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Enrollment - 422
Teachers and Administrators - 32
Support Staff - 24
Curricular - Heterogeneous grouping in self-contained classes is utilized throughout the grade levels. This curriculum consists of whole language techniques to implement a literature-based reading program. Teachers incorporate 'Success in Reading and Writing' and novel unit studies. Thematic units are developed to teach the social sciences with a strong emphasis on literature. Through the math program, students are learning the skills of application and not just the memorization of facts. Each grade level emphasizes multicultural studies and participates in an International Fair.
Innovative Programs - Children Against Violence Everyday (C.A.V.E.) Program is implemented throughout the school. At the beginning of each year, students study the five conflict resolution steps and engage in conflict resolution and self-esteem activities. Teachers have had training in learning styles and allow students to master new learning through their individual learning style. Reading Recovery and Early Success in Reading are implemented in grade one. The Early Success Program is also offered to qualifying students in grade two. A parallel block schedule is implemented in grades 3 and 4 which reduces pupil-teacher ratio in the areas of reading and math. These small groups encourage the use of manipulatives, hands-on activities and cooperative team learning. Students are recognized at the end of each six weeks at grade level Awards Day for achievement in the area of academics, attendance, and behavior. EIA grant proposals are submitted and funded yearly.
Special Services - Child Development provides half-day developmentally appropriate instruction for four-year olds. Gifted students in grades 3 and 4 are provided enriched educational opportunities daily through the ALPHA Program. Students in all grades identified with special needs are served through the exceptional programs. A School Within A School serves "at-risk" students. An ADD consultant works with students identified with attention deficit disorder. Guidance and nursing services are provided as well as speech therapy for eligible students. Teaching assistants assist with remediation in reading and math. A Home/School Coordinator provides parenting classes, storytime to three-year-old children in the surrounding communities five times during he year, home visits, and administrates the parent volunteer program.
Athletic Activities - Physical Education is provided on a weekly basis by a certified physical education teacher to students in grades K-4. Students in the exceptional programs participate in a Special Track and Field Day. Students in grades 2 through 4 participate in the Presidential Fitness Program each year.
Library/Media Center - The media center houses 15,371 volumes, professional books and magazines and audio-visual aids and is fully automated. The media center serves as the broadcast center for all instructional television programs. Grade three and four students participate in Accelerated Reading Program. Each year students strive to meet the Principal's Reading Challenge.
Accreditation - Petersburg Elementary School is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
Parent Participation - A very active parent volunteer program has ben established - PIE (Parents In Education). Parents may also become members of a very active Parent Teacher Organization (PTO).
Assembly Programs - Throughout the year students present assembly programs by grade level. Presentations by professional groups are also scheduled.
Extracurricular Programs - A school chorus, an All-District Chorus and a 4-H program are provided. For working parents, an after school or extended day program is offered.
Interventions Project Ride,a behavioral intervention
program is also implemented in all grades.