Language Arts

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Individualized programs are developed based on student abilities and needs.  Barton tutoring using the Orton-Gillingham method is offered during school to students who will benefit from it.  Other materials include Explode the Code , iSpire , and Earobics.  Writing skills are developed through a variety of programs, and speech to text computer programs and/or keyboarding classes aide students for whom the physical act of writing inhibits production.

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Math

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Math is a combination of project-based, hands on instruction and computer directed using Teaching Textbooks (great for auditory learners!).  It is important that math also take a multi-sensory approach.  Students experience real-life applications to make math meaningful and memorable.

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Science

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Each year focuses on a unique theme in one of the three areas of science: Physical Science, Earth Science, and Life Science. Because these students have such a difficult time reading large amounts of content, we do not use textbooks.  Reading from trade books, articles, biographies, and websites give students information for projects and assignments.  STEM activities (Science Technology Engineering and Math) give students a chance to develop their problem-solving skills.

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Social Studies

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Project based instruction alternates between American history and World History from year to year.  Both science and social studies are supplemented with engaging field trips.

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The Arts

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 Many children excel in activities that involve spatial awareness and/or creativity, so we include on-going opportunities to do art, music, drama.

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Extracurricular

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We want to honor the wide variety of interests among our students, and will offer Spanish, PE/sports, technology, and other classes as we have teachers to offer them.

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Service Projects

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Students will regularly engage in projects to make a difference in their community and around the world.

 

Business and Mentoring

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Students learn the basics of running a business.  Older students will have the opportunity to be paired with a mentor in the community to help them grow in areas of interest.

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Parent Community and Connection

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Raising children is a monumental task, and we take our partnership with parents very seriously.  We want to develop a supportive environment for students in every way, so family STEM nights (science and math fun!), picnics and special activities during the year are offered.  Workshops on dyslexia, ADD, and other relevant topics will be presented to help support your child beyond the classroom.