Pelican Elementary is committed to student learning in a child-centered environment with an emphasis on positive reinforcement.  The school features a strong academic focus, stressing problem-solving for lifelong learning.  The curriculum is driven by the Sunshine State Standards and the goals outlined in our Academic School Improvement Plan as determined each fall by our SAC committee.

     A primary focus of the school is student success in reading.  Students enjoy learning through such programs as Accelerated Reader, Writing Road to Reading, Literature Classics, as well as the traditional reading program.  The reading emphasis begins in kindergarten with a variety of language development activities and continues through all grades as a strong foundation and a love for reading is established.

     Writing Road to Reading uses a multi-sensory approach to teaching explicit phonics in grades K-2.  Students learn 70 phonograms then apply them in spelling and reading.  They also learn the "rules" of the English language.  Success in WRTR has a direct, positive influence on a student's reading ability.

     A second focus is math, where all students learn facts and divergent thinking.  Often students can be seen solving complex problems, developing projects, working cooperatively and using extensive technology resources.

     Another important focus is writing.  Pelican has implemented a comprehensive program, beginning in kindergarten, with defined writing skill expectations for each grade level.  Students learn the writing process as they develop their narrative and expository writings.  Fifth grade also begins to learn persuasive writing.

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