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  he Lower School includes children with diagnosed learning differences, kindergarten through grade 6. Classes are typically comprised of 8-10 students, grouped by age and academic ability. Teaching techniques are constantly monitored and adapted to find the most effective approach to each child's individual learning style and pace. The self-esteem of each student is nurtured and encouraged in both individual and group situations.
 With renewed self confidence, the Briarwood student takes on increasingly challenging tasks. A structured, academic environment and well-trained staff are elements which make success a reality.
Programs
Right Choice Awards
Each month, students in Lower School have the opportunity to earn Right Choice Awards. Teachers and administrators look for individual students and entire classes who demonstrate:
- Respect
- Trustworthiness
- Responsibility
- Fairness
- Caring
- Helpful behavior
- Good citizenship
Curriculum
- Reading
- Emphasis on decoding
- Utilize as needed the following methods:
- Basal Reader
- Alphabetic Phonics
- Computerized Reading Programs
- Math
- Number concepts
- Computerized Math Program
- Language Arts
- Written Language Production
- Expressive speech
- Use of language structure
- Penmanship
- Science
- Social Studies
- Physical Education
- Art
- Pragmatic Social Skills
- Technology
- Keyboard skills for word processing
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