Takoma Park Elementary School Enriching the lives of students through our Primary Magnet

Goal of the Magnet Program To provide an enriched learning experience to all TPES students To provide an individualized learning experience that supports all learners at all levels

Current Program Heterogeneously grouped homeroom classes based on reading levels Math classes- Accelerated, Compacted and grade level Science/Social Studies classes- Homogeneously grouped

Primary Magnet Program Design Students will be heterogeneously grouped for homeroom based on reading levels. Included in the reading programs will be –Junior Great Books –William & Mary

Primary Magnet Program Design All students will be regrouped for math This will allow us to narrow the range of students in a classroom and maximize student potential in math.

Primary Magnet Program Design Science/Social Studies will be taught daily in homeroom classes. Extensions formally used in our GT social studies and science classes will be incorporated into all classes.

Benefits All current components of the instructional program remain intact. Enrichment strategies will be incorporated into all curricula areas for all students.

Benefits Diverse social studies and science classes providing unique experiences to draw upon. Allows for easy integration of reading into science/social studies curriculum. Provides homeroom flexibility

Advantages for All All students who warrant acceleration will receive it (in most subjects) Every student in 1 st and 2 nd grade will receive science bi-weekly A cohort of students who are highly able TPES is a magnet school that serves all students in the school

ALL SERVICES ARE FOR ALL STUDENTS AT OUR SCHOOL TPES does not have a separate program for magnet students