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SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES (IK-4) GENERAL ASSESSMENTF O THE QUALITY OF THE PROGRAM In the early years, stress is placed upon: In the Massachusetts Educational Assessment 1. Social awareness and social adjustment within Program (M.E.A.P.), testing done in Grades 4 and 8 in the framework of the family, school and the social studies in April 1990, Mashpee students scored community. P equal to or above the state average. In the California Tests of Basic Skills (C.T.B.S.) given to grades 2-8 in 2. Community awareness through the use of March 1990, the results in social studies are as follows: discussion, maps, pictures, field trips, and Grades 8, 59%n; Grade 7, 54%; Grade 6 53 • Grade 5 speakers. 57%; Grade 4, 53%; Grade 3, 57%; Grade 2 70%. 3. The development ofgeographic skills through LONG RANGE NEEDS the practical use of maps and globes. 1. To continue our efforts in developing a 4. The geographical study of cultures and customs comprehensive curriculum for the teaching of of people throughout the community. Mashpee and Cape Cod history. 5. The influence of geographic factors on the 2. To continue torovide equality education in all P q y historical development of a nation and cultural disciplines of social studies in the face of rising diversity within the global spectrum. enrollments and tighter budgetary constraints. *6. Fostering in each student a sense of individual 3. To increase the audio-visual social studies worth and value to society. library at the elementary level. *7. Recognition of student responsibilities and 4. To continue to make improvements, additions obligations and the importance of good and deletions to the curriculum where necessary citizenship. and feasible. *It is assumed that these objectives are stressed in 5. To take meaningful field trips that fit the all disciplines and not just social studies curriculum at all grade levels. exclusively. 6. To increase the use of computer software for In the middle grades, emphasis is placed upon: students and teachers to enhance the current curriculum. 1. A demonstration that history is a continuous and interrelated process. 7. To establish and maintain a working professional library for social studies teachers 2. An understanding of government, political and other interested persons. processes, and decision making. 3. Continuation of map and globe skills. and a SPECIAL EDUCATION working knowledge of world and U.S. Program Profile geography. Special Education is that area of education which 4. The acquisition of research skills and the provides for special needs students within or outside the formulation of good study habits, note,taking Mashpee Public School System. skills, and the ability of making sound judgments. The purpose of special education is to provide flexible and uniform special education program opportunities for TEACHING STAFF all special needs children requiring special services. The special needs child is one who is experiencing difficulties Elementary Middle in the learning process.The difficulties may be caused by intelligence, sensory, emotional or physical factors; All 6 cerebral dysfunctions;perceptual factors or other specific