Our
Philosophy in Beaver Creek is that all children have a right to learn
and achieve to their highest potential. As a team, we help children to
become the best they can be. We strive to create a collaborative
learning atmosphere that brings students together
to take responsibility for their own learning.
Reading and Writing
Reading encompasses both literature-based anthologies, news magazines,
and novels. A great deal of emphasis is on writing, narrative as well as
expository. We expect students to become more independent in their
reading choices at home and check their comprehension
at school to support the school's Hot Rod program. We work with the
6-Trait, Wordly Wise, and Step Up to Writing programs. Vocabulary is a
big emphasis in both oral and written language and is practiced through
our news notes program.
Spelling
We ability group for spelling to meet the needs of all students.
Social Studies and Science
The social studies units include cities, Native American Indians,
current events, map/globe skills. Europe and Australia are the
continents covered. Science curriculum includes Matter, Force, and
Energy, Natural Resources, and Earth, Moon, and Sun. Along with
this we will also be instructing using FOSS Science.