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The Cluster 2 program incorporates SCS and State standards into an integrated curriculum that provides each student with the continuum of academic learning and effective life-long social skills. The integration of language, social studies, mathematics, science, visual and performing arts, physical education, technology and life skills that often focus on one of two themes in alternating years: U.S. history or California history.
Through this program each student in Cluster 2 will:
* Complete an in-depth study of core literature
* Write, edit, and publish original stories
* Present and publish reports
* Acquire knowledge of California and U. S. history and geography
* Demonstrate mathematical abilities in problem-solving, computation and memorization
* Learn the scientific method via hands-on experiments
* Participate in drama or musical productions
* Complete various art projects
* Effectively communicate and collaborate with others
* Take personal responsibility for one's actions and their consequences
* Present a portfolio during the student-teacher-parent conference
The Cluster 2 teachers deliver the curriculum in a variety of approaches, including multi-age groups, grade level groups, and small groups. The multitude of groupings serves to meet the needs of all students. Additionally, the program combines teacher directed activities with student directed activities that include active learning, exploration, discussion, and research throughout all subject areas. Teachers encourage students to become independent learners.
Teachers continuously gauge the progress of each Cluster 2 student in a variety of ways, including formal and informal assessments, teacher observations and individual student portfolios. Students receive trimester progress reports and a report card based on an academic performance scale of 1-6 (1-emerging, 2-limited, 3-developing, 4-competent, 5-strong, 6-exceptional. Student effort in each academic area is also noted on the report card.
The students demonstrate learning by means of portfolio presentations, demonstrations, standardized testing, teacher-made assessments and student/parent interviews.
Daily Schedule
8:40 am SCS morning ceremony
8:45 am Homeroom: Opening
9:10 am Mathematics/Science
10:00 am Recess/Snack
10:15 am Theme Class: Language, Social Studies, or Music/Art/Drama
12:00 pm Lunch
12:45 pm Electives: Spanish or Physical Education
1:30 pm Theme Class continues
3:00 pm Dismissal
