Intermediate/Upper School
Reading/Literacy Math
Eastern Point Day School | 8 Farrington Avenue | Gloucester MA 01930 | Phone: (978) 283-1700 | Fax: (978) 283-0422 | Email: info@easternpointdayschool.org
Eastern Point Day School
Inspire - Challenge - Educate
Language Arts
The Macmillan Treasures Reading/Language Arts program is our core program. Additional instruction is provided by guided reading activities which offer a wealth of high quality literature to engage learners. Reading development includes literal and inferential comprehension, the use of figurative language and an understanding of a variety of genre. Phonics and phonemic awareness is learned and reviewed in a structured, sequential, and cumulative manner. Our writing program encourages students to gain an understanding and appreciation to communicate effectively through written and spoken language. Through Writing Workshop, children work through the different stages of the writing process, from prewriting, drafting, revising, and drafting. Finally, edited drafts turn into publishable work. Throughout this process students focus on traits of writing- ideas, organization, sentence fluency, conventions, and voice.
Mathematics
Our mathematics program promotes the ability to solve problems and build mathematics from situations generated within the context of everyday experiences. The curriculum offers opportunities for self-discovery and exploration of concepts and personal strategies as well as exploring and understanding traditional algorithms. Manipulatives are used at every level as models to provide concrete examples of abstract concepts. The Saxon Math is utilized as a comprehensive program that aligns with NCTM standards. Our program offers meaningful and ample opportunities to differentiate instruction and to provide all students with access to standards-based instruction.
