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Specials
Academically Talented The Academically Talented (AT) Program provides its grades 3rd - 12th student population with services that modify the regular curriculum program. Read more
Art The elementary art program will place emphasis upon the development of the individual as a creative and visually literate person. Through the teaching of Art Criticism, Art History, Aesthetics, and Art Production, the students will gain an appreciation of art, discover how art reflects past and present cultures, and learn art techniques and processes. Art is a necessary part of the development of the elementary child and will be taught by an Art Specialist in a separate art room. Read more
Character Counts
Dual Language Program The Oswego Community Schools' Dual Language Program provides a unique opportunity for students to participate in the regular district curriculum in two languages. This is a program focused on students' academic growth and achievement while being instructed content in two languages. Classrooms are composed of students from two groups, native English speakers and native Spanish speakers. Children participate in academic and social learning opportunities together developing expertise in each others language and culture as they learn the curriculum. During the 2005-06 school year, Oswego Community Schools will have an English-Spanish Dual Language Program at the kindergarten level.
Early Bird
English Language Learning (ELL) Program The English Language Learning (ELL) Program is an opportunity for students whose native language is not English to develop basic interpersonal communicative skills as well as cognitive academic language proficiency in English. Read more
ISP
Music Throughout the district, elementary students receive music instruction by a music specialist in first through fifth grade. Music is taught in 30-minute sessions twice per week. Each grade utilizes different songs and activities to meet the Illinois Learning Standards for the Fine Arts-Music. Students sing and play various classroom instruments including drums, bells and xylophones. At the end of each quarter, your child will receive a grade for music based on their skills and participation effort. Read more
Physical Education Our goal is to provide an orderly and natural development of the understanding of the human body and function. Through knowledge of skills and strategies, dance and creative activities, personal health/fitness plans, participation in group and individual sport activities, students will come to understand their own potential and recognize their own limitations. Our overall aim is to provide participation and allow for the greatest possible development of each individual. Read more
Social Work Services School Social Workers are a vital part of the educational team, working together with educational administrators, teachers, counselors, psychologists, nurses, speech and language pathologists and other staff. Read more
Special Education Programs Oswego Community Schools provides a continuum of Special Education services. Students qualify based on needs that impact students in the academic setting. Read more
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