Teaching & Learning

The Luxemburg-Casco Teaching and Learning department plays a vital role in ensuring that our educational system meets the needs of ourstudents, teachers, and the community. Additionally, we work to create a comprehensive, well-organized, and effective learning environment that promotes student success.

District

Accountability/School Performance

District and School Report Cards 2024-25

District and school report cards and details can be found on the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction (DPI) website. View the Report Card Guide.

WISEdash

What is in WISEdash? Each year, all Wisconsin public school districts collect information about their students, staff, and courses based on federal and state requirements. These data sets are submitted to the DPI where they are stored and linked in a data warehouse. For guidance on how to use the WISE dash portal and better understand the meaning of the data utilize the following link: Wise dash Help Webpage.

WISEdash allows for an interactive way to select and filter Wisconsin public school data from the 2011-12 school year forward. Data are required to be published by the WDPI, and are redacted to protect student privacy.

If you would like to learn more about assessments and how they are utilized by the school district and state please take a look at A Family Guide to Annual State Tests in Wisconsin. Additionally, there are various types of assessments that play into a strategic system. Below is a series of four short (2-4 minute) videos, that will provide you more information on the purpose of assessment.

What's Assessment All About

Formative Assessment

Interim/Benchmark Assessment

Summative Assessment

Student Performance

The Wisconsin Department of Public Education provides numerous assessment resources for families on specific state assesments that can help you better understand the purpose and meaning of the results.

Guide from the National PTA on assessments

Advanced Learner and Gifted & Talented Program

The Luxemburg Casco School District's Advanced Learner and Gifted and Talented program focuses on providing an enhanced education that is tailored to the unique needs of advanced and gifted learners. The program seeks to empower students to excel in various areas and prepare them for the challenges and opportunities of a globalized world. The program is designed to maintain systematic and fluid educational opportunities that address the needs of advanced and gifted learners (K-12). This allows for growth in intellectual, artistic, creative, leadership, and academic areas. By using both the TOMAG (Test of Mathematical Abilities for Gifted Students) and CogAT (Cognitive Abilities Test), the Luxemburg Casco School District's Gifted and Talented program can obtain a well-rounded view of a student's abilities and growth. These assessments help educators make informed decisions about placement, curriculum differentiation, and the level of support needed for each student, ensuring that their unique needs are met as they progress through the program.

Advanced and Gifted Learner Handbook

**MRS. NIKKI LENSS**

**GIFTED & TALENTED PROGRAM COORDINATOR**

Message Mrs. Lenss

(920) 845-2371 x163

State Assessments

Information on Federal, State and Local Required Assessments by ESEA and the State

Wisconsin Forward Exam

Wisconsin Forward Exam – The Wisconsin Forward is a computerized test used to monitor student progress and provide data for school accountability. It is required by state statute. Luxemburg-Casco uses the results to monitor for data trends that may give insight about how to improve instruction. Assessed subjects include reading, language, math, science, and social studies. Approximate time to complete is as follows

3rd grade – 3 hours 40 minutes 7th grade - 3 hours 55 minutes
4th grade - 6 hours 50 minutes 8th grade –7 hours 15 minutes
5th grade - 3 hours 40 minutes 10th grade - 70 minutes
6th grade - 3 hours 55 minutes

ACT Plus Writing

ACT Plus Writing – The ACT Plus Writing is a computerized test that is intended to determine student readiness for college. It is required by state statute and is used for post high school applications as well as school accountability purposes. HSSD also uses the results to monitor for data trends that may give insight about how to improve instruction. Assessed subjects include math, reading, writing, English, and science. Results are sent home to families by ACT. Time to complete = 3 hours 55 minutes.

PreACT

PreACT – The PreACT is a computerized test used to monitor student progress and provide data for school accountability. It is required by state statute. HSSD uses the results to monitor for data trends that may give insight about how to improve instruction. Assessed subjects include reading, math, science, and English. Results are sent home to families after they are made available to districts. Time to complete = 155 minutes

ACCESS

ACCESS – The ACCESS test is given to students who are English Language Learners. It is an online test used to provide information about each student’s progress as they acquire the English Language and is required by state statute. Results are sent home to families after they are made available to districts from the state of Wisconsin and its test vendor. Approximate time to complete = 30 - 90 minutes per student depending on grade level and student familiarity with English.

Dynamic Learning Maps

Dynamic Learning Maps – Commonly called DLM, Dynamic Learning Maps are computerized tests that adjust to student knowledge and skill level in math, reading, language and science. DLM tests are only given to students who do not take state accountability tests because of Individualized Education Plans. DLM is an untimed test and the required time to complete is highly variable depending on student disability and skill/knowledge level. Results are sent home to families after they are made available to districts from the state of Wisconsin and its test vendor.

District Assessments

The Luxemburg-Casco School District administers universal screeners which provide a quick assessment/test that measures students’ skills or behaviors to determine if they are achieving at the expected level for their grade. These are used to identify learners who are considered at risk of not learning the foundational skills they need to meet state and national academic standards. Teachers choose specific materials or methods (the instruction or intervention) to use with learners who need extra help and then track the students’ progress. The district assessment calendar provides a list of assessments that are provided to each grade level.

District Assessment Calendar

Information on Federal, State and Local Required Assessments by ESEA and the State

i-Ready

i-Ready - The universal screening tool iReady (grades K-8) is an adaptive assessment used in math and literacy to help determine where students might have gaps in knowledge and skills and need assistance. It is administered three times per year and generally requires 45-90 minutes; specifically, at grades K-5, iReady is further utilized to provide a comprehensive assessment of young children's knowledge of literacy foundational skills that are predictive of future reading success and may be utilized to identify students who may need additional reading support.

IXL

Fastbridge

SAEBRS/mySAEBRS

BESS

Dyslexia Resources

Educational Options

Library Media Services

Literacy

Staff Resources

Summer School

When is Summer School?

How Do I Access the Registration Site?

When Does Registration Open?

How Can I Get Help if I Run Into Any Issues?

If you are unable to access your account please email summerschool@luxcasco.k12.wi.us with your first and last name as well as the names of your children. You will get a response as soon as possible with further directions.

If you attended LC last year, your Summer School information remains the same. Use the same login and password from last year. If you forgot either one, choose FORGOT PASSWORD on the top right corner of the Summer School page and a link will be emailed to you with your USERNAME and you can create a new password.
Users cannot create their own account. If you have additional children to add or do not attend LC and need to be added to our system, please contact us at the above email.
The reset password link/email has an expiration for security. It can only be used once and only within 30 minutes of receiving the link. If you do not receive the link, be sure to check BOTH parent’s email as we may have used mom or dad’s email in the system.
Credit card payment is due upon registration. Cash/check payment is due on the first day of class. Please make checks payable to Luxemburg Casco School District.

Which Courses Is My Child Eligible For?

Who Should I Contact if I Have Any Questions?

**MR. GREGORY BALZA**

**SUMMER SCHOOL COORDINATOR**

Message Mr. Balza

(920) 845-2371 x128

What is ACP?

When students leverage their own interests and abilities, they can enhance their success after high school. Going through the ACP process will allow students to be college and career ready with an arsenal of skills critical to success in post-secondary endeavors, while helping them find post-secondary options that take into account those very interests and abilities.

Academic & Career Planning

High

2+2 High School

In a 2 + 2 school, students complete two years of high school and will complete two years of dual college credit college, optimally resulting in a high school diploma and Associate of Arts and Science degree at the time of graduation. At LCHS, students have two programs in our 2 + 2 structure that students can apply to participate in: our Rising Phoenix partnership with UW-Green Bay and the Bellin College Healthcare Academy program.

