Greenwood ECE -8 School

5130 Durham Ct.
Denver, CO 80239

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Instructional Programs ECE: Early Childhood Education for students four years of age and it is provided in both English and Spanish. Kindergarten: Full day and half day kindergarten programs provided in both English and Spanish. Literacy: Students are provided a three hour literacy block in a student-centered learning community. Data is gathered in all reading modalities through reading logs, student journals, assessment notebooks and individual conferences. Information gathered is used to meet individual student needs, develop their reading abilities and challenge their comprehension skills. Emphasis is placed on writing, with monthly school wide writing prompts, publication of student work, and participation in the district writing pilot program. Mathematics: Everyday Math is provided daily for a minimum of sixty minutes. This is a rigorous math program that spirals from year to year in an enhanced and balanced curriculum where emphasis is placed on student processing skills and learning styles. Everyday Math provides the knowledge base needed for students to transition into middle school. We now have access to the Everyday Math online games at EM Games . Please talk to your teacher to learn how to access these games at home. Exceptional Education Programs: An inclusive model for special education services is utilized with special education instructional services provided in the general education classroom. Additional services such as speech therapy, counseling, and occupational and physical therapy are also provided. English Language Acquisition: We provide our English Language Learners with English Language Acquisition instruction in an inclusive environment. Our teachers are all trained and certified as ELA instructors, with specialized instruction in sheltered instruction. Initial instruction is provided in either Spanish or English depending on the language needs of the student and wishes of the parent. Music, Art, Drama & Dance: As a result of the recent Mill Levy, we are able to offer a fully integrated arts program. Students receive music, visual arts, drama and dance, with many opportunities to celebrate their achievements and performances. Regular performances are provided to the student body, community, and parents. Physical Education: In addition to Music, Art and Dance, all students receive Physical Education, utilizing our fully equipped gym and our extensive outdoor facilities. Students explore their physical fitness and body management, along with organized team sports. Technology: Students in first through seventh grade receive technology instruction on a weekly basis. Programs include instruction in keyboarding skills, Internet research, Kid Pix, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, photography, videography and more. After School Activities Each One Teach One: NO MORE GAP. Building vocabulary to increase student achievement through community volunteers. Outdoor Education Club Destination Imagination G/T program

Grades: Pre-8

Neighborhood: Green Valley Ranch (Northeast)

Principal: Devin Dillon

Number of students: 801

Percentage of students who are eligible for free or reduced lunch: 91%

Percentage of students who were advanced or proficient on the CSAP math, reading and writing tests:

• Math - 47%
• Reading - 45%
• Writing - 41%

Percentage of students who are non-English speaking: 79%

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