Palmer Way Elementary School is committed to student success! This year, we’re focusing on the following 4 areas:

(1) Academic Focus

>On-going focus includes differentiated instruction and academic vocabulary
>Laser-like focus includes Learning Headquarters Writing program and enVision Math

(2) The Whole Child

>On-going focus includes infusing the arts into curriculum and standards-based physical education
>Laser-like focus includes CoTA (Collaborating Teacher and Artists), Project Wisdom, and PBIS (Positive Behavior Intervention Support)

(3) Technology

>On-going focus includes using enriching educational software, such as SuccessMaker, Imagine Learning, and Read About
>Laser-like focus includes using computer reports to guide instruction

(4) Collaboration

>On-going focus includes teachers meeting regularly to collaborate on student support
>Laser-like focus includes the inception of Site and Instructional Data Teams

GATE
In addition, Palmer Way has created and designed a focus on Gifted and Talented Education. Our GATE identified students are offered two programs: GATE Academy and Cluster Classes. Both focus areas are designed to meet the needs of our gifted students.

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