Literacy Department Staff
Nancy Kellick
What is Literacy?
The traditional definition of literacy is considered to be the ability to read and write, or the ability to use language to read, write, listen, and speak. Currently, the word refers to reading and writing at a level adequate for communication, or at a level that lets one understand and communicate ideas in a literate society, so as to take part in that society.
What is the Literacy Program?
To achieve grade-level standards, students need basic literacy skills. They need these skills to achieve in English, social studies, science, and math. Without grade-level literacy, they cannot read their textbooks or their tests. Cheyenne Mountain Jr. High’s Literacy Program consist of READING and WRITING support classes that help students achieve grade-level literacy.
Who is Eligible and What are the Programs?
Literacy Lab: Students are eligible to take Literacy Lab if he/she is reading at least two or more grade levels below their current grade. Teacher recommendation AND Placement Tests are required. It is a full-year remedial reading course. Progress monitoring is conducted throughout the year. If a student shows significant progress, he/she will be removed from the class. For more information, or to see if your student qualifies for the Literacy Program, please contact Nancy Kellick by email, by phone 475-6120 x139, or your grade level counselor.
Writing Lab: At this point, teacher recommendation is required to take the Writing Lab. For more information, or to see if your student qualifies for the Writing Lab, please contact your student’s English teacher or your grade level counselor.
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