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Edgewood
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Edgewood
Elementary |
| Edgewood offers a variety of education programs. We have both bilingual and ESL (English as a Second Language) classrooms. We also offer two bilingual PreKindergarten as well as bilingual and ESL Kindergarten classrooms. Wherever possible and educationally sound, we integrate technology resources into our academic programs. Finally, we have an excellent art, music, and health fitness program which all students participate. |
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| Literacy | Math |
Science |
Fine Arts | Music | Health Fitness | Library | Social St. |
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Our curriculum allows each individual to move as fast as the students' abilities allow. Assessment of academic skills are done throughout the year and at the end of each year with the annual TAKS (Texas Assessment of Knowledge and Skills) tests (grades 3-5).. |
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National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities:
Here is some valuable information on this
national effort to improve results for children with disabilities. Click
on the following button for further information... |
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Child Find: Do you know a child who may have learning, language or behavior difficulties? To view a video clip about Child Find in either English or Spanish, click on the following button...
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Bilingual/ESL: Bilingual and English as a Second Language programs support students with limited English proficiency. They offer a solid foundation for reading, writing, speaking, and listening to English, while the students learn a variety of subject areas. Students are tested to qualify for these programs. |
| Exceptional Education: Speech Therapy, Resource, and Life Skills. Placement in these classes is determined by an ARD committee under the purview of SBISD's Special Education policies. |
Gifted and
Talented (GT) Education:
Gifted and Talented students are identified through an approved
SBISD screening process. Students who qualify for this
program at Edgewood are afforded individualized help within their
classrooms and travel to the Bendwood campus one day a week for
the special
GT Sprial Program. Characteristics and special needs of gifted children are
outlined in the following PowerPoint presentation. Please click on
the icon of the magnifying glass to view:
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TRIBES Certified Teachers/Campus: The Edgewood Elementary staff is beco trained in the Tribes process to improve behavior and learning. A majority of the staff has taken the required 24 hours of training to implement the TRIBES model at Edgewood to assure the healthy development of every child so that each one has the knowledge, skills and resiliency to be successful in a rapidly changing world.
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