Annual Report 11-12 - Colegio Panamericano

Elementary School
Coming Together as a
Community of Learners
Electives
Students are prepared for future
grade levels by programs which
strengthening their adaptability,
independence and the passionate
pursuit of their dreams. One
example for students in grades 3-5
is the opportunity to select a
weekly elective class to take during
one quarter of the school year. The
electives offered cover a range of
options offered by teachers and
parents, including topics such as
Musical Inspiration, Drama,
Cartooning, Chess, and Yoga.
Technological Connections
In addition to solid literary, mathematical, analytical and
communicative skills, the key tools of the 21st century will
undoubtedly be technological. Elementary teachers
employ resources such as video beams, document cameras,
classroom computers and iPads to enrich instruction
and increase student motivation and understanding. In
their homes, students use on-line resources such as RAZ-
Kids and IXL which adapt to fit each student´s specific
needs and abilities, providing important practice at a
productive level for each student. Parents have also
benefited from the increased use of technology; a high
percentage of families now use PowerSchool on a regular
basis to access student progress information, as well as
using teacher emails and blogs to remain well-informed
regarding assignments and activities.
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Annual Report 11-12