Computer Lab
The Computer Curriculum is designed to provide language/learning disabled students with the appropriate instruction to build and refine computer skills, as well as improve upon academic skills through the use of various educational software.
Students in the Elementary School levels use technology in a hands-on, exploratory approach to learning. Elementary students are presented with technological problems that are clearly stated so that their individual learning styles are addressed. Software programs reflect personal interests, as well as their academic abilities, in addition to learning proper maintenance and usage of the computer.
Students in the Middle School levels begin to develop strategies for "problem solving" and "designing skills." They pursue questions that emphasize creative and critical thinking, problem solving, decision making and research. Students begin developing and improving their typing and word processing skills through daily practice. Students learn to use resources, such as the internet, to obtain information to write about their subject matter.
Both ES/MS students are challenged with various problem-solving issues such as finding the correct steps to maneuver through the functions of the computer. They are encouraged to develop a sense of responsibility by attempting to solve problems on their own. They are also encouraged to work cooperatively to solve problems. Through the Computer Curriculum, students learn how computer technology is applicable in today's world.
Pre-Vocational Exploratory Shops
The Pre-Vocational Shops are offered to older Middle School students if appropriate. These shops are designed to facilitate the development of basic work behaviors, attitudes, and skills. Students participate in a wide variety of hands-on tasks or project-oriented activities and jobs that often provide a direct service for the school. It is hoped that through participation in these shops, students will learn basic job skills and work habits that can be generalized to any task in which they participate (i.e., classroom performance, real jobs outside of school, chores at home, daily life skills, homework, leisure skills and hobbies). We are NOT providing vocational training in a particular area and therefore your child may be involved in a number of different shops during the school year and through their entire stay at LPS. Specific areas addressed include the following:
- Attendance/Punctuality
- Communication
- Productivity and work quality
- Ability to follow directions
- Organization skills
- Sequencing and task completion
- Ability to take the initiative
- Ability to use tools and equipment safely and effectively
- Ability to work independently and to one-potential
- Working as a team
Art
basic art concepts are taught through a wide variety of projects, intended to capture the students' interest and imagination. Emphasis is placed on introducing students to techniques that will develop their skills when using various media and demonstrating different effects that can be achieved through experimentation. This approach to teaching art, combined with giving students a great deal of encouragement, will help them to discover that they possess abilities to acheive more than they might think possible from their artwork. They are given many opportunities to develop observational skills, in order to acquire a better understanding of people, things and their environment. In addition to drawing and painting, students may create with collage, papier mache, print making, scrap-wood construction, and other available material.