Rising Phoenix
Bellin College Healthcare Academy

Rising Phoenix

The Rising Phoenix Early College High School Program is an innovative collaboration between the consortium high schools of Algoma, Kewaunee, and Luxemburg-Casco with UW-Green Bay to provide promising high school students an opportunity to get a head start on college by earning their high school diploma and a two-year Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) degree. Students who participate in this program will have the opportunity to take courses at their high school, on the UW-Green Bay campus, or virtually through UW-Green Bay.

Students apply to the Rising Phoenix program in the second semester of their sophomore year. An official application and recommendation process is required for this program. During a student’s junior and senior year, they will be enrolled in a combination of courses through LCHS and through UWGB; a student’s schedule will vary depending on the pathway they wish to follow. Students in the Rising Phoenix program will work individually with their school counselor and a Student Success Coach through UWGB to have academic support and advising assistance on course selection, major/career exploration, and postsecondary transition planning senior year to graduation.

Upon completion of high school and the program, students will have earned up to 60 college credits in general education courses through UWGB towards an Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS) degree. Students are not required to earn the full 60 credits, but will tailor their educational experience to what best fits their long-term goals. Students can continue their education at UW-Green Bay to earn a Bachelor’s Degree or transfer to another 4-year college or university.

Bellin College Healthcare Academy

Beginning in August 2022, Luxemburg-Casco School District began collaborating with Bellin College to offer high school students new curriculum that leads to a career pathway in healthcare, the Bellin College Healthcare Academy.

Initial exploratory coursework rotates between the three participating high schools, Luxemburg-Casco, Denmark, and Kewaunee. This coursework will offer students the opportunity to affirm their interest in the healthcare field through study and job shadow opportunities. These classes include Introduction to Healthcare, Medical Terminology, Customer Service in Healthcare, Health Communication and Nursing Assistant. Junior and senior year classes in the Academy provide students the opportunity to participate in college science courses on the Bellin campus, including Anatomy & Physiology and Chemistry.

Paid internship opportunities are also available to students from this point forward.

Students who complete the Bellin College Healthcare Academy coursework while in high school will have the opportunity to earn up to 42 college credits by graduation and have the potential to receive a bachelor’s degree in nursing at Bellin College after only two additional years of post-secondary study. Students essentially will have completed the entire first year of study at Bellin College while in high school.

3+1 High School

In a 3 + 1 high school, students are able to earn either college credits or complete a minimum one year work-based learning experience.

LCHS provides our students with the opportunity to earn 30+ college credits through either our partnerships with NWTC at the technical college, or UW-Green Bay Rising Phoenix and/or Bellin College Healthcare Academy four year college programs. Students can also earn college credit right on campus through dual enrollment and AP course offerings. Dual credit opportunities in high school are designed to boost college access and degree attainment, as well as reduce the overall cost of college.

Our state-recognized Youth Apprenticeship is a work-based learning program that allows students to experience the world of work while still attending high school. Students in this program must participate in high school or college-level courses through career-related instruction to help them prepare for the social and academic requirements of college, while still having the additional support available in high school. Participation in this program also results in an increased attainment of adult apprenticeship placements, as well as promotes growth in our regional workforce.

Ahnapee Automotive

Ahnapee Automotive is an educational initiative of the Luxemburg-Casco School District located within the high school. Through the program, students in their junior and senior years are provided with the opportunity to earn college credits while also receiving credit towards high school graduation through this partnership with Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC).

Through successful completion of NWTC’s Automotive Maintenance Technician (AMT) curriculum, students attain a one-year technical diploma. Following graduation from high school, they may choose to ladder into an associate degree in Automotive Technology or a two-year technical diploma as an Automotive Technician.

To receive the one-year AMT technical diploma, students must complete 26 credits in courses such as Transportation Service Operations, Auto Service Operations, Brake Systems, Steering & Suspension Systems, Intro to Electrical Systems, Engine Repair, Engine Performance, Advanced Chassis Systems and Transportation Welding.

