Literacy “Every child can read”

The Great Falls Elementary Literacy Program strives to provide the best reading start for all students. Programs include Kindergarten Concept support, Read Well, Early Steps, and Harcourt Brace Trophies Intervention. These programs are designed for early intervention or remediation of students with language or reading difficulties.

Elementary literacy teachers go into the kindergarten classroom for Kindergarten Concept Groups if needed. These small groups concentrate on activities that teach and reinforce the children’s knowledge of basic skills necessary for productive kindergarten participation and language development.

Read Well, a phonics based program, is designed for kindergarteners and first graders. This program includes both letter-sound relationship and comprehension skills. Early Steps is one-on-one tutoring of early readers. Harcourt Brace trophies Intervention pre-teaches and re-teaches in small groups to give all students success in classroom reading. It is coordinated with the classroom teaching of reading.

Middle school literacy utilizes Language! This comprehensive program is designed to fill in any gaps that have developed in the student’s reading. High school literacy concentrates on improving literacy. Students create a portfolio based on reading-based rubrics.

Other Programs and Opportunities to Learn

Little Buddies

Little Buddies is an interactive play group for parents and their 2-4 year old children. It meets monthly offering the same program at Sunrise Center, Chowen Springs Housing Authority and Skyline School. Parents of 2-4 year olds can call 268-6778 for more information. There is no fee for this program and registration is not required.

K-8 Summer School

K-8 summer school is available to help maintain reading and math skills. K-8 summer school lasts eight weeks, and meets Tuesday through Thursday. This program begins the week after school is over.

Freshman Seminar

Incoming eighth graders can earn one-half credit as they transition into high school.

High School Summer School

Summer school sessions are held for high school students who need credits to graduate. After school study programs provide additional help to students in completing homework assignments and reinforcing needed study skills.

Homestart

Providing transition into kindergarten, Homestart is a program for parents and their four and five year old children who will enter school the next year. This program is eight weeks long. There are day and evening sessions. Please call 268-6775 for a current schedule. There is no fee for this program. Registration is required.

Hip Hop

Hip Hop is a grade K-8 after school program which reinforces math, reading, writing and study skills. Hip Hop is individually scheduled at each school.

If you have any questions please call 406.268.6775