ES Academics
Academics
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The comprehensive guidance model emphasizes an individual guidance process for each student utilizing the competencies of the specialized guidance staff, teachers, other specialized school personnel, students, and many other members of the community possessing the requisite competencies needed to perform in the guidance function. The guidance counselor coordinates the efforts of all those involved rather than attempting to provide all the services alone. It is recognized that this model is broad-based and that personalized implementation on the part of all is not only necessary but a distinct advantage.
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Art in education is meant to help students develop critical thinking and problem solving skills. We learn how to make good choices in the art-making process by understanding the elements of art (line, color, shape, space, form, value and texture) and principles of design (emphasis, pattern, rhythm, movement, contrast, balance and unity). Students can use these elements and principles to help them achieve their ideas visually with ongoing decisions and personal reflection throughout the process. We examine our culture through art and learn to respect and appreciate the achievements of other cultures. We look to master artists and various cultures throughout the ages to see how other people have solved their own visual problems in ways meaningful to them.
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The Special Education Department serves a variety of students with multiple levels of abilities in a cross categorical model. We are a strong team of teachers that focus on student's needs and teaching individuals to advocate for themselves. We seek to continually grow as professionals so we provide effective services and instruction to our students. Our goal is to always move towards independence for each of our students so that they may be successful community members as adults.
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Music classes at New Glarus Elementary School are centered around the following concepts.
- Music is an important part of every culture.
- Children develop positive self esteem through creating, performing, and responding to music.
- Music supports and enhances the study of other subjects.
- Music allows all students to experience success.
- Participation in music promotes social and cooperative skills.
- Involvement in music creates lifelong appreciation and enjoyment of music.
In music class students will sing, dance, and play various classroom instruments. This includes an extensive unit on flutophones in grade 3 and recorders in grade 4. We learn about music of various cultures, styles, and time periods. We also study music theory which includes reading notes, rhythms, music symbols, and terms. Students have opportunities to perform in the annual Winter and Spring concerts and the Talent Show. Music classes meet twice in a six day rotation.
Music is an essential component of the academic curriculum in the School District of New Glarus. The New Glarus Music Department strives to reach students' individual and collective potential through the study and performance of music in an effort to form a solid foundation for future development. We offer our students glimpses of the many meanings and consequences of musical thought, observation, and activity. We try to instill a common love of learning by exploring history, culture, humanity, and life-skills illustrated in the music we perform. Finally, we aim to acquire an understanding and appreciation of the relationship between music, other arts, and disciplines outside the arts.
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Physical Education is part of the total educational program that contributes, primarily through movement experiences, to the total growth and development of all children. At New Glarus Elementary School the program is designed to teach both motor skills and the importance of lifetime activity. The goals of the program are to teach fundamental skills, improve and maintain personal fitness level, and develop a healthy lifestyle.