complete the required financial aid form. Financial aid workshop information is available from school guidance counselors. Middle Schools Students in sixth, seventh and eighth grades attend middle schools which encourage cooperation rather than competition. Teachers work as teams to foster students ‘success. All middle school students are required to take physical education and health. As well, all students study English, reading, math, science, and social studies. Additionally, students will have the opportunity to study either art, music, band, chorus or orchestra. Family and consumer science, technology education, exploratory foreign language, and computer are available courses of study, as well. Advanced students may take math and world language courses during middle school while earning high school credit. Pre-Kindergarten Pre-Kindergarten (Pre-K) is available in all elementary schools that house primary grades. Pre- Kindergarten is a program for children four years of age on or before September 1st of the year in which they apply for entrance and provides experiences that help them develop intellectually, personally, socially, and in psychomotor skills. Registration criteria includes a birth certificate, an immunization record, proof of residency, proof of custody (if applicable), and a Social Security card, and proof of income for adults living with the child. This program builds a strong foundation for success in the primary grades. All classes offer a full day program for Pre-Kindergarten students. Only families living in the attendance areas for Pemberton and Beaver Run may attend their full day programs due to special grant requirements under the Judy Hoyer Center Grant. Special Education A full continuum of special education services are provided to children from birth to age 21 in accord with federal and state laws. Services include diagnostic evaluation, instruction, and related therapies as appropriate. All services are free and provided ONLY with the informed consent of the parents. Specific programs include infants/toddlers (ages birth through 2), pre-school (ages 3 to 5), and instruction (Grades K-12). Related services may include audiology, counseling, interpreting, occupational therapy, orientation/mobility, physical therapy, psychological services, speech and language therapy, and translation as appropriate.
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