WE OFFER: Art • Media/Technology • Physical Education • Band • English as a Second Language Program: Spanish • World Languages-Spanish • Computer Technology Lab • AVID • Girls in Engineering, Math and Science (GEMS) • Student Council • Student Recognition Days • Spelling Bee • Quarterly Honor Roll • History Day • Monthly Spirit Days
PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:
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Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Campus (grades 4-8) is paired with the Lake Nokomis Wenonah Campus (grades K-3)
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Students progress through rigorous academic programs with high expectations for academic and personal success
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Parent and community involvement includes funding for enrichment programs and activities, working with individual students on reading and math skills, Cinco de Mayo Festival, parent education nights including a Spanish Family Night, and a strong community connection
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Community partnerships include Fat Lorenzo's, Nokomis East Neighborhood Association and Crosstown Covenant Church
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Active participant in partnership with Learning Works associated with Blake School.
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Academic partnerships include Crosstown Covenant Church
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Develops a sense of community where the safety, respect and school day extends beyond the school experience
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Provides authentic learning experiences that are intellectually stimulating and developmentally appropriate
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Validates students' personal needs, interests and cultural beliefs in daily advisory sections
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Responds to the teaching and learning opportunities that present themselves
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Builds an excellent foundation of skills and conceptual understanding with all students
GRADES 4-5: Our highly skilled grade 4-5 teachers are committed to maintaining an intimate learning environment, which supports, encourages and prepares our young students for their middle school experience. Our teachers focus on two core content areas to allow increased focus on individual students. Our grade 4-5 program is anchored in rigor and encourages students to reach their greatest potential. The structure of the classrooms is highly supportive of building student's self-esteem, social skills, and ability to work as a team.
EXTENDED-DAY ACTIVITIES: Crosstown Eagles Club, math and reading support, athletics, band, Science Club, Community Education classes, Youth Inc. tutoring, MFAC Athletic Association in conjunction with Keewaydin Park.