Quality Education
George Crockett Academy's curriculum is aligned with state standards and includes courses such as English/language arts (reading, writing, grammar and spelling along with phonics in primary grades) science, social studies, math, computers, art, music, library and physical education. The academy uses the Kent County 4 curriculum for English/language arts, science and social studies. A variety of supplemental resources are available to teachers, parents and students. We are an inclusive special education environment with high expectations for all students.
An instructional coach works closely with teachers and the administrative team to plan, pace and assess curriculum to ensure its quality and alignment with state standards.
Response to Intervention (RtI)
With the Response to Intervention method, the student is provided with explicit evidence-based interventions. Student progress is carefully measured and the instructional interventions are adjusted to teach the skills necessary for the student to make progress toward age or grade level standards.
All teachers and academic support staff are certified and highly qualified per "No Child Left Behind".
Positive Behavior Supports (PBS)
"School-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) is a proactive, team-based framework for creating and sustaining safe and effective schools. Emphasis is placed on prevention of problem behavior, development of
pro-social skills and the use of data-based problem solving for addressing existing behavior concerns. School-wide PBIS increases the capacity of schools to educate all students utilizing research-based school-wide, classroom and individualized interventions." (from Michigan Department of Education Implementation Guide 2010 p. vii)
George Crockett Academy uses the three tier model for Positive Behavior Supports. Tier I is classroom support, Tier II is individual targeted support and Tier III is intensive support. See PBS Tiers.
An instructional coach works closely with teachers and the administrative team to plan, pace and assess curriculum to ensure its quality and alignment with state standards.
Response to Intervention (RtI)
With the Response to Intervention method, the student is provided with explicit evidence-based interventions. Student progress is carefully measured and the instructional interventions are adjusted to teach the skills necessary for the student to make progress toward age or grade level standards.
All teachers and academic support staff are certified and highly qualified per "No Child Left Behind".
Positive Behavior Supports (PBS)
"School-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions & Supports (PBIS) is a proactive, team-based framework for creating and sustaining safe and effective schools. Emphasis is placed on prevention of problem behavior, development of
pro-social skills and the use of data-based problem solving for addressing existing behavior concerns. School-wide PBIS increases the capacity of schools to educate all students utilizing research-based school-wide, classroom and individualized interventions." (from Michigan Department of Education Implementation Guide 2010 p. vii)
George Crockett Academy uses the three tier model for Positive Behavior Supports. Tier I is classroom support, Tier II is individual targeted support and Tier III is intensive support. See PBS Tiers.
