Title: Upper Elementary School Programs for Acceleration, Challenge and Enrichment
1Upper Elementary SchoolPrograms for
Acceleration, Challenge and Enrichment
- Dr. Gailen Mitchell
- Assistant Principal
- Mrs. Shelly Rowe
- Supervisor of Mathematics
- Mrs. Stacey McGuirl
- Gifted and Talented Teacher
2Upper Elementary School Programs
- Accelerated Mathematics in Grades 4, 5, and 6
- Enriched Mathematics in Grades 5 and 6
- Language Arts Enrichment in Grades 4, 5, and 6
- Enriched Art in Grades 4, 5, and 6
- Enriched Chorus in Grades 4, 5, and 6
- Optional participation in the Coriell Science
Fair (6th grade only)
3Mathematics Program at the UES
- Accelerated Math
- Grades 4, 5 and 6
- Enriched Math
- Grades 5 and 6
- Follows the same curriculum as on-level
- On-level Math
- Basic Math
44th Grade - Mathematics
On-Level
Accel.
5th Grade - Mathematics
On-Level
Accel.
Basic
Enrich.
6th Grade - Mathematics
On-Level
Accel.
Enrich.
Basic
5 The Math Placement Process
- The following data is collected on each student
-
5th and 6th GRADE
4th GRADE
- NJ ASK 3
- MAP Test (May 07)
- End-of-the-Year Test
- Teacher Checklist
- Average of 1st Three Marking Periods
- MAP Test (May 07)
- End-of-the-Year Test
- Teacher Checklist
6TEACHER CHECKLIST
- Demonstrates understanding and mastery of
computational skills. - Demonstrates understanding and mastery of problem
solving skills. - Completes assignments thoroughly and promptly.
- Thinks conceptually, grasps new ideas (concepts)
with ease, and is able to apply learned concepts
in novel situations. - Demonstrates good listening skills and ability to
understand and follow directions.
7Math Course SequenceGrades 4 - 8
H. Alg. I
H. Geo. (8)
Accel 4
Accel 5
Accel 6
Accel 7
H. Alg. I (8)
Enr. 5
Enr. 6
Enr. 7
Algebra I (8)
On-L 5
On-L 4
On-L 6
On-L 7
Pre-Alg. (8)
8 High School Math Sequence
Movement into the Honors program is flexible
through Honors Algebra II. It is very difficult
to go from Algebra II to Honors Pre-Calculus due
to the gap in the curriculum.
9Language Arts Enrichment
- Offered in grades 4, 5, and 6.
- Students will be drawn from the grade level based
on a cutoff score. - Classes will meet two periods per 6-day cycle all
year.
10Entrance Criteria for Language Arts Enrichment
- Program participants will be determined by a
total points score on a spreadsheet, combining
teacher checklist scores, an average of the last
two portfolio writing scores, and the students
MAP scores in Reading and Language Usage.
11Notification of Participation
- Notification letters for Accelerated/Enrichment
Mathematics and Language Arts Enrichment will be
mailed shortly after the school year ends.
12Enrichment Opportunities in Music and Art
- Fourth Grade Enrichment Chorus
- Fifth Grade Enrichment Chorus
- Sixth Grade Enrichment Chorus
- Fourth Grade Enriched Art
- Fifth Grade Enriched Art
- Sixth Grade Enriched Art
13Enrichment Chorus Selection Process All Grades
- Participation in the fourth, fifth, and sixth
grade ensemble is determined in the Spring of the
academic year through a live audition process
to be administered by the Upper Elementary School
Music Teacher. All interested students are
screened individually according to a rating
system based on three considerations - Tonal Matching and Memory
- Ability to sing independently from the piano and
- Vocal Projection
14Upper Elementary SchoolEnriched Art Program
- The Enriched Art program is available to students
in grades 4, 5, and 6. - Students currently in the 4th and 5th grade
program remain in the program throughout their
enrollment at MUES. - Interested students in third grade create an
original portfolio for evaluation during school
hours under the supervision of the UES art
teacher. - Students in 4th and 5th grade interested in
auditioning for consideration should contact Miss
Pasquini.
15Notification of Participation for Enriched Art or
Chorus
- Notification letters for Enriched Chorus and Art
will be mailed shortly before the end of this
school year.
16To Contact Us
- Mrs. Shelly Rowe
- Phone 856-778-6610, extension 12350
- Email mrowel_at_mtps.com
- Dr. Gailen Mitchell
- Phone 856-793-0333, extension 14020
- Email gmitchell_at_mtps.com
- Mrs. Stacey McGuirl
- Phone 856-793-0333, extension 24633
- Email smcguirl_at_mtps.com
- Mrs. Marissa Paglione
- Phone 856-793-0333, extension 24280
- Email mpaglione_at_mtps.com
- Miss Marisa Pasquini
- Phone 856-793-0333, extension 24061
- Email mpasquini_at_mtps.com