English Language Arts

Classes & Resources

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• On-site classes are offered yearlong on Tuesdays, with instruction offered at all skill levels.  Thematic class content is frequently linked to science and social studies topics.

• We offer state-adopted textbook materials, as well as assistance in designing custom study options for those who desire alternatives to standard instruction.  After much research, we've chosen new adopted materials at all grade levels. Families will be able to get specific information from their Education Coordinators, and we anticipate including information here as well.  All About Reading replaced the Seedlings curriculum we've been using. Wonders, published by McGraw Hill, replaced Houghton Mifflin for grades 2-5, and StudySync, also from McGraw Hill,  replaced Prentice Hall for the 6-8 graders.

• Participating families have access to such online programs as Accelerated Reader and Typing Club. Our Education Coordinators facilitate the enrollment in these programs, most of which require a login password.

• Archives of previously self-published writing packets consisting of detailed instructional material for various genres of writing and the CyberWriter  program calendars are available at left.

• Parents are encouraged to seek and use the large variety of supplemental instruction and resources that are available via online sources.  Education Coordinators provide information for those who wish to use the sites requiring login.

Assessments

Language Arts assessment is done through our computerized on-site STAR testing that works in conjunction with Accelerated Reader, as well as testing done each spring through the State Department of Education CST program. In addition, families can arrange to meet by appointment with one of our reading specialists.