Dike Elementary

Curriculum

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Dike Elementary offers a complete curriculum for Pre-school (3 and 4 year olds) through 6th grade.

Our district standards and benchmarks have been articulated PK-12. They may be viewed by clicking on the web link at the bottom of the page.

We offer a core curriculum that includes the following:

Language Arts (Reading, Writing, Listening, and Speaking), Mathematics, Science, Social Studies and Health. Our music program includes vocal, recorder, orf and instrumental instruction. Art and Physical Education are also offered along with Character Edcuation and guidance.

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PROGRAMS THAT ENHANCE OUR READING CURRICULUM

Our reading program is supported by the use of the Accelerated Reading program in grades 1-6.
Students are placed in appropriate reading ranges through the use of the STAR program.
Early literacy is monitored through the DIBELS (Dynamic Indicators of Basic Early Literacy Skills) program.
Early interventions for at risk students are implemented.
Title I reading is available for reading interventions

Dike-New Hartford Standards and Benchmarks

To view our curriculum in more detail you make click on the link below and it will take to our Standards and Benchmarks as listed on our web site.

www.dikenh.k12.ia.us

If you have any questions or would like further information regarding our curriculum please give Tom Textor a call (319-989-2487)or send an e-mail textort@dikenh.k12.ia.us.