Programs

Pre-Kindergarten
The Pre-Kindergarten Program is for three and four year old children. It is designed to prepare children socially, physically, emotionally and academically for elementary school. For more information call the school office at (502) 485-8300.
 

At Middletown Elementary, students are grouped for a purpose. Primary students develop skills in reading and writing and in critical thinking and problem solving, while creating self-esteem and positive attitudes toward learning. There is an emphasis on the basic skills necessary for students to become successful, lifelong learners. During the final year of the Primary Program, students may be screened for the Advance Program.

Every six weeks, parents receive progress/interim reports that include brief descriptions of how the student is doing in a number of key areas. Those reports reflect how well students are mastering skills and concepts based on their writing, teacher observation, classroom activities and other tasks.

Extended School Services (ESS)
The Extended School Services (ESS) Program serves students who are struggling in school and who may fall behind their peers. This program provides additional instructional time for students to meet the core content requirements.

Students are selected for ESS based on test criteria and teacher recommendation. This program is offered during school at no cost to the family.
 

Exceptional Child Education (ECE)
In the belief that all students can achieve at high levels and are entitled to quality programs that address individual needs, Middletown Elementary offers an array of services for students who qualify for specially designed instruction. More>>
 

Advanced Program
On February 28, 2005, the JCPS school board voted to make Middletown Elementary School an official Advanced Program school.  Students take the AP test in 3rd, 4th and 5th grades. AP curriculum is accelerated , usually a grade level higher than other classes.  Students continue from elementary AP programs to middle school and beyond.  Click here for more information.
 

Technology Program
Middletown Elementary was awarded a JCPSNet Project Grant which provided the school with network drops, making it possible for workstations throughout the school to serve as access points for electronic mail (e-mail) and the Internet. Middletown Elementary is on a system-wide school network as well as on the Internet. A proxy server is used to filter inappropriate sites. All students need a signed parent permission form on file to be able to use the Internet for instructional purposes. It is very important that each student has a permission form in order to fully implement the Internet into our instructional program.

Middletown has a computer lab equipped with 32 state of the art computers, with a full-time certified teacher who provides instruction to all students. Each classroom has between four and six computers.  Middletown's student to computer ratio is better than the 5:1 ratio required by the state.  All students from pre-K to 5th grade receive instruction in the lab at least once a week.  Basic keyboarding, database, spreadsheet, and word processing are some of the skills our students are expected to learn. All students in grades three or five are assessed alternately every two years.  The assessment is rigorous and includes keyboarding, word processing, database, spreadsheet, slide show, and telecommunications sections.

Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP)
STLP is a state sponsored program which promotes student leadership and service through technology. 

Library
The Middletown Elementary Library provides stimulating activities and opportunities that motivate students to read and conduct research to increase their understanding. The content focus is continually changed to provide an interesting range of topics for every student. The lessons extend the classroom core content with the use of reference materials in the library.
 

Music, Movement & Drama
Each week at Middletown children are provided opportunities to engage in lots of singing, instrument playing, movement and creative expression. Students learn about the basic elements of music, movement and drama and are provided opportunities to explore their creativity within the rich cultural diversity of these areas.

Fifth grade students have the opportunity to take band and orchestra.

Practical Living/Physical Education (P.E.)
Middletown’s P.E. curriculum is an activity-based program of study that supports the Practical Living Academic Expectations set forth by the state. Practical Living includes instruction in health, P.E., consumer sciences and vocational studies. The Academic Expectations addresses the development of health and fitness habits and behaviors, consumer and resource management, and other concepts that support student growth, development, and achievement.

Visual Arts
The study of visual arts contributes to historical and multicultural understandings. Instruction in the arts and their infusion into an interdisciplinary curriculum provides students with several avenues for imagination, creative expression, communication, problem solving and nonverbal expressions.
 

Curriculum
All subject areas are taught following the Kentucky Core Acedemic Standards.

• Reading – Middletown is involved in the district’s Five-Block Literacy Initiative. Each day students receive instruction in guided reading, self-selected reading, writing, word work and community/conversation – shared reading. The adopted reading text is the Rigby series, which combines fiction and nonfiction material to provide children with a well-rounded, researched-based model for reading instruction.
• Mathematics – Investigations 2 is the mathematic program used at Middletown Elementary School.  Investigations 2 incorporates hands-on learning/problem-solving and traditional computation.
• Social Studies – The series used is from the McGraw-Hill Company. Projects are designed to promote the love of history and community. Community resources support social studies learning.
• Science – Science modules and the Harcourt/Brace text combine to provide students inquiry-based science instruction. Each year the PTA sponsors a Science Fair for all grade levels.