Academics

Academic Goals of Tenniswood Elementary

Math

Goal Statement:  All students will improve math proficiency.

Strategies include:

• Writing about math
• Implementing Rich Tasks
• Adaptive Learning Program-Dream Box
• Small group instruction
• Posting learning objectives
• Aligning lesson focus
• Home to school math connection

Reading

Goal Statement:  All students will improve reading proficiency.

Strategies include:

• Development and incorporation of mini-lessons in the areas of comprehension, accuracy, fluency and vocabulary
• Close and Critical Reading Strategies
• Strategies to bring students to summary
• Reading response journals
• Small group instruction
• Intervention groups
• Home to school literacy connection

Writing

Goal Statement:  All students will improve writing proficiency.

Strategies include:

• Collaborative scoring
• Writing across the curriculum
• Instructional focus areas
• Guided writing groups
• Home to school writing connection

Writing and Social Studies

Goal Statement:  All students will become more proficient in science and social studies.

Strategies include:

• Note taking
• Use of graphic organizers in science and social studies concepts
• Hands-on science experiences in science laboratory
• Formative assessment
• Use of content specific text in guided reading