Academic Excellence, Lifelong Success
Los Angeles Times Recognizes Carver as one of "60 Great Elementary Schools"
Los Angeles Times Magazine in the article titled "It’s Elementary" recognized Carver Academy as one of the "60 Great Elementary Schools You Should Know About". Chosen as one of the eleven "Great" schools in the south section of Los Angeles County, the article emphasized the projects that have been implemented as part of the Carver magnet school curriculum. |
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Carver’s magnet program helps students gain skills necessary for success in the 21st century through exploration of both interpersonal and technological communication. The emphasis on schoolwide enrichment and academic achievement for all students, allows them to build the foundation for lifelong success, while developing their personal talents and abilities. The yearlong curriculum plan, based on the California Academic Content Standards, is organized around three schoolwide themes, which are inquiry-based, interdisciplinary, and interrelated across the academic areas. The emphasis is on a challenging curriculum that accommodates a wide range of individual differences and is designed to develop the talent potential of all students, preschool through grade six.
Classrooms of the future are at Carver today!
Communication Arts Through Multimedia Technology
• State-of-the-art Computer/Media Lab and library networked with classrooms
• Interactive whiteboards with projection systems in all classrooms
• Video conferencing worldwide using web cams in classrooms
• Wireless mobile labs with laptops for use by every student
• Internet and e-mail communication for student projects
• Digital video and still cameras for student-created class projects
• Broadcast studio for schoolwide communication
Academic Success
• High performing school as measured by the Academic Performance Index
• 100% highly qualified teachers with advanced degrees and training
• Schoolwide Enrichment Model to raise academic achievement of all students
Programs
• Carver Early Learning Academy - fee-based preschool
• Intervention and enrichment programs for students and parents
• Enrichment Cluster program for all students within the school day
• Visual and performing arts education, including “Meet the Masters”
• Gifted and Talented Education
Community Involvement
• Partnership with Cerritos Senior Center
• Intergenerational activities
• Service projects for local, national, and international communities
Carver Academy Enrichment - Clusters Make Learning Fun
Carver Academy students are excited about coming to school whenever it is time for Enrichment Clusters! The program is part of the Schoolwide Enrichment Model, adopted by Carver as one way of applying the methods of teaching gifted learners in order to raise the academic achievement of all students. Carver Academy faculty believes that all learners are unique and gifted in some way. All children have personal strengths, talents, and interests and this program gives them an opportunity to cultivate that strength. Read more…
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