Automotive Maintenance Technicians diagnose vehicle malfunctions, perform basic appropriate repairs, and recommend/conduct regular vehicle maintenance. Other related careers include Automotive Electronics Specialist, Brake Specialist, Engine Repair Specialist, and Steering, Suspension and Alignment Specialist.

Ahnapee Automotive is made possible by meaningful partnerships with the local automotive industry. Area companies who are supporting the automotive curriculum through investment and opportunities for hands-on student work are Dorsch Ford, Broadway Automotive, Gandrud Automotive Group,

Ahnapee Diesel

Ahnapee Diesel, located in the former middle-school facility in Casco, is the first diesel-only program at the high school level in the state of Wisconsin. The diesel and fabrication lab is made up of 1,000 square feet of classroom space and a 4,200 square foot fabrication area.

The diesel program is a consortium of area high schools, including Luxemburg-Casco, Algoma, Denmark, and Kewaunee. Students in their junior and senior years are given the opportunity to earn college credits, while also receiving credit towards high school graduation, through a partnership with Northeast Wisconsin Technical College (NWTC).

With successful completion of NWTC’s Diesel Maintenance Technician (DMT) curriculum while in high school, students attain a one-year technical diploma. The required 26 credits include courses such as Transportation Welding 1 & 2, Diesel Lab Operations, Intro to Diesel Mechanics, Intro to Electrical Systems, Diesel Heavy Duty Electrical 1 & 2, Chassis Sub-Systems, Hydraulic/Pneumatic Systems, and Engine Sub-Systems.

Upon graduation from high school, students can choose to pursue an associates degree in either Diesel Heavy Equipment Technology or Diesel Medium & Heavy Truck Technology. Technical diplomas as a Diesel Heavy Equipment Technician or a Diesel Medium & Heavy Truck Technician are also possible student pathways.

Bellin College Healthcare Academy

Paid internship opportunities are also available to students from this point forward.

Academic and Career Planning

ACP Grade Lessons

9th Grade

Lesson 1- Welcome to High School! What exactly does this mean for me?

Learning Target: Students will identify the necessary requirements needed for graduation from LCHS.
Every student will learn about the academic courses, credits, and community service requirements needed for graduation. They will also be introduced to the several partnership programs available for students during their time in high school.

Lesson 2- Exploring Interests related to Careers using Xello

Learning Target: Students will develop a better understanding of how their interests can alight with career opportunities.
Each student will use the Xello Matchmaker tool to identify careers that align with their interests. Students will also be introduced to a few other career interest inventories to supplement their exploration activities if they would like to use them.

Lesson 3- Identifying Career Clusters

Learning Target: Students can understand the concept of career clusters and identify up to two career clusters that best fit their interests. Students will also be able to identify a related school-based work experience in a cluster.
Students will learn about the 16 career clusters by using interest tools, ONet, and state career cluster resources. They will connect their interest survey results to narrow down career clusters/pathways they would like to explore more in HS.

Lesson 4- What is my 4 Year Plan?

Learning Target: Students will be able to complete or readjust their individual four-year plan to outline their course interests and sequence, career cluster/pathway of interest, and personal goals for high school.
Students will review the high school course handbook to select courses that they are interested in exploring in relation to career interests. They will also be able to identify course sequence in order to meet some educational goals while in high school.

Lesson 5- 10th Grade Scheduling

Learning Target: Students will complete their class schedule for the next school year.

10th Grade

Lesson 1- ACP Goal-Setting for the Year

Learning Target: Students will identify a goal they would like to achieve during their 10th grade year academically and/or through career exploration.
Each student will reflect on their 9th grade ACP lessons and progress to develop their individualized plan for sophomore year.

Lesson 2- Post-Secondary Options after HS

Learning Target: Students will be able to identify post-secondary options after high school: entering the workforce, completing an apprenticeship program, military service, technical college, four-year college public/private, or advanced degree training.

