The
Academically Talented Program provides experiences and specific
curriculum designed to meet the special needs of a selective grouping of
intellectually gifted pupils beginning in third grade. Students are identified
through intelligence tests, teacher judgment, creativity test scores and
academic achievement. A Pupil Placement Team composed of classroom teachers,
psychologists, school principals, and the director of the program select pupils
for the program. For additional information, please refer to the NPS Handbook.
The Artistically Talented Program
provides a special opportunity for students who demonstrate unusual
talent and creativity. Students in the program are usually identified in second
grade and enter the program at the beginning of the third grade level, remaining
in the program through fifth grade. The screening and identification process
involves testing and the judgment of professionals. When students have been
identified, parents/guardians are notified and informational meetings are held.
For additional information, please refer to the NPS
Handbook.
D.A.R.E. Program
(Drug Abuse Resistance Education) is an integral part of the Health curriculum.
It emphasizes saying "No" to drugs and other harmful substances as well as
developing skills that build student's self-esteem. It is taught by Norwalk
Police educators to fifth graders.
English as
a Second Language (ESL) directly assists second language
learners to gain a greater fluency in the English language and provides support
in academic work while the child is learning English. For additional
information, please refer to the NPS Handbook.
Instrumental Music features instruction in violin,
viola, cello, and double bass by a string specialist.
The program begins in
third grade and is open to all students who wish to participate. Instrument
rental is required.
Project
Excel (Norwalk's Title 1 program) provides support in
reading/writing and math for identified students. Students are admitted into the
program for the full year, depending upon teacher recommendation, criterion
referenced tests, attendance, and demonstration of need. Student records
are
reviewed annually to determine continuation in the program.
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