The Classroom and Beyond

The Classroom and Beyond

The following programs extend "beyond" the regular classroom and provide students with programs, which give extra assistance and/or enrich leadership:

Acceleration Services
Instructional Assistants (SAINTS) provide special help in primary classes to insure a good start in the basics of education. Title I (federal), LAP (state), and DR (district) are programs which assist in reading and math. ESL (English as a Second Language) helps students gain English proficiency.

Special Education programs include academic and speech/language communication and occupational/physical therapy programs.

Better Schools Reading lab provides reading/language instruction, activities and support to all students.

Additional Music Programs
Band: Fifth and sixth grade students have the opportunity to participate in a before school music program at Rose Hill Junior High. Beginners are usually 5th graders, with second year students in 6th grade. Concerts are held at Rose Hill Junior High.

Strings: A strings orchestra program is offered as a before school activity for fourth through sixth grade. Group instruction is given on violin, viola, cello and string bass.

Art Docent Program
PTSA Art Docents present the work of well known artists and involve students in art projects using the techniques of that particular artists.

Counseling Program
A full-time school counselor and Y.E.S. Family Support counselor provide individual, small group and classroom guidance to students. Parent education, resource and referral services are also provided.

Environmental Education
Outdoor Ed is an outdoor environmental study unit for sixth graders. Students raise money to participate in a series of field trips focusing on the environment.

Technology
At Rose Hill, we provide students with a wide array of opportunities to incorporate technology into their classroom learning. Intermediate students take turns as Tech Assistants (Teckkies), attending weekly skill training sessions. They serve as peer instructors and classroom resources. Our efforts in technology, such as our Web page, expand to include students, parents and the general community.

Vision/Hearing/Scoliosis Screening
Volunteers work with the school nurse to screen students for vision, hearing and scoliosis.

Peace Coaches (formerly Conflict Managers)
This program teaches the younger student at Rose Hill Elementary how to actively solve problems through communication and problem solving. Students in grades five and six are trained to effectively intervene and help primary students solve problems that occur on the playground.

Lunch Buddies
Rose Hill students are paired with adult mentors from the community. They eat lunch and work on activities together once a week.

Student Council
Two intermediate student representatives from each classroom in grades four through sixth meet twice a month at lunchtime with ASB officers to discuss school activities, coordination with PTSA activities and community service projects. Intermediate representatives are paired off with primary classroom to report student council news.

Student Announcers
Primary students help with morning announcements by leading the flag salute and intermediate students announce the guest staff, birthdays, lunch menu and general information.

Cultural Enrichment Assemblies
Rose Hill Elementary's PTSA provides enrichment experiences for students. Examples include drama and music assemblies and programs with language arts, historical and scientific emphasis.

Positive Recognition
There are several ways good efforts of students are recognized: