Elementary School Handbook - Ontario Christian Schools
Elementary School Handbook - Ontario Christian Schools
Elementary School Handbook - Ontario Christian Schools
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III. Academic Program<br />
A. PK – 12 System<br />
<strong>Ontario</strong> <strong>Christian</strong> is proud to be a school that offers education from Pre-Kindergarten (age two and above) through high<br />
school. This allows the student to progress through the single system with a consistent philosophy and community.<br />
B. <strong>Elementary</strong> <strong>School</strong> Curriculum<br />
Our comprehensive curriculum includes all of these subjects: Reading, Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies,<br />
Science, Health, Bible, Physical Education, Music, Art, Spanish, and Computers.<br />
C. Attendance Requirement<br />
Full attendance is important. After 30 absences in a year (18 absences for part-time Kindergarten), a conference may be<br />
held to determine if the student should be passed on to the next grade. The final decision is up to the principal.<br />
D. Special Curriculum Offerings<br />
1. SIP<br />
Our student improvement program offers extra help for those students struggling in the areas of Math and/or Reading.<br />
These classes are limited in size (approx. 8 students maximum) and students in SIP need to qualify by taking an<br />
appropriate test.<br />
2. GATE<br />
The GATE program is designed for students in grades 3-6 who are gifted, talented and in need of a more challenging<br />
learning environment to enrich their classroom curriculum. Students are taught in small groups in a pullout program that<br />
meets twice a week. Creative and higher level thinking skills are fostered and encouraged while students are accelerated<br />
through certain subject areas if they have the ability to do so. They are also provided with an open enrichment time where<br />
they are able to work on challenging open-ended activities. Students are responsible for the work missed in their regular<br />
classroom.<br />
Students are selected for the program based on four criteria: 1) a recommendation from the student’s teacher, 2) a<br />
score of 95% or above on the Iowa Basics Skills Test, 3) a score of 122 or above on the Otis Lennon Student<br />
Ability Test, and 4) a grade level reading score on the Gates MacGinite Reading Test that is 2-1/2 to 3 grades<br />
above their current grade level. Students need to meet all of these requirements to be eligible for the program.<br />
The GATE program is designed in such a way that all students at <strong>Ontario</strong> <strong>Christian</strong> <strong>School</strong> will benefit from it.<br />
Teachers are given enrichment ideas that they can implement into the regular curriculum that will challenge all<br />
students. The GATE teacher also spends time doing activities in the classroom on a monthly basis. The separate<br />
pullout part of the program is designed only for the students who have met the requirements. We review students<br />
annually to see if they qualify for the pullout GATE program.<br />
o The GATE teacher is GATE certified and also serves as a resource teacher for the students and teachers in<br />
grades K-6.<br />
3. Summer <strong>School</strong>/Summer Tutoring<br />
OCES does not offer a summer school program. At the end of each school year, a list of teachers who conduct summer<br />
tutoring is available and recommended to our students. Summer daycare is available (see section on “Daycare” for<br />
information).<br />
4. Field Trips<br />
During the school year, OCES will offer a variety of field trips. These are designed to specifically address a particular unit<br />
or area of study. There may be a small charge for field trips.<br />
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