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Washington Elementary
From The Principal
Mike Aerni
515 South Broad Street
Fremont, NE 68025
Phone: (402) 727-3164
Fax: (402) 727-3049
Washington Elementary School
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CONTINUOUS LEARNING CALENDAR
(AN ALTERNATIVE CALENDAR FOR STUDENT LEARNING)
Washington Elementary School, which is located in southern Fremont, Nebraska, uses an alternative calendar in order to extend learning opportunities to students, lessen 'summer learning loss', and increase achievement. It is a Schoolwide Title I building. Programs that are offered to our 280 students include Title I, Reading Recovery, ELL and Special Education. The staff includes 15 classroom teachers, two special education teachers, two ELL teachers a Literacy Coach and a Reading Recovery/Title I teacher, along with a variety of special area personnel. Mr. Mike Aerni is the current principal.
The school's 'continuous learning calendar' is based on a modified single-track, 45/15 (45 days of school, 15 days break) schedule. Each quarter is approximately 41-42 days in length followed by an intersession break of 10-15 days. Intersession breaks offer optional 'extended learning opportunities' and vacation to our students. Note: 'Extended learning opportunities' are offered for a total of twenty days throughout the year.
Three-hour morning intersession activities are available to approximately 70-80 eligible students in grades one through five. Eligibility is determined by using a triangulation of data process using assessment, classroom performance, and teacher recommendation. Prioritization occurs when more students meet the criteria for eligibility. Registration letters are sent to the parent/s of eligible students. Participation is optional, but if the parent/s register the child, daily attendance is expected. Extended learning opportunities focus on reading, writing, spelling, math skill-building and ELL in a multi-age environment. Certified teachers and instructional para-professionals provide this service.
Lunch is provided during intersession to anyone 18 years old or younger through the Summer Lunch Program and been approved by the Nebraska Department of Education.
Two-hour afternoon intersession activities are available to all students in kindergarten through grade five. Enrollment for the 'high interest, student friendly' activities is not as limited as the morning and could be as high as 200 students or more. Registration letters are sent to the parent/s of all students and participation is voluntary. Participation lists are developed on a 'first come, first served' basis. Groupings for the afternoon activities are by primary grades, intermediate grades, and multi-aged (K-5). Many community organizations and individuals provide high interest, student friendly 'extended learning opportunities' during the afternoon sessions.
Information about intersession attendance numbers and advantages of a continuous learning environment are available. Please contact Mike Aerni, Principal, at (402) 727-3164 or Mike.Aerni@fpsmail.org for additional information about the 'Continuous Learning Calendar', an alternative calendar for student learning.