- Garvey
- Overview
Our Academics & Electives
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We draw upon the expertise of our educators and work together to create models of outstanding achievement in every classroom. Through implementing high-quality instructional materials and transforming the academic culture in our schools, we challenge and inspire our students to thrive in the world. With a wide variety of academics and enrichment opportunities aligned with state standards, we support students in unlocking their potential as they extend their skills and talents beyond the classroom. Our core curriculum includes:
- Bilingual Education - We are committed to English Language Development for students beginning in early childhood by implementing English literacy instructional frameworks that prepare families to become independent readers and writers in English.
- English Language Arts - We are committed to nurturing and developing a strong literacy foundation for all students in the early school years by implementing literacy instructional frameworks that prepare students to become independent readers and writers.
- Math - The mathematics curriculum seeks to ensure mathematical competence and confidence in students in mathematics-rich classroom environments.
- Science - Classroom experiences in science are connected to real-world phenomena and provide opportunities to engage in science and engineering practices through exposure to STEM-related career pathways.
- Social Studies - Students gain the content knowledge, intellectual skills, and core democratic values necessary for fulling their civic duties in a participatory democracy and effectively engaging in our global society.
- World Languages - Students develop effective communication in at least one world language other than English as well as cultural competence to help all our students become better-equipped global citizens.
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Student Achievement
Through a tough curriculum, students are challenged to reach their fullest potential and encouraged to take responsibility for their own learning.
Our curriculum includes Language Arts (EL Education), Mathematics (Eureka Math), Science (Mystery Science), Social Studies.
moDEL Detroit Reading
Supports all K–8 EL Education Lessons including K–2 Foundational Skills
- Learning targets present for students
- Protocols at the forefront of lessons
- Elevates high-yield questions & activities
- Link with information: moDEL Detroit
Mathematics
The mathematics curriculum is fully aligned to state standards—what students are expected to learn and be able to do at the end of each grade level. The Math for K-8 is called Eureka Math and it encourages mathematics-rich classroom environments. The new math promotes rigor, relevance, and relationships in mathematics classrooms. Math Link: MATH K-8 Eureka
Science
- Curriculum aligned to state and national standards
- Data-driven differentiated instruction
- Engaging 3-Dimensional, hands-on, scientific investigations
- Classroom experiences connected to real-world phenomena
- Opportunities to engage in science and engineering practices
- Exposure to STEM-related career pathways
- incorporating Disciplinary Core Ideas, Science and Engineering Practices, and Crosscutting Concepts in each lesson
- All third-grade classes include the LEGO Robotics incorporating the program from LEGO LEAGUE
- Links for Science CurriculumIQWST: Grades 6-8, CREATE for STEM: Grades 4-5 and 6-8, Mystery Science: Grades K-5
Social Studies
Our Social Studies curriculum is aligned with the Michigan State Standards. As called for by the standards in the primary grades, the curriculum begins introducing students to disciplines of social studies such as geography, economics, history, civics, and government through familiar, age-appropriate concepts. Concepts become increasingly more complex as students matriculate. In grades five through eight, our courses emphasize the national geography and history standards. Social Studies Link: Michigan K-8 Content Expectations
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Our Vision is that every K-8 student participate in healthy elective environments that supports academic progress, promotes their physical wellbeing, psychological and social growth. We offer the following electives:
- Art
The art classes develop the foundational understanding and skills in the visual arts. Students practice artistic activities that develop creative strategies, skills, and habits of mind. This work supports design literacy in the language of visual composition and expression.
- Music
The music program provides an opportunity for students to explore, understand and develop an appreciation for our diverse cultural heritage and to provide an aesthetic experience by way of a music for the enrichment of the character and personality of the whole child. Music fundamentals are introduced and those concepts are further developed through the use of increasingly complex materials and techniques.
- Physical Education
Physical Education Curriculum is to develop in students the skills, knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors that promote a healthy level of physical fitness and lead to a commitment to consistent, lifelong participation in physical activity. Physical activities will be performed in an active, supportive, and non-threatening atmosphere where all students, regardless of physical ability, will be challenged to achieve success through a spirit of cooperation, sportsmanship, and respect for one’s self and others.
