• P.E.A.K. for Gr. K - 6

      Providing Enrichment and Accelerated Knowledge | Roxbury School District's G&T Programming

       
     

    • Program Overview

      All students in Kindergarten through Grade 6 are exposed to rigorous, age-appropriate S.T.E.A.M. instruction, as well as curricular enrichment and extension that leads to higher level thinking experiences of high interest.  These P.E.A.K. driven lessons and investigations are provided as part of the schedule as grade-level time with the homeroom teachers in each classroom. These lessons occur when the classroom schedule permits, but also are available during grade-level What I Need (WIN) periods (K-4) and LAP (5-6). This period is designed to allow students the opportunity to receive targeted support/instruction and to provide the space for them to be a part of the decision making process as it pertains to their learning. 

       

       

    • FAQs

      How does my child qualify for the program?

      All students in Kindergarten - 6th grade are offered opportunities to participate in the P.E.A.K. program. 

       

      How many kids are in the program?

      All Kindergarten - 6th grade students are offered opportunities to participate in the P.E.A.K. program.

       

      What is STEAM?

      STEM education refers to the areas of science, technology, engineering and mathematics. STEAM education incorporates the “A” for the arts – recognizing that to be successful in technical fields, individuals must also be creative and use critical thinking skills which are best developed through exposure to the arts. Lessons are designed to build critical thinking skills in all content areas. 

       

      Will there be an entry test(s)?

      No, but multiple measures are considered when evaluating every student's curricular progress and experience, including but not limited to:

      IXL Diagnostic Test Scores - Reading and Math (completed three times a year with their classes)

      LinkIt Benchmarks

      Running records (completed in school)

      Classroom grades/performance

      Student interests

       

       

    P.E.A.K. for Gr. 7 - 12

    Providing Enrichment and Accelerated Knowledge | Roxbury School District's G&T Programming

     

    Program Overview


    All students in secondary grades are afforded opportunities to explore high-interest learning opportunities both through accelerated and choice programming.  These opportunities expand as students grow through the grade levels, culminating with the freedom that is afforded through the Senior Option and Independent Study programs at RHS.