Academics
Bay View provides a rigorous start to a successful academic career. We work to instill a love of learning and an understanding of the rewards of hard work, to produce leaders in Math, Language Arts, Science and critical thinking.
Our Approach
Our primary goal for your child is academic success. Regardless of language or learning style, your child will be challenged with rigorous curriculum. We offer differentiated lessons for all ability levels and small group instruction for literacy and math to ensure academic growth.
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a Comprehensive Mathematics Program that goes beyond computation to focus on problem solving.
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Differentiated reading instruction in grades 1 - 5
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hands-on classroom science instruction, supplemented by a school-wide Life Lab science and nutrition program, taught in our beautiful campus garden.
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Multi-media art instruction taught by credentialed art teachers, in addition to art created in the classroom.
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weekly vocal and instrumental music instruction for fourth and fifth graders.
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Physical Education lessons that emphasize individual skill development as well as teamwork and cooperation.
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a spacious Library Media Center, staffed by a credentialed Teacher Librarian, boasting a collection of over 22,000 books, with rich instruction, STEAM-based activities, and is used during the school day by students, and after school by children and their families.
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English Language Development; English Learners receive daily English Language Development lessons.
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a Language Arts Program that integrates oral language, reading, writing, and social studies instruction.
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a Recess Coach who provides active engagement and play opportunities for all students during break times.
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Two program choices for early literacy: English Focused classes, where all children first learn to read in English, and our Puentes program, in which our Spanish speaking children develop literacy skills in their native language.