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ART
Supervisor: Jessica Gent, Assistant Principal, Clark Mills
The mission of the Art program is to develop a student’s imagination and nurture and build upon skills and concepts important for self-expression. We encourage students to discover their own artistic style while be innovative problem solvers and creative critical thinkers. We empower students to cultivate a lifelong appreciation of the visual arts by exploring of the elements of art and the principles of design in artworks and in the environment.
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HEALTH
Supervisor: Mr. James Walsh, Assistant Principal, Taylor Mills
The health education program is an essential part of each student’s overall education. We strive to develop healthy individuals who contribute positively to self, family, and community. We believe that health instruction plays a vital role in preventing health problems and improving the quality of life and total well-being. Our primary focus is to motivate all students to take an active role in maintaining and improving their mental-emotional, family-social, and physical health.
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MEDIA STUDIES
Supervisor: Nicole LaMarca, Assistant Principal, Milford Brook
The mission of the Library Media Center program is to promote the information literacy skills a student needs to locate, evaluate and interpret information effectively and creatively; while also cultivating a positive attitude toward learning and an appreciation of literary heritage. Through the use of technology and literacy, students learn how to access, assess, analyze, synthesize, apply, and use information. We enhance students' classroom experience by expanding the content, integrating subject areas, and utilizing the latest technology available.
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MUSIC
Supervisor of Instrumental Music: Janice Brown, Assistant Principal, Wemrock Brook
Supervisor of General/Vocal Music: Allison Rogers, Assistant Principal, Pine Brook
The mission of the Music program is to foster creativity, critical thinking, and self-expression through music appreciation, creation, and performance. We provide our students with the finest aesthetic and academic music experiences through a myriad of engaging activities and best practices. We encourage students to appreciate music on a higher level of understanding and recognize how music beautifies the world around us and contributes to daily life.
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PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Supervisor: James Walsh, Assistant Principal, Taylor Mills
The physical education program is an integral part of healthy student development. We are committed to meeting the physical, mental, emotional and social needs of each child through an array of experiences and activities that focus on personal fitness, wellness, and skill-related abilities. The overall goal of the program is to support each student in developing healthy habits leading to a physically active lifestyle.
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TECHNOLOGY
Supervisor: Mary Jo Mikhail, Supervisor of Instructional Technology K-8;
K-5 Technology Teachers and Instructional Software/Rostering k-8
Madoc Reid, Assistant Principal, MEMS Career & Technology Education 6-8;
Careers Cycle in MEMS and Technology Cycles for 6-8
The mission of the Technology program is to empower students to be more creative and collaborative by providing an ideal environment for all learning styles. Through the use of technology in the classroom, teachers are able to guide and encourage students as they become responsible digital citizens who actively pursue up-to-date information which may be quickly applied to many content areas. By combining new technology with good pedagogy, teachers are able to foster open-mindedness, support the development of logic and reasoning, and increase engagement and enthusiasm as our students become better prepared for 21st-century careers.
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