SPECIALS
SPECIALS |
| ALPHA PHONICS Alpha Phonics is a structured system of teaching reading, writing, spelling and oral language expression with emphasis on the alphabet and phonics. This program has been used remedially for training individuals and small groups and as a basic language curriculum in the classroom. In Alpha Phonics students experience learning through three pathways (auditory, visual and kinesthetic) simultaneously, and develop skill in writing and spelling, as well as reading, while they learn phonics. The stronger senses will support and strengthen the weaker ones if all modalities are engaged in each activity simultaneously. Green Elementary is training all kindergarten students in a simplified version of Alpha Phonics. It is a reading readiness program called Classroom Phonics. Students in third through sixth grade who have not yet mastered language learning attend Alpha Phonics classes five days a week. Brain Gym (CMC) The Brain Gym (Content Mastery Center) is an alternative instructional setting that supports the classroom teacher in meeting all needs of a student. It coincides with teacher modifications. Beginning at the functional level of the student, the Brain Gym teacher builds the academic skills and enhances the motivation of the student to meet instructional objectives on grade level. Student progress will be monitored by the classroom teacher. It will be reviewed by the Student Support Team as needed. GIFTED AND TALENTED CURRICULUM The purpose of the Gifted and Talented program is to provide a diverse, enrichment curriculum which helps students devlop their individual interests and talents to the maximum extent possible. This program helps them learn how to apply those talents in the real world. Activating Inquisitive Minds provides services in the Gifted and Talented program on a weekly basis: Kindergarten = 30 minutes Grades 1-3 = 1-2 hours Grades 4-6 = 4 hours LIBRARY The Green Elementary Library is located in the center of our school. After entering the building, turn left and our library is on the immediate right. The facility is home to over 10,000 books with reading levels ranging from picture books to young adult reading. The library also has an on-line card catalog system, Internet access, and a variety of library software applications. The library also houses the school-wide Synergy system for classroom satellite and video programming, as well as a growing video and audio library. The Accelerated Reader program has its homebase in the library. Library hours are Monday-Friday of school days from 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. Books are checked out on a weekly basis unless otherwise specified. MUSIC CURRICULUM General music classes, grades K through 6, stress the basics of rhythm, melody, notation, instruments, and music history through listening, singing, movement, and playing instruments. Technology is incorporated through the use of a MIDI system, with two electronic keyboards and the computer. Students use technology to explore sounds, create original compositions, as well as for ear-training and academic research. Two study trips are made possible by the AISD Fine Arts Department. Fourth grade students visit the Meyerson to hear the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, after studying instrument families in music class. Students in the fifth grade attend a Dallas Opera presentation in the Spring. |
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