RELATED ARTS
Guidance
The elementary guidance program is an
integrated part of the total educational process. Guidance
activities are designed to address typical personal, social and
academic concerns faced by all children.
Guidance service includes classroom
instruction; small group counseling; career awareness; and
consultation with parents, teachers, and administrators.
To speak with the guidance counselor, a student needs only to
notify the teacher or principal.
Library
The Wallace A. Smith Elementary School is a
rich source of reading material and information. Students visit
the library at least once each week for instruction in library
skills, to listen to a story, and to check out books for
personal enjoyment.
Checking out books
Books and other materials checked out by a student become
that students responsibility. The student is responsible
for proper care and timely return of these items.
Overdue Books
Fines for overdue books are .05/day
Overdue reminders
Reminders will be sent home when necessary. Ten overdue
notices will result in a student being placed on a list
restricting his/her use of the library.
Music
Children receive music instruction
weekly These classes are a part of the curriculum and
provide excellent opportunities in reading and appreciation
of music. In addition, children develop some rhythm skills
and enjoy movement and singing.
Physical Education
Physical Education classes are a part
of the academic curriculum and provide learning experiences
in movement, group cooperation, and wellness. It provides
developmental instruction for children with emphasis on
coordination and large muscle development (gross motor
skills) in primary grades. In upper grades there is more
instruction dealing with small muscle development (fine
motor skills) . Modifications are made for special needs
and adaptive physical education is provided to children as
needed.
If you child is ill but well enough to
come to school, please send a note to the P.E. Instructor so
that your child's program can be modified until she/he is
fully recovered.
