LEARNING MODELS
EBRPSS offers several learning models to help students achieve greatness
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These programs are led by one teacher who instructs basic school practices in classroom or virtual settings to achieve mastery of academic learning. In addition, these teachers teach subjects such as math, reading, writing, science and social studies. Traditional schools educate a diverse population, encouraging students to develop respectful attitudes in the classroom and virtual settings.
CHARTER SCHOOLS
Charter schools are designed to offer teachers, parents and staff a school that responds to the community needs of students. The school district engages in proactive relationships and a value-added approach to the schools while respecting their autono8
my and uniqueness. The district monitors financial and academic performance through communication, site visits, and data/document review. As a result, high-quality charter schools lead students to graduate with the knowledge, skills and values necessary to succeed in the community.
MAGNET PROGRAMS
The EBRPSS Magnet Program offers theme-based curricula in grades K-12. The program is designed to provide students with areas of study that focus on science, the performing arts or career education. The unique experiences include STEM, Montessori, foreign language immersion, pre-law, digital arts and technology, visual and performing arts, entrepreneurship, pre-medicine, pre-engineering, coding, robotics, and entertainment technology. Several of
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the magnet programs are deemed as Blue Ribbon schools, which is based on their academic achievements. These schools are also named “School of Excellence” and “School of Distinction.”
GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAMS
Gifted children are labeled for their natural success in academic settings. EBRPSS provides students with classroom settings to fully develop their capabilities, with teachers and professors instructing them on cognitive concepts that encourage students to build on their knowledge base. The Talented Arts Program works with students to identify their visual art, music or theater talents. These programs are intended for students K-12 to promote critical thinking, problem-solving, creativity, and oral and written language skills.
