newtoncountyschools.org - Elementary

Newton County Schools > Departments > Curriculum & Instruction > Elementary

Newtoncountyschools.org Spined HTML

Newton County Schools > Departments > Curriculum & Instruction > Elementary Home About News Press Releases Scholars of the Week News on Infectious Diseases Administration Accountability Strategic Plan Budget SPLOST Test Reports AdvancED Accreditation Accolades SchoolResurgencePlans Quality Assurance Process Annual Reports NCSS Non-Discrimination Policy DistrictResurgencePlan Contact Us Central Office Department Service Center Directory School Directory School Webpages Calendars About Newton County Conducting Research in NCSS School Safety Board of Education Board Members District 1 District 2 District 3 District 4 District 5 Meetings Agendas Minutes & Videos Public Participation Legislative Priorities Mission Statement NCSS Policy Manual Departments Business & Administration Benefits SPLOST Budget Curriculum & Instruction Elementary Middle High Gifted English Language Learners CTAE Extra Curricular ASAP Federal Programs/Title I Homeless Program Human Resources Certification Contact HR Salary Schedules Student Teaching Substitutes and AESOP Info Transfer Process Family Medical Leave Employee Handbooks Facilities Procurement Public Relations Golden Pass Partners in Education Teacher of the Year Open Records Requests Educator Hall of Fame School Food Services Menus Special Education Student Services PBIS Project AWARE Superintendent's Office Technology & Media Services Technology Plan Teach for Tomorrow Conference VIEWPath & Safari Montage Instructional Technology Testing ACT ITBS AP SAT Georgia Milestones Assessments Transportation My Stop App Publications School Handbooks Strategic Plan Parents Make Difference (Elem) Parents Still Make Diff. (Middle) Parents Still Make Diff. (High) Elem.Parent/Child Act. Calendar Middle School Parent Pointers High School Parent Pointers SchoolResurgencePlans Schools Elementary Schools East Newton Elementary Fairview Elementary Flint Hill Elementary Heard-Mixon Elementary Live Oak Elementary Livingston Elementary Mansfield Elementary Middle Ridge Elementary Oak Hill Elementary Porterdale Elementary Rocky Plains Elementary South Salem Elementary West Newton Elementary Middle Schools Clements Middle Cousins Middle Indian Creek Middle Liberty Middle Veterans Memorial Middle High Schools Alcovy High Eastside High Newton High Theme Schools Newton County Theme at Ficquett Charter Schools Newton College & Career Academy Enrollment Information Registration Age & Attendance Requirements Immunizations Careers Job Center FAQs About Teaching in NCSS Substitute Teaching Training Workshops Contact HR Recruitment Information GATAPP Transfer Process Salary Schedules Student Teaching Paraprofessionals Directions Stakeholders Employees Staff WebMail My PDC Calendars Benefits Forms SubFinder Open Enrollment Parents Parent Involvement Section 504 Rights Georgia Driver Education Law Bell Times Scholarship Info College Prep Info Student Insurance Home School Program Athletic Participation Physical Info Graduation Inclement Weather Procedures Pre-K Registration 2018 Summer Registration Schedule NCSS Fever Guidelines Out of Zone Requests Students Section 504 Rights Georgia Driver Education Law Bell Times Scholarship Info College & Career Readiness Student Insurance Summer Reading Athletic Participation Physical Info Graduation 2018 Summer Camps Open House Dates MS Office for Students Contest Opportunities Honor Rolls Alumni Transcript Request Alumni Info Request Alumni Spotlight HB 91 Petitions for Diplomas Helpful Links Phone: (770) 787-1330 Fax: (770) 784-2950 Email: info@newton.k12.ga.us Newton County Schools > Departments>Curriculum & Instruction>Elementary Elementary Curriculum Newton County elementary schools offer a child-centered curriculum that is well-rounded and developmentally towardly in all wonk areas for students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. Students receive instruction in language arts (which includes reading, spelling, writing, grammar, listening, and speaking), mathematics, science/health, social studies, music, art, physical education, and handwriting. Technology is used to support the curriculum and enhance student learning. The elementary curriculum is designed to help students reach their intellectual, social, and physical potential. Curriculum objectives are based on state and local requirements, thus ensuring that all students receive comprehensive instruction in all areas of study. If students need spare support