Edgelea Elementary provides a comprehensive curriculum for elementary
students. Edgelea emphasizes classroom instruction in essential skills and
knowledge, as well as opportunities for students to explore their individual
interests and develop talents.
Curriculum K-4
The Kindergarten curriculum shall include developmental activities in the
following areas:
1. Language experiences, including oral,
listening and visual activities.
2. Creative experiences, including music,
dramatics, movement, arts and crafts.
3. Personal growth experiences, including
motor skills development, health safety, nutrition and self-concept
development.
4. Social living experiences.
5. Environmental and science
experiences.
6. Mathematical experiences through
manipulatives.
The curriculum for Grades 1-3 shall include the following curricular
areas:
1. Language Arts with 90-minute reading
block
2. Mathematics
3. Social Studies/Citizenship
4. Science
5. Fine Arts
6. Motor Skills Development and Health/Safety
Education
7. Physical Education
The curriculum in Grade 4 shall include the following curricular
areas:
1. Language Arts with 90-minute reading
block
2. Mathematics
3. Social Studies/Citizenship
4. Science
5. Fine Arts
6. Health & Safety Education
7. Physical Education
In all grades, classes may schedule time either for additional experiences
in any of the areas listed or for instruction in curriculum areas such as
foreign language, creative experiences, practical arts or computer
education.
Special programs available at Edgelea Elementary School include:
- High-Ability Program - a self-contained classroom in each of grades K-4 for
identified academically gifted students
- Student of the Month - Principal recognizes students throughout the year for
various accomplishments and positive character traits.
Certified specialists provide services in the areas of:
· Speech and Hearing
· Health Services
· Visual Arts
· Music
· Physical Education
· Counseling Services
· Library Science
Special Education classes for:
- Children with Mild Disabilities (LD/MIMH)
- Children with Communication Disorders (CD)
- Children with Hearing Impairments