Special Subject Areas

Quest

Each elementary school within the Mead School District has support resources to meet the needs of highly capable students. This assistance is available through the assignment of one part-time certificated teacher serving as the Learning Facilitator. The Learning Facilitator's duties include planning building-wide enrichment offerings such as clubs, field trips, and assemblies, modifying performance tasks for specific units of study, facilitating Type III Investigations in Grades 4-6 and developing and maintaining a comprehensive assessment/record keeping systems. The Learning Facilitator works with teachers and directly serves students with a strong focus on essential learnings and academics.

LAP

The LAP (Learning Assistance Program) is a state-funded program which provides specialized academic assistance for students (grades 2-6) who are having academic problems in the regular classroom. Students qualify based on their academic performance.

Music

Our full time music specialist provides instruction to students in kindergarten through sixth grade during regularly scheduled class times. Families are invited to attend our music programs held throughout the school year.

Before School Music Programs
Before school music activities are available for grades 4-6 and take place at various school locations in the district. Parents must provide transportation to the location of the activity. The students are bussed back to their home school after the music activity. There is no cost to students for the music instruction, but if an instrument is required, parents are responsible for providing it. For more information, please contact the district office at 465-6000.

Physical Education

Physical Education is a required part of the curriculum unless your child has a doctor's excuse. Wearing appropriate clothing and shoes on P.E. days and for after school sports will make it possible for your child to participate fully in P.E. activities.

Social Work Services

Special Education

The Resource Room staff provides specialized assistance for children in grades kindergarten through sixth who have been formally identified as having a specific learning difficulty. To be eligible, students must be referred, tested, and qualified based on current Washington State Law.