Enrichment Pullout Programs:

• Please see the district webpage for enrichment here.

Math Plus: This math class is offered to fourth grade students who meet district criteria based on their Grade 3 Math Apps screening results. New students to the district may be tested in the fall. The class covers the 4th grade curriculum and provides additional math enrichment activities for participating students. Math Plus students will be graded each quarter by the enrichment teacher.

****ALL STUDENTS WHO ARE RECOMMENDED FOR GRADE 4 MATH APPS ARE AUTOMATICALLY TESTED FOR MATH PLUS.

Math Apps: At the elementary schools, Math Apps is a pull-out program for grades 2, 3, and 4. This group meets weekly to extend and challenge participating students in the area of mathematics. We explore problem solving techniques, visual spatial activities, logical reasoning and participate in the Continental Math League (CML) Competition. Annual screening takes place in the spring for grades 3 and 4, and during the fall for students in grade 2 or new to the district. Second grade Math Apps begins second quarter. Requirements for inclusion are based on a variety of criteria, such as high levels of success on standardized academic assessments, current performance, and teacher recommendation. All recommended students are screened on an annual basis. Current participants are automatically included in this process. Math Apps effort and participation grades are included with January and June report cards.

Reading Enrichment: This weekly pull-out class for grades 2, 3 and 4 focuses on extending and deepening student's love of literature. Participation requires high levels of success on standardized academic assessments, current performance, and teacher recommendations. Students may enter this program at any time throughout the year if they meet these expectations. Continued inclusion requires participation, student motivation and preparedness. Reading enrichment will use picture books, chapter books, and Junior Great Books. This is an inquiry-based program that relies heavily on strong inferential skills and the ability to participate in meaningful discussions. Due to the large number of strong readers here at Peter Woodbury, I will begin working with teachers to create a pool of possible candidates that may be included in my reading enrichment groups throughout the year.

Writing Enrichment: This weekly pull-out program is for students in grade 3 and 4 who demonstrate above average writing skills, creativity, and a high level of commitment to working on writing projects of their own choice. Students may enter this program at any time throughout the year if they meet these expectations. Continued inclusion requires participation, student motivation and preparedness.

For all pullout programs, students are expected to keep up with their daily classwork, homework, and behavior. Students recommended for these programs not only excel academically but are also self-motivated, risk-takers, leaders, and problem solvers. They show a love of learning, a willingness to take on extra tasks, and perseverance in all they do.