Open House
Tues., Feb. 12, 2008
6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Kindergarten Orientation
Wed., April 23, 2008
4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
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Highland Park Elementary is an authorized International Baccalaureate (IB) Primary Years Program (PYP) for students grades K-6. At the heart of PYP is a commitment to structured inquiry as a vehicle for learning.
Six organizing themes help teachers and students explore knowledge in the broadest sense of the word. Teachers and students use key questions that are concept-based to structure the units of inquiry. They acquire and apply the transdisciplinary skills of thinking, social action, communication, research, and self-management.
Students are encouraged to think globally and currently receive world language instruction in Spanish. Highland implements the Schoolwide Enrichment Model (SEM) which encourages all students to pursue studies within the units of inquiry at a greater depth within their personal areas of interest.
Special Features:
- All-day Kindergarten
- Discovery Club - before and after school care
- World Language - Chinese
- Full time Gifted and Talented Instructor
- SEM (Schoolwide Enrichment Model)
- Focus on Arts through Residencies
- StageCoach Theatre partnership
- Community Education Classes offered for fall, winter, spring and summer
Extended Learning Program
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