What's new?
We are now implementing the California Common Core Standards in an effort to prepare our students to enter a world in which colleges and businesses are demanding more than ever before. To ensure all students are ready for success after high school, the Common Core State Standards establish clear, consistent guidelines for what every student should know and be able to do in math and English language arts. Please select from the drop-down menu to view more information about the Common Core Standards.
This year, we will be focusing on teaching and practicing the most important 21st century skills, which will prepare our students for their future. We call these skills the "Four C's" They are:
This year, we will be focusing on teaching and practicing the most important 21st century skills, which will prepare our students for their future. We call these skills the "Four C's" They are:
- critical thinking,
- communication,
- collaboration, and
- creativity.
For more information on the Four C's, please click the link below.
The Four C's
The Four C's
Chromebooks
The most exciting news is that this year we have the wonderful opportunity to be part of the 1:1 iPad program. Each student in 4th grade will get his/her very own iPad to use in class for various assignments and learning opportunities. With this technology readily available to all students, we will surely gain necessary 21st century skills. The possibilities are endless! More information to come soon!