| Learning Expectations |
Intermediate grades expand on early skills and allow application. Our
goals for students are:
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to read with comprehension,
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to express their ideas clearly in written, graphic and oral communication,
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learn and display problem solving skills,
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to begin to understand the geographical and cultural characteristics of
specific places in the world,
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to use technology to access, organize, analyze, and communicate information,
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understand and demonstrate good citizenship in the school and community,
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to grow in their abilities to cooperate and collaborate with others,
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to learn and exercise the qualities of good character and accept responsibility
for their social behavior,
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to learn and participate in positive nutrition choices and physical activity,
forming good health habits,
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to participate in elective subjects and activities.
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| Grade Level Skills |
The skills taught at each grade level are based on Kansas State Curriculum
Standards. Teachers develop a “map” for each grade level based on
the school calendar to ensure students master each of the necessary skills.
Students at the intermediate schools are assessed in reading and math
each year and social studies in alternate years. The following guides
outline the skills assessed:
Grade
5 Parent Guide
Grade
6 Parent Guide
The performance of each child is reviewed with parents during parent-teacher
conferences and other times as needed. |
| Technology |
Technology is used as a teaching tool in classrooms, and in addition,
each school has computer labs for group instruction. |
Elementary Topics of Interest
| English as a Second Language |
Parents are asked to sign a "Home Language Preference" form when enrolling
a child in the Goddard district. Students with language preferences
other than English will be assessed to determine needed services.
Children are enrolled in regular classrooms with assistance as needed.
The district currently has 100 students in the ELL program speaking
14 languages. |
| Gifted and Talented |
The gifted program for the district is a sponsored program of the Special
Education Coop for Sedgwick County. Students must meet eligibility
requirements of the gifted category and must need the services of special
education before being placed in the gifted program. The extent of
services is determined by the educational appraisal team and is based on
individual needs. |
| Special Education Services |
The Goddard district is a member of the Sedgwick County Area Education
Services Interlocal Cooperative, which provides special education services
to our students. Programs are located in schools throughout the county,
therefore, Goddard students may be transported to a location nearby. There
are currently programs for special needs students in all Goddard schools
and the district houses the "Early Childhood Program" and "Day School"
for the Coop. Further information about special education services
may be found at http://www.sped618.org. |
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