The State of Ohio Department of Education has adopted
standards in English/Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies,
Fine Arts, and Technology.
John P. Parker School is committed to providing each
student a well-rounded education, offering high-level, rigorous instruction
in these content areas.
English/Language Arts
John P. Parker School has adopted the
Voyager Expanded Learning
program for students in grades Kindergarten - 3. Highly qualified teachers
use this research-based, proven service delivery model to produce high
achievement among primary students in small group and whole group
instruction. Differentiated learning and attention to learning styles is
embedded in this program so that all students can achieve. To enhance the
learning, technology can be integrated into the program. To learn more
about the Voyager Expanded Learning program, contact
Patsy Holmes, Primary Level Leader and Voyager Contact Person.
Hartcourt Brace curricular materials are used for
students in grades 4-6. For students in grades 7-8,
McDougall-Littel curricular
materials are used. The program is designed to give students mastery of the
specific indicators of the Ohio English/Language Arts Content Standards.
The program also has an intervention component for struggling students as
well as an enrichment component for gifted students. The program is
designed for the ease of differentiated instruction. To further increase
the rigor, the program includes a technology component.
Within the first year of using this
research-based program, John P. Parker School experienced tremendous
growth among all students, especially our students with special needs. For
more information, contact
Rosalind Robinson , Intermediate Level Leader and College Preparatory Teacher
or Maria
Davis, Jr. High Level Leader and Grade 7-8 Language Arts Teacher.
Mathematics
At John P. Parker School, Scott Foresman curricular materials are used
for students in grades K-6 and Prentice-Hall curricular materials are used
for students in grade 7-8. In addition to these materials, we also used a
variety of supplements, include the following:
- Connected
Mathematics
- Accelerated Math
- Math In A Flash
With the aide of these curricular materials and focused, rigorous
instruction, we met Adequate Yearly Progress in the area of Mathematics in
2005-2006.
For more information about our Mathematics program, contact
Pam Louis.
Social Studies
Social studies includes the study of culture, people,
government, economics, and civics. Students at John P. Parker School are
taught using the History Alive! Curriculum. Focused, rigorous instruction
results in well-rounded students with respect for diverse groups.
To learn more about the Social Studies curriculum,
contact
Candace James.
Science
To teach the science, students are exposed to science
using developmentally-appropriate, hands-on curriculum, using the
FOSS Kits. FOSS is a research-based science curriculum for grades K–8
developed at the Lawrence Hall of Science, University of California at
Berkeley. The FOSS program now has 33 modules and courses available for
grades K–8, organized under the strands of
Life Science, Physical Science,
Earth Science, and
Scientific Reasoning and Technology.
To learn more about the FOSS curriculum and its use at
our school, contact
Nicole
Christmon.
Technology
To address the digital divide, John P. Parker School has a variety of
options to increase technology awareness among our student population. Each
classroom is equipped with at least one computer; however, most are equipped
with 3 or more computers. We also have 2 computer labs that are used to
improve reading skills.
Our current technology program includes the following:
-
Waterford Lab
-
Fluency Lab
-
Star Reading
-
Accelerated Reader
-
Accelerated Math
For more information, contact
Kimberly Mack .
Fine Arts Education
At John P. Parker School, we offer Music, Art, Library, and Physical
Education to all students from Kindergarten - Grade 8. Our programs use the
Ohio Content Standards in their individual areas to help students to
succeed. Teachers also take many opportunities to create cross-curricular
activities to reinforce the state standards in the areas of English/Language
Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science. For more information,
contact Susan Anstaett.
