To continue the focus on improving student literacy in reading and writing across the grades
To promote inclusion of all students (adaptations and modifications in classrooms to meet students' needs, to develop student leadership capacities and to reduce bullying incidents and increase student self-discipline and tolerance)
To continue implementation of the three-year computer technology plans
Accomplishments and Initiatives:
School-wide guided reading program
Literacy focus, including inner city early literacy project, K-1 phonemic awareness program, primary poetry and intermediate public speaking festival
Student leadership programs (student helpers, peer tutoring and spirit leaders to run PA announcements, assemblies, school spirit days and student events)
Student-led conferences
Anti-bullying and safe school initiatives
Implementing computer technology plan, upgrading internet acccess capacity throughout the school and utilizing "Success Maker" to support learning of students with special needs
K-7 music program, including K-7 singing, dance, movement and various instruments, Grades 2-7 choral, Grades 3-6 recorder and Grade 7 band
Holly/Hjorth Community School Program - increased focus on early literacy, kindergarten readiness, adult ESL and computer skills and community development and support
