Contact Information
Teachers: Courtney Casassa & Debra Sousa
Location: Rooms 126 & 125
Hours: By request, preferably before school or after school hours
Phone: 617.3496530 x1261 (Ms. Casassa), x1251 (Ms. Sousa)
Objectives
To
provide students with positive learning experiences while encouraging
each child to do their best to reach ones fullest potential as an
independent learner. To offer a comprehensive and challenging
curriculum that conforms to the Cambridge Public Schools framework
including the Massachusetts Department of Education Common Core
Standards.
Testing
Early
Literacy Assessment administered 3x/year will assess growth in literacy
with emphasis in reading, writing, and spelling. Cambridge Public
Schools math assessments will also be administered throughout the year
to assess math development.
Grading
Informal
assessment, anecdotal records, journal keeping, and word study tests
will be used to assess each student’s progress. Report cards will be
sent home 2x/during the year and progress reports will be sent home
2x/year.