2016-17 Program Grants
Six to Six Interdistrict Magnet School
The Six to Six Interdistrict Magnet School received two program grants focused around increasing the capacity of students to learn in and out of the classroom. One of the grants was used to provide a leveled literacy system for Grades 4-8. The text set, which is comprised of nonfiction and fiction, will be used for small group reading activities. The school’s second grant was used to purchase Google ChromeBooks and a Lock’n’Charge cart to store them in to give all students greater access to technology.
The Regional Center for the Arts (RCA)
The Regional Center for the Arts (RCA) used its grant to host Nilaja Sun, a renowned theater artist, as an Artist in Residence for two months to work with students in the drama program. The school also hosted a dance troupe from Ghana. Click to see video of the visit.
The Preschool-Primary Learning Center (PLC)
The Preschool-Primary Learning Center (PLC) purchased a 3D printer for developing props that will aid students in developing their storytelling skills. PLC is a division of the special education program and primarily serves students with severe learning disabilities along the autism spectrum.
The Therapeutic Day Program (TDP)
The Therapeutic Day Program (TDP) received a grant that enabled the purchase Fit Bit Flexes to be used by students to monitor their activity levels and to motivate healthy living habits. Another grant helped start a mascot program, including Bear Andy's costume, that engages students in the school experience. TDP is a special education program and serves students from all grade levels who need a smaller learning environment to experience academic and social success.
The Six to Six Interdistrict Magnet School received two program grants focused around increasing the capacity of students to learn in and out of the classroom. One of the grants was used to provide a leveled literacy system for Grades 4-8. The text set, which is comprised of nonfiction and fiction, will be used for small group reading activities. The school’s second grant was used to purchase Google ChromeBooks and a Lock’n’Charge cart to store them in to give all students greater access to technology.
The Regional Center for the Arts (RCA)
The Regional Center for the Arts (RCA) used its grant to host Nilaja Sun, a renowned theater artist, as an Artist in Residence for two months to work with students in the drama program. The school also hosted a dance troupe from Ghana. Click to see video of the visit.
The Preschool-Primary Learning Center (PLC)
The Preschool-Primary Learning Center (PLC) purchased a 3D printer for developing props that will aid students in developing their storytelling skills. PLC is a division of the special education program and primarily serves students with severe learning disabilities along the autism spectrum.
The Therapeutic Day Program (TDP)
The Therapeutic Day Program (TDP) received a grant that enabled the purchase Fit Bit Flexes to be used by students to monitor their activity levels and to motivate healthy living habits. Another grant helped start a mascot program, including Bear Andy's costume, that engages students in the school experience. TDP is a special education program and serves students from all grade levels who need a smaller learning environment to experience academic and social success.