Lesson 3- Job Search/Exploration

Learning Target: Students will be able to explain how to conduct a specific job search at both the local and higher levels, as well as the necessary steps to be prepared for a job application.
Students will conduct job searches through multiple mock scenarios, fill out a practice job application, and learn more about job/labor market demands.

Lesson 4- Youth Apprenticeship

Learning Target: Students are able to identify Youth Apprenticeship and the different pathways available through this school-based work experience program.
Students will attend a presentation from our YA School-Based Career Coach and then identify the process to express interest/establish a plan for participation in the program.

Lesson 5- 11th Grade Scheduling

Learning Target: Students will complete their class schedule for the next school year.

11th Grade

Individual Student/Parent Junior Conferencing

Students will discover career interests and postsecondary goals with their school counselor.
Students will learn how to initiate the college and/or job application process.
Students/parents will begin to understand financial aid, as well as different resources available in the postsecondary process.
Students will be introduced to the senior scholarship program and process.

12th Grade

Graduation Requirements & Checklist

Students will be able to review their transcript to make sure they all have all required courses for graduation and identify their high school GPA for college admissions.

Final Transcript Check/Dual Credit Records Request

Students will be able to accurately request transcripts sent to the college/university they will attend to ensure they receive college credit.
Students will also be able to review and explain their high school transcript to employers and/or college admission representatives.

Establish Post-secondary Plans- Exit Survey with Ms. Addison

Students will be able to share their post-secondary plan with the counseling office.

ACP Planning Guide

Advanced Learner and Gifted & Talented Program

Advanced and Gifted Learner Handbook

Career Resources

There are even more resources under the FAQ section of our website but here some things to get you started in planning your future! It's never too early to start!

College Countdown

Check Out This Awesome College Guide from NWTC to help navigate the college planning process!

Junior Summer
Senior Fall

Junior Summer

Complete Resume

Include: Extracurricular Activities (both in and outside of school), Community Service, Awards and Certificates, Work Experience

Explore careers and colleges that prepare you for your career (careercruising.com) (nwtc.edu) (uwhelp.wisconsin.edu) (wisconsinsprivatecolleges.org)

Job Shadow - experience first hand observation of different careers

Visit Colleges - find the college that best fits you and follow these tips for a successful visit!

Senior Fall

Challenge yourself with upper level courses and take classes that will help you in a 2 year or 4 year college

Possibly retake the ACT (act.org) (our school code 501-140)

Apply for College(s) (nwtc.edu) (apply.wisconsin.edu) (wisconsinsprivatecolleges.org)

Upon completion of your application to a college come to the Counseling Office and sign up to have your transcripts sent to the college.

Fill Out the FAFSA (free application for federal student aid) (fafsa.ed.gov)

Apply for Scholarships

Check the Counseling Website weekly for Scholarships

Bring completed scholarships (typed or in pen) to the Counseling Office to be signed by a counselor and then submitted

Junior Conferences

Library Media Services

Literacy

Pathways

Summer School

When is Summer School?

How Do I Access the Registration Site?

When Does Registration Open?

How Can I Get Help if I Run Into Any Issues?

If you attended LC last year, your Summer School information remains the same. Use the same login and password from last year. If you forgot either one, choose FORGOT PASSWORD on the top right corner of the Summer School page and a link will be emailed to you with your USERNAME and you can create a new password.
Users cannot create their own account. If you have additional children to add or do not attend LC and need to be added to our system, please contact us at the above email.
The reset password link/email has an expiration for security. It can only be used once and only within 30 minutes of receiving the link. If you do not receive the link, be sure to check BOTH parent’s email as we may have used mom or dad’s email in the system.
Credit card payment is due upon registration. Cash/check payment is due on the first day of class. Please make checks payable to Luxemburg Casco School District.

Which Courses Is My Child Eligible For?

Who Should I Contact if I Have Any Questions?

What is ACP?

