The curriculum at Bar Nunn is based on the best available knowledge concerning learning, child psychology and the concept of general education. To help children achieve the standards, Bar Nunn is implementing Success For All reading and Math Wings programs.
The reading program uses a curriculum based on effective practices in beginning reading and an appropriate use of cooperate learning. Student progress is reviewed every eight weeks. The program also provides reading tutors, preschool and kindergarten components and a Family Support team.
The Math Wings program uses a constructivist mathematics approach.
The school’s language arts instruction consists of the 6+1 Traits of Writing, spelling and the Houghton Mifflin language series.
Bar Nunn also teaches “Getting Along Together” skills, Boys Town Social Skills and the Positive Behavior Intervention Support System to facilitate positive peer and adult interactions.
Bar Nunn also is home to two half-day preschool programs, which align with other building programs. |
