Program Philosophy
     The Douglas School  District Mission Statement is as follows:
    We, the staff, students, and parents of the Douglas School District, will provide a safe and orderly learning environment.  Individual developmental levels will be recognized and challenged.  Together, we will encourage individual uniqueness directed toward responsible behavior and lifelong learning.

     In following this philosophy, each child in room 18 will be respected for their own unique abilities and talents.  The students will be challenged according to their own levels and will have high expectations set for them in the areas of academics and behaviors.  The students will be provided with a place where they can take learning risks without fear of failure.  They will be appreciated for all efforts they put forth.  In Room 18  we learn from our mistakes and learn to try again if it doesn’t work the first time.       

     The students of Room 18 learn to make choices depending on their needs.  Time is provided for discovery of new tasks, using a variety of methods from concrete levels to the more abstract levels. Children learn through a variety of approaches.  I try to provide for each different learning style be it visual (seeing), kinesthetic (hands on), or auditory (hearing).  These three approaches to teaching help reinforce concepts using each childs strengths.

     You as a parent know your child better than anyone else.  I look forward to working with you to give your child the best start possible.  When we work as a team your child will see how important education is to you and that in turn will make it important to your child.

      Our full day Kindergarten program is  a long day for your child.  For this reason I need parent cooperation in having students come to class prepared to learn.  To make learning easier for children they will need to have their basic needs met.  These needs include a good night’s sleep, a full stomach,and a hug to start the day.