It’s
never too soon to start preparing! That’s what the students at the
Greene Elementary School believe. Over one hundred students from
grades 3 – 5 are taking part in an afterschool Reading and Math Academy
from now until May. Each week students spend up to an extra four and
hour a half hours after school working in small groups to get ready for
the Reading MCAS is March and the Math MCAS in May. Academy teachers
use the students’ district benchmark results to drive instruction; the
small group size allows the teachers to give each student individualized
attention. During each Math session, students practice number strings, investigating real-life situations and conferencing with their teacher, in order to develop strategies to help them solve problems efficiently. Students also spend time practicing test taking strategies, reading word problems, finding important information and answering open response questions. Students in the Reading Academy use their time to improve their Reading Skills. They also practice test taking skill by reading and answering MCAS selections from previous years. Students are taught effective approaches for composing written Reading responses. All Academy students are building endurance in test taking.
It is wonderful to see so many students playing an active part in their education! One teacher described everyone’s motivation and excitement surrounding the program, “Students in the hallway say to me that they cannot wait to come to the Academy and learn more. One student said during Math Academy, ‘Mrs. McCarthy, I think my brain is sweating.’ This is an awesome thing for our kids and I am so glad to be part of it”. Hats off to the Academy teachers and students for the extra effort they are exerting!
Vision
The Greene School's vision is to create a safe, welcoming and nurturing community where every member is valued for his/her individuality, culture and diversity. The Greene School is a school of excellence, committed to preparing its students intellectually, socially and emotionally to become contributing members of today's competitive society. The Greene School is a caring place where children and adults feel they make a contribution and are valued as individuals; it is a partnership between children, parents, faculty, staff and the community as a whole.
At the Greene School, we envision that all students are proficient at their grade level in reading and math. Our highly qualified and committed staff utilizes data analysis to inform effective instruction strategies in order to meet the needs of the diverse population they serve. They are committed to continued professional development to ensure that student achievement is at the heart of their instruction.
At the Greene School, all students are expected to be active participants in their learning. Rigorous standards-based instruction with an emphasis on differentiation ensures that students of all abilities are successful. Student-centered classroom instruction focuses on a challenging curriculum where logical and critical thinking skills are fostered and valued.
Greene School Computer Curriculum
