Academic Enrichment Program Philosophy
Our vision as a school community is to inspire students and promote personal success. The Fayetteville-Manlius Academic Enrichment Program strives to extend, enhance, and enrich curriculum for all students in grades two through four and provide an elective opportunity for the grade eight centered on personalized learning. The program differentiates curriculum and instruction for all students and strengthens critical-thinking and research skills. Collaboration among all faculty members regarding instructional design and delivery are key features and essential to the program.
Program Goals
- Provide an opportunity for personalized learning.
- Enhance the education of students by promoting goal setting, innovative thinking, communication and mindfulness.
- Develop critical-thinking, collaboration and problem solving skills.
- Consult with teachers to meet the educational needs of their students.
- Inspire students to seek information and become global citizens.
student participation
There are two components to the Academic Enrichment Program:
The first component of the program involves all students in grades 2-4 participating in curricular enhancements that enrich and extend the existing grade level goals.
Highlights
- Co-taught experiences that enhance engineering and design
- Opportunities for collaboration and problem solving
- Presentations from experts
- Extensions to the existing curriculum with highly motivating topics
- A culminating field trip, highlighting local ties to key social studies concepts
- Increased community connection
The second component of the program involves more personalized learning for students working in small groups. Student participation in these experiences is fluid and flexible adapting to changing student needs, unit instructional focus, and classroom demands.
Considerations
- Teacher observations
- Student achievement data and grades
- New York State assessments
- Classroom formative and summative assessments
- Teacher recommendations
Parents are notified at the start of the enrichment unit. The enrichment teacher sends a report that provides an overview of the topic(s) studied and a summary of their child’s performance at the end of the program.
Academic Enrichment Program FAQs
Does Fayetteville-Manlius offer a Gifted and Talented Program?
No. The district focus is on differentiated instruction and personalized learning. The enrichment program and Capstone Immersion course are some of the many ways we support project-based personalized learning while strengthening critical thinking and research skills.
Does Fayetteville-Manlius advance students by grade levels or subject areas?
Because of the district-wide implementation of differentiated instruction – the practice of tailoring instruction to meet the students’ needs – the district does not accelerate students in grades K-7, either in a single academic subject or an entire grade level.
Options for acceleration begin in eighth grade with high school credit-bearing courses.
Course offerings are outlined in the middle school course brochures.
Academics Links
Academic Enrichment Program
District Office
8199 E. Seneca Turnpike
Manlius, NY 13104
Phone: (315) 692-1202
Asst. Superintendent for Curriculum: Kathryn Daughton, Ed.D.
Eagle hill Middle School
4645 Enders Road
Manlius, NY 13104
Phone: (315) 692-1400
Principal: Karen A. Liparulo, Ed. D.
Capstone Immersion Teacher: Kelly Crisafulli
Wellwood Middle School
700 S. Manlius Street
Fayetteville, NY 13066
Phone: (315) 692-1300
Principal: Trisha Fogarty
Capstone Immersion Teacher: Kelly Crisafulli
Enders Road Elementary School
4725 Enders Road
Manlius, NY 13104
Phone: (315) 692-1500
Principal: Dustin Verga
Enrichment Teacher: Karen Gugino
Fayetteville Elementary School
704 S. Manlius Street
Fayetteville, NY 13066
Phone: (315) 692-1600
Principal: Alexis Thorpe
Enrichment Teacher: Karen Gugino
Mott Road Elementary School
7173 Mott Road
Fayetteville, NY 13066
Phone: (315) 692-1700
Principal: Lisa Geraci-Civiletto
Enrichment Teacher: Karen Gugino
Questions? Concerns?
Let’s Talk is a web-based, two-way communications tool that allows anyone to share concerns or questions with district administrators at any time.