Educational Based Programs and Curriculum

The instructional program at Patrick Henry Elementary School is organized in broad areas, including: language arts, social studies, mathematics, science, host nation, culture, art music, physical education, health, and safety. Instruction in the primary grades is often organized around thematic units, which integrate various curricular areas. Provision is made for consistent teaching of work and study skills. The curriculum is organized so children of varying abilities and interests can work together in groups with each child engaged in tasks on his/her own instructional level.

Curriculum Guides

DoDEA Curriculum Guides: Guides for subject area curriculum standards for each grade level are available for from the DoDEA web page.

Information for Selected Grade Levels: Please click on the links below to find out information about the listed grade levels:
 Kindergarten
 First Grade
 Second Grade
 Third Grade
 Fourth Grade
 Fifth Grade
 Multiage

Art / Music / PE / Host Nation

Specials: Students receive regularly scheduled instruction from educators specifically trained in the areas of Art, Music, Physical Education, and Host Nation.

Host Nation: This is also referred to as Foreign Language / Intercultural Education. The teacher provides regularly scheduled instruction in basic German language and culture. The goal of the course is that children should learn to use words and phrases in German. They also learn about German history, economy, government, folk customs, sports, foods, and crafts.

Art: Please click on the following link to find out more about the skills being developed in Art at Patrick Henry Elementary School: Art at PHES

German Language Immersion

Program Description: For the school year 2004-05, Patrick Henry Elementary School will continue to provide a first and second grade partial German Language Immersion class. One half of the instruction day is conducted in English in the content areas of reading, language arts, and the the specials. The other half of the day is conducted in German in the content areas of mathematics, social studies, science and health.

Purpose: The purpose of the Language Immersion Program is to introduce a new language to non-speakers of the German Language. It is not intended to maintain a foreign language in which the child is already proficient.

Enrollment: This is a two-year program and requires that the sponsor have a DEROS of at least two year remaining. Students diagnosed with auditory processing difficulties may need additional screening before consideration can be given. Students enrolled in speech, or having a language impairment, are generally not recommended for the program. Applications are available in the office or on the Forms page.

Selection: Eligible students for the first year of Germany Immersion are selected at random by a panel. For entry into the second year of German Immersion, only students who have had some German language experience will be considered.

Addtional Information about the German Language Immersion Class can be found at the following Link: German Immersion

Multi-age Instructional Program

Program Description: Multi-age classrooms allow students in two grades to be grouped together. PHES offers Multi-age classes for grades 2, 3, 4 and 5. Click on this link to find out more about the multiage program: PHES Multiage Program

Purpose: Research has shown that multi-age classrooms have numerous aspects which benefit children. Students have the opportunity to stay with the same teacher for multiple years and are evaluated based on their own continuum of learning. The boys and girls have numerous opportunities to become autonomous and self-directed learners.

Enrollment: Parents must complete an application form and have a DEROS date of at least two years from the time of application. Applications are available from the main office or registrar.

Selection: Applications are screened by the multi-age teachers and administration to ensure a balance for each class.

Standardized Testing

TerraNova Test: The Terra Nova is national norm-reference test of basic skills which is administered to students in grades 3-12. The test is normally given in the Spring and results are provided to parents at the end of the school year.

Scholastic Reading Inventory: The Scholastic Reading Assesment (SRI) test is given on the computer for students in grades 1-5. It is primarily a reading comprehension exam and the results are given in terms of a lexille score. The score allows students to choose reading selections which closely match the skills of the student.

Sure Start

The application for the Sure Start program is now available on our website. Read more about the Sure Start program and the application by Clicking here clicking here