About this Office:
The Office of Curriculum and Instruction oversees the implementation of Elmont’s standards-based curriculum and instruction. Elmont’s curriculum reflects our students’ need to be successful on state and local assessments, as well as an appropriate balance between rigor and creativity. Classroom instruction is designed to optimize learning opportunities for all of Elmont’s students.
INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM
Elmont’s instructional program serves approximately 4,100 students in the six elementary schools.
KINDERGARTEN
Elmont’s full-day kindergarten program includes reading and mathematics readiness, as well as socialization and an introduction to science and social studies. Students must reach 5 years of age on or before December 1st of the year in which they will attend kindergarten. Kindergarten children are screened in the spring before they enter school to plan for students’ needs and to provide for a differentiation of instruction.
PRIMARY
In the primary grades (K-3), the emphasis is on the development and mastery of basic reading, mathematics, and language arts skills, as well as introductory concepts in social studies and science. Students are also provided with instruction in art, music, physical education and library science. Additionally, appropriate technology instruction is provided to all students.
INTERMEDIATE
The intermediate grades (4-6) implement an enhanced curriculum in reading, language arts, science, social studies, and character education. An expanded curriculum in music, art, physical education, library science, and technology is also provided for all students.
In addition to core curricular instruction, each school provides academic intervention services and ESL services to ensure student success. Enrichment activities in the areas of math, science, research, music and art are also provided to expand students’ learning opportunities.
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