Annual Report 11-12 - Colegio Panamericano

Elementary School
Coming Together as a
Community of Learners
The Elementary section provides students from Grade 1 to Grade 5 the opportunity to continue
to develop strong academic proficiency, positive social interactions, self-confidence, and independence.
A Year of Growth
Balanced Literacy
Student language abilities in English and Spanish are evaluated through a variety of internal and
external measures, and the results are used by teachers to work with students individually or in
small groups on specific skills and strategies.
Teachers use level-specific books to guide students in their acquisition of reading comprehension
skills and attitudes. Through programs such as CAFE, Readers´ Workshop, and a Home Reading
Program, students are given daily opportunities to practice and strengthen their reading skills and
attitudes.
Programs such as Daily 5, Writers´ Workshops, Daily Language Instruction, and 6+1 Traits of Writing
provide students with the structure and practice they need to become careful and capable authors.
Through whole-class, small group, and individual instruction, special attention is paid to each
writer´s craft, word choice, fluency and mechanics.
Everyday Math
The Everyday Math program is structured to give students multiple opportunities each year to be
exposed to developmentally-appropriate Math skills and knowledge, connected to real world
situations. The program employs differentiated activities, projects, and games that challenge
students at varying levels and continuously revisit ideas. The Everyday Math Online site and apps
provide additional opportunities to practice and play with new Math concepts, ensuring student
motivation and understanding.
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Annual Report 11-12