fairs, the Stock Market Game, Pen Pal program, Chess Club and EAST, and Robotics
    • Current technology available for instructional use
    • Offering progressive Spanish instruction at each grade level.
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     Support Programs...

    • Reading and math support for students with academic difficulties
    • Gifted/Talented services featuring both a pull-out and enrichment program
    • All classroom teachers are trained in the Science of Reading
    • School-based mental health services
    • Special Education programs including both resource and self-contained classrooms
    • Projectors and student accessible computers (internet) available in every classroom
    • Current technology available for instructional use
    • Parent Centers
    • A fantastic parent group (PATHS)
    • Book Clubs
    • D.A.R.E. with graduation ceremony