Monarch Grove School provides a well-balanced, academically
sound educational experience for all students. All
students are performing on or above grade level in reading, writing and
mathematics or are making reasonable growth toward that goal. Students
are active participants in all aspects of the school; including learning
activities that require them to not only acquire and apply basic skills
but to use inquiry, reasoning, critical thinking skills and to reflect
on the learning process.
 Teachers
work in teams to ensure that all curricular areas are carefully planned
and articulated so that they are presented in ways that are meaningful
to students. A variety of assessments are utilized to inform instruction,
measure student achievement and modify school programs. Teachers place
students in flexible groupings to better address individual student needs.
School schedules are designed so that student learning of core academic
content is given priority. Enrichment activities are an important part
of the school curriculum. Specialists provide high quality instruction
in the arts, music, and physical education. The Library/Media Center reflects
the school learning environment; is user friendly, accessible to students,
teachers and parents, and supports and enhances the school curriculum.
The school is a supportive environment for children.
Interaction with the community is a major focal point
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Development
of students' social and emotional growth is an emphasis of our program.
Addressing the needs of the whole child enhances student learning. There
is an effective program for dealing with students with emotional needs
that supports maintenance of an effective learning environment. All children
are valued and their contributions are recognized. Disciplinary Actions
within the school are fair, organized, sequential and related to well defined
rules. Monarch Grove School encourages appropriate social behavior. Children's
opinions are valued, their thinking is respected, and they have regular
opportunities to communicate their thoughts and aspirations. Students'
creativity and intellectual risk taking are encouraged and their accomplishments
are recognized. There is a relaxed atmosphere-there is a sense that there
is plenty of time to accomplish everything that needs to be done. Class
sizes are maintained at comfortable and reasonable levels. The school grounds
and buildings are neat and well maintained. The results are happy, confident
children.
Educational
technology is organized, useful and plays an important role in supporting
the educational process at Monarch Grove School.
Technology resources provide the school community with connections to one
another and to the outside world. Students will become technologically
literate. Students will regularly use technological resources as a tool
to enhance learning. Teachers use technology to plan lessons, to instruct,
to access information, to communicate and to maintain academic records.
Support staff utilizes technology to maintain records, and to communicate
with teachers, students.
Adults
are responsible for creating the "climate" of the school; they model the
intellectual, emotional, and social behaviors that are expected of children.
Learning is extended to include all members of the Monarch Grove School
community: students, staff, parents and community members. Honest, direct
and active communication by all members of the school community is a cornerstone
of Monarch Grove School; sarcasm and cynical communications are non existent
- people express themselves in a clear and honest manner and with integrity.
Parents are participants in the educational processes but at the same time
exhibit a good deal of trust for the school faculty and recognize them
as professionals. All members of the school community demonstrate mutual
respect, teamwork and take responsibility for their behaviors and duties.
The result is an effective, supportive and healthy learning environment.Fundraisers | Game Rules | Lunch Menu | Walk-A-Thon Images
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