"School Curriculum"

    The curriculum plan includes a comprehensive program in Reading, Language Arts, and Mathematics.  The students are placed in a multi-age group setting. Children work at their own educational level and pace. Progress is monitored routinely to determine mastery of skills.  We work for a mastery level of performance in our academics. Students are taught to become self-motivated learners.  All students earn rewards for completing daily class work and having appropriate student behavior. 

	The school is following the Florida Sunshine State Standards: Multi-age levels - First thru Second Grade; Third thru Fifth Grade; Sixth thru Eighth Grade and Ninth Grade thru Twelfth Grade state standards.
	We use an eclectic curriculum base to encompass a variety of children and their unique learning styles.
	Our school utilizes SRA programs, Steck-Vaugn programs and AGS programs for math and reading instruction.
	Students learn age appropriate "Study Skills."
	Concentration on Reading, Language Arts, Mathematics and Life Skills
	Organizational and Study Skills Training
	Self-Esteem and Social Skills Training
	High school students receive vocational skills training & practical work experiences.
	All students receive  life skills training

Assessment                                                                              

    The school utilizes the Brigance Comprehensive Inventory of Basic Skills. We find BCIBS-R to be a valuable resource for our school programs which emphasize individualized instruction and academic levels. The Brigance assessment is very beneficial in creating a personalized education plan. The BCIBS-R is used as a baseline and to monitor students progress.

The Brigance assessment also helps in identifying:

	What skills the student has mastered
	What skills the student has not mastered
	Specific and appropriate instructional objectives for the student
	Strengths and weaknesses in academic areas

	Record keeping and a tracking system that is efficient, ongoing and specific
	A standardized testing instrument when needed

            IOWA Testing:                 

    Spring Gate School administers the IOWA Test of Basic Skills. It is an assessment, which includes, but is not limited to, math computation, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and grammar skills.  The IOWA Test measures the skills and achievement of students in Reading, Language Arts, Mathematics, Social Studies, and Science. The standardized test is given yearly in the spring. Reports are sent to all parents, with a  brief explanation of the testing results. The Iowa Test of Basic Skills is given for several reasons:

            A.) It gives us information on specific academic skills to assist on remediation of deficit areas.

            B.) The staff is able to compare national and standardized test scores with our students scores.

            C.) It assists us in being in compliance with our state accrediting agency (AISF) and the McKay Scholarship and Florida Pride Programs of Florida.

Spring Gate School

6515 West Sunrise Blvd.

Plantation, FL 33313

Phone #:(954) 316-7330 / Fax #:(954) 316-7332