Welcome to the Bernie Elementary
School! Our elementary building houses approximately 300 students ranging
from preschool through grade six. There are many exciting programs
occurring in our building. Technology - Three to four computers and a SMART Board for every
kindergarten-second grade classroom
- SMART Board and one
computer for every two students in all classrooms grades 3-6
- Computer Lab with 26
computers and a SMART Board
Reading - McGraw/Hill Reading
Wonders Series: mhreadingwonders.com
- 90 minute block of
uninterrupted reading time each morning
- A reading specialist
that helps the teachers and works with struggling students
- Teachers work with
small groups of students at their levels while the class works at workstations
- Accelerated Reader
Math - Math In Focus
- Teachers focus on basic math facts as a large part of the students
math grade
- Teachers use math manipulatives with the students for better
understanding
- Accelerated Math
Science Social Studies Handwriting USA Test Prep - Used in grades 3rd-6th for reading, communication arts,
math, science, social studies
- Can be accessed from home usatestprep.com: usatestprep.com
- Excellent practice of
skills
- Benchmark testing of students' progress quarterly
Special Classes - P. E., Art, Music, Library for all grades
- Keyboarding for grades 2-6
- Explore program for identified gifted students
- Resource Classes-for our special needs students
- Basketball and Volleyball-Intramural for grades 3-6
- Travel Ball for 5th & 6th
Elementary Counselor -Mrs. McGowan uses the Missouri Model
Curriculum Our elementary building participates in the school-wide Title I
program. You may contact me for information regarding Title I. For more
information about these programs/activities, e-mail ellenburgt@bernie.k12.mo.us
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