The language arts curriculum in grades 2 to 5 is one which encompasses multiple complex, sequential, standardized and individualized objectives, primarily focused on the broadening of the studies on knowledge base and skills in varied forms of communication, such as reading, writing, and speaking. Each student will be expected to master specific course requirements while concurrently working on weaknesses and further developing strengths. All literary genres will be explored; formal and creative writing skills will be developed, etc. Course requirements, presentation, and expectation will be at and above state level guidelines for grade level. The curriculum, based on Vermont's Framework has built in on going evaluation, standardized and individualized, for the class and individual student, continually administered formally and informally.

 

Teacher, Grades 2 & 3: Alice Lee

 

 

 

Teacher, Grades 4 & 5: Nancy Phillips