- Bethune
- 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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Teaching the Whole Child
We offer electives such as music, STEM lab training, and physical education. Each grade band is given at least 3 hours a week in each elective, ensuring a well rounded school week of learning.
Physical Education
Mr. Sutgrey leads our Phys Ed classes and teaches students life skills like Dodgeball, Football and Basketball drills that encourage agility and stamina- and so much more.
Music
Ms. Markita Moore facilitates an amazing music program in school that extends students to opportunities outside of school as well. She recently won a Detroit to Brazil and Back: Afro-Brazilian Beats and Percussion grant from Give A Note Foundation's 2019 Music Education Innovator Award! Well deserved!
S.T.E.M.
Ms. White leads the Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics elective at school that introduces students to theories in building and supporting the built world around us- from bridges, circuits and games.