Success for All
Success for All is a comprehensive, research-based reading program designed to ensuring success for students. This program has the following components: Early Learning, Roots, Wings, one-on-one tutoring, and eight week assessments. The ninety minute reading block is uninterrupted. Cooperative learning occurs in all components of the program.
Gifted & Talented (Not Yet Available)
Accelerated Reader
The Accelerated Reader (AR) program is designed to promote reading. Students are required to take the S.T.A.R. test during the first two weeks of school. This test determines the reading level of each student. Each student is informed of the level.
The student then may begin checking out A.R. books from the library. The books are identified with colored dots and point value. After reading the book, the student takes a computer test on the book. Points are shown on TOPS reports and students can earn prizes for points earned. The students LOVE it!
French
Fourth and fifth grade students who take French at Ridge Elementary love learning a new language. Many of these students become able to converse with their grandparents in French.
Like any other language, learning French is composed of four basic elements: listening, speaking, reading and writing. Much of what is learned is expressed through songs and artwork. Students even become “actors” in front of the video camera for their original presentations.
One of the most interesting cultural aspects of the French classes is learning the difference between “city” and “country” Mardi Gras. Fifth grade students usually make capuchons, the tall cone-shaped hats worn for the Courier de Mardi Gras.
Both French teachers, Mlle. Templet and Mme. Holley, say they have fun working with their fourth and fifth grade students. In fact, they say it’s more fun than work!
Band (Not Yet Available)
Every Day Calendar Math
This interactive class bulletin board provides a realistic and fun way for Ridge students to learn math. Utilizing the monthly calendar, counting tape, clocks, coin counters, graphs, and other elements that change throughout the year, our students can analyze data, see patterns, explore math relationships, and communicate their thinking to each other. Every day math counts helps students build understanding over time through continuous exposure to essential math concepts.
Chorus
The focus of the choral program is to develop young musicians through the study of melody, harmony, rhythm, musical form, musical pitches as well as music from around the world.
