(Deming) – The Deming Public School district is offering an extended school year, funded with $850,000 from the New Mexico legislature.
The program is designed to give students in kindergarten through third grade 25 additional days of instruction in English, math, science, social studies and computer skills.
School Superintendent Harvielee Moore said students participating in the program have access to certified teachers who are able to teach smaller groups than in the typical school year.
She added that the program is a major effort by staff and participating families to raise test scores across the board.
The K-3 Plus program also gives students a full day at school with access to health care, transportation, and breakfast and lunch.
Although the program began in mid-June, registration is still open and school officials strongly encourage parents to visit their child’s elementary school to begin participation.
There is a similar project underway at Chaparral and Memorial elementaries where 20 first grade students at each school have been selected to participate in a Utah State University program called Smart Start K-3 Plus.
The program will give participating students an additional 100 days of instruction over four years and will measure the return-on-investment of the K-3 Plus model.
Deming was one of seven districts in New Mexico selected for the study.
The program is designed to give students in kindergarten through third grade 25 additional days of instruction in English, math, science, social studies and computer skills.
School Superintendent Harvielee Moore said students participating in the program have access to certified teachers who are able to teach smaller groups than in the typical school year.
She added that the program is a major effort by staff and participating families to raise test scores across the board.
The K-3 Plus program also gives students a full day at school with access to health care, transportation, and breakfast and lunch.
Although the program began in mid-June, registration is still open and school officials strongly encourage parents to visit their child’s elementary school to begin participation.
There is a similar project underway at Chaparral and Memorial elementaries where 20 first grade students at each school have been selected to participate in a Utah State University program called Smart Start K-3 Plus.
The program will give participating students an additional 100 days of instruction over four years and will measure the return-on-investment of the K-3 Plus model.
Deming was one of seven districts in New Mexico selected for the study.
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