Academic & Career Planning

Middle

Advanced Learner and Gifted & Talented Program

Advanced and Gifted Learner Handbook

Library Media Services

Literacy

Spartan Time

Summer School

When is Summer School?

How Do I Access the Registration Site?

When Does Registration Open?

How Can I Get Help if I Run Into Any Issues?

If you attended LC last year, your Summer School information remains the same. Use the same login and password from last year. If you forgot either one, choose FORGOT PASSWORD on the top right corner of the Summer School page and a link will be emailed to you with your USERNAME and you can create a new password.
Users cannot create their own account. If you have additional children to add or do not attend LC and need to be added to our system, please contact us at the above email.
The reset password link/email has an expiration for security. It can only be used once and only within 30 minutes of receiving the link. If you do not receive the link, be sure to check BOTH parent’s email as we may have used mom or dad’s email in the system.
Credit card payment is due upon registration. Cash/check payment is due on the first day of class. Please make checks payable to Luxemburg Casco School District.

Which Courses Is My Child Eligible For?

Who Should I Contact if I Have Any Questions?

What is ACP?

Academic & Career Planning

Intermediate

Advanced Learner and Gifted & Talented Program

Advanced and Gifted Learner Handbook

Library Media Services

Literacy

Spartan Time

What is Spartan Time?

Spartan Time is a daily, 30 minute period, in addition to regular curriculum, to foster excellence within our school and district. Students are provided personalized instruction or enrichment to meet unique needs and goals for growth. This structure is broken into “stay days” and “go days” which create our Spartan Time schedule. On stay days, most students remain in their grade level classrooms to either work in small groups on skills/interventions or on their individual learning path with the classroom teacher’s guidance on extension activities. For go days, students rotate during a 4-5 week period amongst related arts teachers to go beyond the regular curriculum. Alternatively, specialists work with students on various specific needs in reading, math, and/or behavior, striving for grade level proficiency. This is a very important time to utilize best practice strategies and programming and strive for fidelity with precision instruction. This targeted time further supports and differentiates for those in need. At the end of a Spartan Time rotation, student needs are re-assessed through various data points, and new groups are created based on the needs of each student.

What are the Tiers of Intervention?

An intervention is another opportunity for a student to learn a skill they may have missed in the core curriculum, tier 1 instruction, and/or regular differentiation. We know skills build on each other and we want to ensure students are prepared for the next grade level as proficient or advanced. Spartan Time, tier 2 interventions, are delivered from a classroom teacher or specialist and may include pre-teaching or reteaching standards in the content area of need. There is monitoring of progress, supplemental supports where needed, and technology used to support growth. Spartan Time, tier 3 interventions, are delivered by trained specialists in the district, follow specific skill/s progression, and continually monitor progress throughout the intervention stage/round. Data, best practice strategies, and student improvement are closely monitored to meet the targeted needs of students. Please know, we strive to meet all students where they are at and move them forward.

What can families do to support their child academically?

Spend time every day listening to your child read and then discuss the text.
Practice reading/writing high frequency words or find teachable moments to fit in daily writing.
Practice math facts and play math games where opportunities are present.
Have your child keep a journal, compose a letter and write for other purposes.
Utilize the study guides, homework web page and other supports via teacher webpages.

What can families do to support their child behaviorally?

Think about your child's strengths and interests.
Establish clear expectations at home.
Create routines for your family and child.
Anticipate challenges and plan accordingly.
Know how you are going to react and be consistent.
Model the behavior you want your child to learn.

Summer School

When is Summer School?

How Do I Access the Registration Site?

When Does Registration Open?

How Can I Get Help if I Run Into Any Issues?

