Camp Carmel

1. Camp Carmel Carmel Elementary 2012-2013

2. About the Teachers Mrs. Bussey- Bussey’s Bayou Mrs. Campbell- Campbell’s Canyon Ms. Castleberry-Castleberry’s Cove Mrs. Surratt-Surratt’s Safari Mrs. Williams-Williams’ Wilderness

3. Camp Carmel is the Early Intervention Program (EIP). This is a program for students that are struggling in Reading and/or Math. The program is designed to bring students up to grade level. EIP classes have 7-9 students. What is Camp Carmel?

4. Students were selected based on their performance on last year’s CRCT test (4th & 5th graders only) or their performance on the school wide universal screening. Every student in the school was assessed. How was my child selected for Camp Carmel?

5. Students come to the Camp Carmel teacher’s classroom during a portion of their Science or Social Studies time. They are with their EIP teacher for approximately 30 minutes each day for Reading and 30 minutes each day for Math. Some students come for both subjects and some just come for one subject. When does my child attend Camp Carmel?

6. Your child will not receive a grade for Science and/or Social Studies. However, they will still be in the classroom for a portion of these classes so they will continue to learn the content without the added stress of tests and grades in this subject. What about their grades in Science and Social Studies?

7. Why don’t they come during Reading or Math? We want them to have extra instruction in their area of difficulty. This way they get “double-dipped.” This allows them the best opportunity to catch up.

8. We preview and review content covered in their regular classroom. We use lots of hands-on activities, games, and specialized programs to engage your child in the learning process. We keep in close contact with your child’s homeroom teacher. What does my child do while at Camp Carmel?

9. No, we don’t give grades-just extra help! Camp Carmel is similar to tutoring. Due to the small class size, we are able to teach your child where they are and not just where they should be. Does my child receive a grade for Camp Carmel?

10. We monitor the students’ progress every three to four weeks. We set goals for each student and we track their progress. When you have a conference with your child’s homeroom teacher, they will tell you more about this. If you don’t give grades, how do you know if my child is making progress?

11. Some students will stay in all year and some will come out sooner. We will monitor their progress and we will recommend that they discontinue EIP when we feel they are ready to succeed without the additional help. Will my child stay in EIP all year?

12. Kindergarten Reading-Mrs. Campbell Kindergarten Math- Mrs. Bussey, Ms. Castleberry, Mrs. Campbell, or Mrs. Surratt 1st Grade Reading-Mrs. Williams 1st Grade Math-Mrs. Bussey or Mrs. Castleberry 2nd Grade Reading-Mrs. Campbell, Mrs. Surratt, or Mrs. Williams 2nd Grade Math- Mrs. Bussey, Ms. Castleberry, or Mrs. Williams 3rd Grade Reading-Mrs.Bussey or Mrs. Williams 3rd Grade Math-Mrs. Campbell or Mrs. Surratt 4th Grade Reading-Mrs. Bussey 4th Grade Math- Mrs. Bussey, Mrs. Campbell, Ms. Castleberry, or Mrs. Surratt 5th Grade Reading-Mrs. Campbell 5th Grade Math-Mrs. Bussey or Mrs. Williams Who teaches my child for Camp Carmel?

13. Volunteer in our Classroom! There are many volunteer opportunities for Camp Carmel. Please make certain that you sign in so that we will know that you were here. If you are able to volunteer at home or at school, please note that on the sign in sheet. We are always in need of the following items: Treasure box items Candy Kleenex Pencils Disinfecting Wipes…

14. Thank You... Thank you for coming to the EIP informational meeting! We look forward to working with your child this year. It is going to be a wonderful year filled with exciting learning activities!