ACADEMICS
AT TRAVIS:
To prepare our students for the 21st century, attention is paid to learning styles,
multiple intelligence's, personality decision-making styles, and developmentally
appropriate practices in the planning and in the delivery of an integrated, creative, and
problem-solving oriented curriculum. Travis students benefit from interdisciplinary
instruction in units with broad-based themes planned by grade level teams. The whole
language approach is used for instruction in reading, spelling, and writing. |
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The Travis educational team provides a
child-centered environment
through a variety of innovative programs serving a diverse student population.
Teachers foster student confidence in a safe and caring environment as they
prepare children to become the leaders of tomorrow. Staff development activities are
on-going and teacher-generated, creating a community of learners in which all model their
commitment to personal and collegial growth. The school community is united in
maximizing the resources available to families as they become active participants in their
children's education through parent teaching programs, fundraising, and school business
partnerships.
Manipulatives are used for understanding number concepts. A
problem-solving approach to math is taught. Collaborative problem-solving is also
implemented in the Science and Social Studies curriculum. A garden science center enriches
and provides valuable hands on learning. Ancillary Programs Students also benefit
from instruction in Art, Physical Education, Music, Computer Technology and Library.
Students experiment with nature and participate in other outdoor activities in our school
garden. Throughout the year, many Young Audiences programs are planned. Field
Studies Many and varied field studies are enjoyed throughout the year. They culminate in
an end-of-year all-school trip to Challenger Seven Park. This is an opportunity for our
parents, staff and teachers to share their time and talents to create a day of celebrating
learning through various science centers.
VANGUARD PROGRAM:
(For more information on the Vanguard Application process, click here:)
An accelerated and enriched curriculum is provided for students identified as potentially
gifted and talented in intellectual ability, creativity, or leadership. This challenging
and differentiated curriculum is designed to meet the special needs of these students.
Admission into the program is based on superior achievement on standardized achievement
and abilities tests, academic grades and developmental inventories.
The Vanguard curriculum is enriched by specialists in Spanish and
Creative Movement. All students are given the opportunity to participate in creative
problem solving enrichment activities such as Future Problem Solving, Odyssey of the Mind,
Number Sense, Texas Institute for Arts in Education, Writer through Notebooks, and PTA
Reflections contest.
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