New School Experience for First Graders in Winchester
First grade pupils in Winchester begin a seven day program with five subject areas Language Experiences Reading Readiness Alphabet Games Numbers Readiness and Art Music Each subject has a dedicated teacher and aides conduct informal testing in Social Emotional Behavior Reading Readiness Math Readiness and Motor Coordination A standardized readiness test is given to gauge each child and tailor instruction to individual needs goals include pleasant school introduction motivating materials equal success and early identification of physical or emotional needs for referral and parental notification