In their art special, students explore principles and techniques of creative expression using a variety of media and tools. In Kindergarten, students are introduced to principles of art and make initial attempts to emulate the work of specific artists, such as the impressionist style of Monet. First grade explores the theme of families as they explore different media and further develop the coordination required to manipulate different artist's tools as demonstrated in their sculpted bird and cage project. Second grade examines community features through an artistic lens with projects such as the woven alligator project that aligns with the grade's field trip to the North Carolina Zoo. In third grade, students engage in a survey of art history ranging from prehistoric cave drawings to twentieth century art forms. Fourth grade focuses on North Carolina art including the study and creation of iconic Outer Banks lighthouse landscapes. Fifth graders exercise their artistic skills and delve deeper into artistic theory with their legacy art project and projects such as tessalations that align with their math curriculum.

 

 

     School counselors provide several different types of services including conducting individual counseling, small group counseling, and classroom guidance with students as well as and consultation with parents and staff. Topics covered during classroom guidance may include: character education, friendship/social skills, bullying prevention, conflict resolution, feelings, self-control, empathy, study/test taking skills, and career exploration.

 

• Preamble
• Readiness/Exploratory/Discovery
• Early Emergent/Emergent
• Progressing
• Early/Independent
• Independent 

 

     In media class, the students will have a lesson which varies by grade level and covers such diverse topics as technology use, author studies, genres of literature, and  social studies and science topics from the core curriculum.  They then are given the opportunity to browse our collection of books and choose books to take home for free, independent reading.

 

NC DPI Essential Standards for Information and Technology (K-5) 

NC DPI Essential Stnadards for Physical Education 

     In technology, students learn how to use technology tools and programs that support their learning in the classroom. Appropriate use of technology and digital citizenship are explained and practiced as students work together and individually to gather, organize, and present information. Skills such as touch typing, coding, document formatting, and digital recording are explored. Students also have opportunities to explore their interests using a variety of digital resources such as Big Universe, BrainPop, and Discovery Education.

 

NC DPI Essiential Standards for Information and Technology (K-5)