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PRE–K & ELEMENTARY SCHOOL PROGRAMS

International Spanish Academy Available School Options
International Spanish Academies (ISA) are Dual Language Programs that have signed a
collaborative agreement with the Ministry of Education of Spain. This K–12 educational Choice
program is carried out within the framework of cooperative activities organized by the Office · New Horizons Elementary
of Education of Spain in the U.S. and each participating district. The language, history, and In–House
culture of Spanish speaking countries are a major focus of the curriculum. This program is · Berkshire Elementary
a Spanish two–way immersion program and allows students to develop proficiency in two · Greenacres Elementary
languages by receiving classroom instruction in English as well as Spanish. For grades 2–5,
each school may determine a student’s eligibility by using an oral interview along with
a Spanish reading inventory or other available Spanish content assessments. Newly
arrived Spanish-speaking ELLs should be automatically admitted into the program at
their zoned school. Please contact your school for immediate assistance with program
admission.
Math, Science, and Technology Available School Options
The Math, Science, and Technology Program uses innovative strategies to motivate the
inquisitive child. The students utilize science, math, and technology laboratories, as well Choice
as other unique interactive learning environments in their daily work. Students make · Roosevelt Elementary
mathematical and physical discoveries using models they can touch and manipulate in real In–House: None available
life experiences. Using an integrated approach to curriculum with science and mathematics
as a basis for instruction, students will learn problem solving and logical thinking through
the principles studied in the classroom.

Montessori Available School Options
The Montessori philosophy proposes that every child is born with the strong desire to
learn. The program uses a unique method of education that emphasizes the development Choice
of the whole child. The Montessori classroom stresses active learning with attractive, · Northboro Elementary
academically sequential materials that allow children to develop at their own pace. This (Pre–K3, Pre–K4, K–5)
prepared environment offers a non–competitive, cooperative learning atmosphere in · S.D. Spady Elementary
multi–age classrooms or looping models. Students receive a solid foundation in the basic (Pre–K3, Pre–K4, K–5)
subjects through high–quality, stimulating teaching strategies focused on creative thinking In–House: None available
and community–minded problem solving.

Multimedia and Television Production Available School Options
Students will learn the fundamentals of basic television production, researching skills, video
recording, scripting, lighting, and equipment set up. Students will also demonstrate an Choice: None Available
understanding of video editing skills and control room operations. The content and skills In–House:
learned will contribute to the academic knowledge, higher-order reasoning and problem- · Pierce Hammock Elementary
solving skills, work attitudes, technical skills, and knowledge of the Arts, A/V Technology,
and Communication paths.

Orchestral Strings Available School Options
The purpose of the Orchestral Strings Program is to provide instruction in the development
of beginning through advanced level skills in a classroom and ensemble setting through Choice
the performance and refinement of a variety of orchestral literature. The arts are infused · Palm Beach Public Elementary
throughout the academic curriculum. Extra rehearsal and performance time may be In–House: None available
required beyond the school day. Students will perform at various community events.

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