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Fifth graders are wonderful because they are curious and interested in learning, and they are beginning to become independent. We take into account the individuality of all students. The students have diverse needs and we try to accommodate each one to be as successful as possible. We strive to have the students make life connections… Continue Reading Welcome to Fifth Grade

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The Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), the Federal law concerning the education of students with disabilities, requires schools to provide parents of a child with a disability with a notice containing a full explanation of the procedural safeguards available under the IDEA and U.S. Department of Education regulations. A copy of this notice must… Continue Reading Parent and Child Rights

The ACT test aims to measure how well students are prepared for college. Wisconsin students overall had a composite ACT score of 22.1, exactly matching last year’s performance. The state tied with Iowa for the No. 2 spot among states with 50 percent or more of their students taking the exams. Minnesota students posted the… Continue Reading ACT Results