PreSchool
Central Elementary has a wonderful pre-school program where students with developmental delays, along with typically developing children, ages 3-4 learn together in a school setting, using the High Scope curriculum. All students in our program are required to go through a screening process before school starts. Information for the screening process may be obtained by calling the Special Services Cooperative of Wamego at 785-456-9195.
Kindergarten
Our all-day Kindergarten curriculum includes various programs to develop a well rounded child. We use the Animated Literacy program to teach phonics, phonemic awareness and writing. Students are introduced to emergent literacy activities through Guided Reading. Our conceptual math series uses manipulatives, graphing and problem solving activities. Social Studies and Science themes are integrated throughout the year. All our students are expected to exit Kindergarten with well-developed math and writing skills, as well as the ability to read.
Kansas Standards
Math Reading Science Writing Civics
First Grade
Reading is very important in first grade. We read many books focusing on comprehension and reading strategies. In addition, students learn the first 100 sight words. Students learn through whole group, small group and literacy centers.
In math, we explore number sense, measurement, money, time and problem-solving strategies through many hands-on activities.
Kansas Standards
Math Reading Science Writing Civics
Second Grade
Our second grade students learn through a variety of hands on activities that include a range from math and science to reading and writing and many areas in between. We use curricular programs such as Literacy by Design, Reading Recovery and Math Trailblazers.
Kansas Standards
Math Reading Science Writing Civics
Additional Classrooms
Music
My name is Katie Dake and
I am the music teacher at Central Elementary. I received my Bachelor’s degree in Education K-12 from Northwest Missouri State University.
I see every student every day for 20 minutes. Students are expected to become proficient in singing, sight-singing, playing instruments, using solfege, and learning basic music terminology. Students may learn about composers, eras, where a song originated, different languages, and how songs are made up. In addition reading, writing, math, social studies and critical-thinking/problem-solving skills are all incorporated into the lessons. Students consistently work on listening and communication skills in class as well.
Physical Education
My name is Monica Kabriel and I am the PE teacher at Central Elementary.
Title I
Students who are below grade level (proficiency) receive an additional “dose” of reading each day from one of our three specially trained reading teachers. Some Title I groups work on words, while others work on fluency and/or comprehension, based on what each student needs to become a successful reader.
Library (click to visit Elementary Library page)
Visual Art (click to visit Elementary Art page)
Technology (click to visit Elementary Technology page)
