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Gifted
and Talented Education (GATE) |
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GATE cluster classes are
offered to students in Grades 3 to 5. Differentiated instruction
which includes enrichment in Language, Math, and Science is the
focus in Grades 3 and 4, while Grade 5 focuses on Language,
Arts, and Social Studies. Students also engage in special
activities and events provided by district and site GATE funds.
Private testing for identifying students in the GATE Program is
no longer accepted. Testing dates at Sandburg will be announced
in future parent newsletters. |
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School
Band and Orchestra |
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Instrumental music is offered as an elective academic subject to
students in the fourth and fifth grades. Students are taught to
play an instrument, to read music, and to understand basic music
theory. Instruction is offered on flute, clarinet, saxophone,
trumpet, trombone, violin, viola and cello.
It is the responsibility of the families to acquire an
instrument. Students receive two group lessons per week
throughout the year. The
students also meet as a full band or orchestra once a week and present
winter concert, spring concert, and culminating the year with
a “Concert on the Green.”
Some of Sandburg
music students audition, get accepted and participate in honor
bands. Sandburg has the best music program in the school
district.
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Art Program |
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The Sandburg Art program provides
the opportunity and encouragement for students to develop
artistic knowledge and skills, and art appreciation while
continuing a strong basic skills instructional program. Students
are exposed to a formal art program, which includes the learning
of many different art mediums, and art history and appreciation. |
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Computer
Educational Program |
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The Sandburg Computer Educational
Program consists of goals and objectives which support the
school district’s computer educational plan. Computer
education activities occur in individual classrooms
utilizing the iBook mobile computer labs. The major goals of
the program are:
Computer Literacy - All students will demonstrate an
understanding of the operation, capabilities, and implications
of computer technology. Students will have
experience using databases, word processing programs, and
computer illustrations.
Application of computer technology to all curriculum areas
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students will learn to apply computer technology and existing
software to supplement instruction in such curriculum areas as
language arts, mathematics, social studies, and science. |
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Student
Council |
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The Sandburg Student Council is a student organization that
provides opportunities for 3rd, 4th and 5th graders to
actively participate in student government. Officers are elected
by the students. The following positions are held by student
body members.
• 3rd Grade: Assistant Fire Marshall; one representative, one
alternate for each room
• 4th Grade: Vice President and Fire Marshal; one
representative, one alternate for each room.
• 4th Grade: Vice President, one representative and one
alternate for each classroom.
• 5th Grade: President, Secretary, treasurer; one representative
and one alternate from each classroom.
The Student Council conducts a variety of events and activities
throughout the school year. With input from all Sandburg
students and staff, the Student Council sets a yearly agenda of
activities that promote school spirit, charitable work, and
positive recognition. Fundraisers are conducted to earn monies
to pay for student activities and to support classroom learning. |
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Music Program |
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The Sandburg staff developed a
music program for K-5 students that uses the McMillan Music
Series. The program includes a scope and sequence of music
skills, use of instruments, and presentations of music
assemblies. The district’s instrumental music teachers offer
music instruction for students in Grades 4 and 5. |
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Physical Education |
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Sandburg has a structured P.E.
instructional program. The program includes a K-5 scope and
sequence of physical education skills, and provides both
large and small group instruction for children at all grade
levels. Volunteers work with students in all grade levels of
physical education. They particularly address developing
skills required for the Physical Fitness Program. |
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After
School Program (KLASSIC KIDS) |
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Klassic Kids is a licensed
childcare center on Sandburg campus. Klassic Kids
focuses on younger children, from Kindergarten through Grade
5. Enrichment activities, from arts and music to
science and sports are provided by the trained staff.
Homework assistance is always available. Staff-to-child
ratio is 1 to 10 which exceeds the state-mandated
requirements of 1 to 14. Safety-conscious staff is
certified in first-aid and CPR. Caring, experienced, and
well trained staff provide a creative educational
environment for children. Klassic Kids is a program provided
by
Harmonium. Contact Information:
Dave Orozco
Sandburg #372006110
11230 Avenida Del Gato
San Diego, CA 92126
Phone # 858.695.8170
kksandburg@harmonium-inc.com |
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