In an effort to create better writers, we are encouraging better thinkers. Through quality research, sustained independent reading and thoughtful discussions, it is our hope that students will be able to retain more information and be able to better express themselves in writing. Therefore, our instructional focus is…
By introducing problem solving and critical thinking activities into our daily practices, students will collaboratively and independently demonstrate higher-level thinking and problem solving that reflects both grade level proficiency as well as an understanding of how their work is connected to solving real world issues.