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Edgewood is a neighborhood school with approximately 330 students. We are a 2 section school that serves grades 4K-5th grade. We're proud of our diversity--we have 17 languages and cultures represented in our student body. We value home-school connections, and seek to partner with families.
Academically, work to ensure that each child is appropriately engaged in instruction. In reading and writing, we use a workshop approach, in which students are taught skills and strategies, and then practice them in smaller groups. In math, we work to develop deep conceptual understanding prior to moving to standard algorithms. Our instruction is based on the Wisconsin State Standards. Science instruction is very hands-on, and the inquiry process is used heavily in social studies. All students in grades 4K-5 receive art, music, and physical education instruction weekly, and guidance lessons every other week. Our 4K program is full-day, with a half day option for those that want it.
We work to ensure that every child succeeds. One way of supporting academic needs is through Tiger Time, which occurs four times a week. During this 30 minute block, students receive bonus instruction to either help them master skills/concepts that were difficult for them, or enrichment instruction that pushes them to understand a concept or process more deeply. We're lucky to have the support of an English Learner Teacher, two Reading Specialists/Differentiated Supports Teachers, an Instructional Coach, and a School Psychologist. Our School Counselor also provides individual and small group support to support students' engagement in school.
Our commitment to teaching the whole child is evident through our focus on character education. We're proud to be a National School of Character (certified first in 2019, and again in 2024). Character Education is woven into the fabric of our school life. We focus on character in morning meetings, school-wide assemblies, literature, and even how we approach math problems! We believe that strong character is a central piece of the success of our students, both at Edgewood and in life.
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