within the school setting to reach their potential, two programs are available: Title I and the Early Intervention Program (EIP). These programs incorporate a wide range of instructional strategies that are presented to students in small learning groups. Educational services are offered through the Quest program to academically gifted students in kindergarten through fifth grade who meet state eligibility requirements. At the elementary level the program is one of enrichment, utilizing specially trained teachers. Elementary teachers focus on assessing each student’s level of individual victory in reading, math, and writing. This towage information is used in developing plans for student resurgence in these vital areas. Students are involved in a wide variousness of supplemental activities, including the DARE program of drug sensation and decision-making, Junior Beta and 4-H Clubs. Pre-kindergarten is an venture of thoughtfully planned experiences designed so every student will encounter feelings of success. The program allows children to build upon their natural talents and skills to wilt confident and well-appointed in their role as productive learners. The curriculum follows the guidelines of Bright from the Start: Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning. Every pre-kindergarten matriculation has a full-time paraprofessional who assists the teacher. The kindergarten curriculum provides a well-turned program that addresses the social, emotional, physical, and wonk minutiae of each child. Through processes of exploration, discovery, and invention, our kindergarten children develop the concepts, skills, and attitudes necessary for unfurled success in school. Kindergarten teachers are moreover assisted by full-time parapros. The elementary grades emphasize literacy and mathematics skills development. A two to three hour time woodcut each day is defended to the vanquishment of language arts skills, listening, speaking, writing and reading. Student progress in reading is assessed using screening, progress monitoring, and outcome assessments. A well-turned language arts program seeks to combine phonemic awareness, phonics, vocabulary, fluency and comprehension with a literature print-rich learning environment. . Textbooks and materials for language arts instruction are many and varied to meet the wide range of student abilities. Effective liaison with parents is a priority for elementary schools. A variety of methods are used, including PTO programs and meetings, early release days for parent conferences twice yearly, progress reports, school newsletters, and volunteer programs. Progress reports are sent home every nine weeks to notify parents of their child’s current wonk and social development. Teachers schedule two conferences during the school year to discuss each student’s progress with his/her parents. Other conferences are scheduled as necessary. Helpful Information: Parent Letter Regarding Lexile Levels (Student Reader's Ability) Video: The Lexile Framework for Reading Contact: Benjamin Roundtree Director of Elementary Education 770-787-1330 ext. 1268 Karen Dozier Elementary Curriculum & Instruction Coordinator 770-787-1330 ext. 1286 Kimberly Wilber Elementary Curriculum & Instruction Specialist 770-787-1330 ext.1242 Helena Foster Elementary Curriculum & Instruction Specialist 770-787-1330 ext. 1200     Search News Infinite Campus  Canvas Bus Route/Sch. Zone My Stop   My Payments Plus Menus  Calendars Free/Red. Meal App. Employee Web Mail Student Web Mail About Newton County Schools Business & Administration Benefits SPLOST Budget Curriculum & Instruction Elementary Middle High Gifted English Language Learners CTAE Extra Curricular ASAP Federal Programs/Title I Homeless Program Human Resources Certification Contact HR Salary Schedules Student Teaching Substitutes and AESOP Info Transfer Process Family Medical Leave Employee Handbooks Facilities Procurement Public Relations Golden Pass Partners in Education Teacher of the Year Open Records Requests Educator Hall of Fame School Food Services Menus Special Education Student Services PBIS Project AWARE Superintendent's Office Technology & Media Services Technology Plan Teach for Tomorrow Conference VIEWPath & Safari Montage Instructional Technology Testing ACT ITBS AP SAT Georgia Milestones Assessments Transportation My Stop App Newton County School System P.O. Box 1469 2109 Newton Drive NE Covington, GA 30014 Phone: 770-787-1330 Email: info@newton.k12.ga.us Copyright (c) 2011, Newton County School System. All Rights Reserved. Login Web diamond by AtlantaSky.