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The middle school teachers of George Read believe that "curriculum" is more than the content and skills covered in core academic courses. Rather, it is the sum of all parts of a school's total educational program. Our curriculum at George Read is based upon the unique needs of the young adolescents in our care. Our exploratory program is central to our curricular objectives, as it actively engages students in challenging, high-interest, integrated activities.
The Exploratory Program consists of a wide range of classes, including music, choir, drama, technology, health, physical education, art, Spanish, and much, much more! Students also have an oppurtunity to receive enrichment classes in math, reading and DSTP preparation.
George Read teachers feel that young adolescents at times tend to struggle with personal decisions and social relationships, and may experience high degrees of insecurity, isolation, and self-doubt. Our exploratory program attempts to reach out to students at this crucial point in their lives, encouraging teamwork and fostering positive peer and teacher-student relationships, as well as developing critical thinking skills, decision making, and creativity.
Our exploratory classes are integrated learning experiences, building upon and utilizing the skills taught in core courses. This supports our belief that reading, writing, math, critical thinking, and other skills should not be taught in isolation but applied in the context of real experiences.