If you attended LC last year, your Summer School information remains the same. Use the same login and password from last year. If you forgot either one, choose FORGOT PASSWORD on the top right corner of the Summer School page and a link will be emailed to you with your USERNAME and you can create a new password.
Users cannot create their own account. If you have additional children to add or do not attend LC and need to be added to our system, please contact us at the above email.
The reset password link/email has an expiration for security. It can only be used once and only within 30 minutes of receiving the link. If you do not receive the link, be sure to check BOTH parent’s email as we may have used mom or dad’s email in the system.
Credit card payment is due upon registration. Cash/check payment is due on the first day of class. Please make checks payable to Luxemburg Casco School District.

Which Courses Is My Child Eligible For?

Who Should I Contact if I Have Any Questions?

Title I

What is Title I?

Title I of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA/ESEA) is a federal funding program designed to close achievement gaps and ensure that all children have a fair, equal, and significant opportunity to obtain a high-quality education.

Part A, the largest part of the program, allocates funding to districts and other local educational agencies (LEAs) according to a formula based on numbers/percentages of children from low-income families.

Title I Annual Parent Meeting Slideshow

What is a Schoolwide Program?

What assessments does my child take?

What is a School Parent Compact?

This document is sent home in school handbooks. The compact (English - Spanish) states what the school, parents, and child are to do during the school year. When everyone does their part, the child is successful at school.

For decades, researchers have pointed to one key success factor that transcends nearly all others: parental involvement. Students whose parents stay involved in school have better attendance and behavior, get better grades, demonstrate better social skills and adapt better to school.

How can families be involved?

Make learning a priority in your home. Establish routines that enable children to complete homework, read, and get enough sleep. Talk about what's going on in school.
Attend open houses, parent-teacher conferences, and family nights
Communicate regularly with teachers:
- Keep your child’s teacher informed of events in your child’s life which may affect his/her school performance
- Be aware of your child’s progress
Read to and with your child daily. 15 minutes makes a difference!
Volunteer at school
Join the school PTA
Fill out Title I surveys

Parent Right to Know

Title I Coordinator

Primary

4K Program

LCSD offers half-day 4-year-old Kindergarten (4K) at the Primary School. To complete the registration, be prepared to provide the following:

Child's birth certificate
Child's immunization record
Proof of residence (utility bill, mortgage, or lease)

Note: Walk-In Registration is available at the Primary School Office. In order to complete registration, you must provide the verifications listed above.

Note: If you do not live in the District but are interested in LCSD 4K, you may apply to open enroll your child through the Open Enrollment Process.

Times

4K is offered in half-day sessions, Monday-Thursday.

Morning Session: 7:40 - 10:58 a.m.
Afternoon Session: 11:50 - 2:58 p.m.

Eligibility

Children who will be 4 on or before September 1 of that year are eligible to register for 4K.

Registration

Philosophy

Curriculum

Conscious Discipline

Conscious Discipline is a positive classroom management strategy that helps promote a School Family culture. The purpose of Conscious Discipline is to teach students communication and social-emotional skills needed to manage their own bodies, handle peer conflict, assert themselves, and encourage pro-social behaviors. Conscious Discipline aims to internalize seven key skills in students: composure, encouragement, assertiveness, choices, empathy, positive intent and consequences. Our goal in Conscious Discipline is for our students to keep our School Family safe. Students are encouraged to seek out helpful choices, utilize a Safe Space when needed, practice breathing strategies for calming, problem-solve, and accept natural consequences.

Feeling Buddies

The Feeling Buddies is a social-emotional curriculum under Conscious Discipline that promotes the development of self-regulation. In the Feeling Buddies curriculum, students learn to identify emotions. Emotions are presented to students through use of face, body and voice signals, which students work on recognizing in themselves and others. Students also learn calming strategies to implement when emotional responses are triggered. In addition, students work through focusing activities to get their bodies ready to learn, connection activities to build community, and problem solving techniques that students are able to use within daily interactions. During this process, students use the buddies as tools, and teach the buddies the process of emotional management in order to strengthen their own internal skillset. Our goal for the Feeling Buddies curriculum is for students to identify emotions in themselves and others, and practice the 5-steps to self-regulation.

Fundations

The Fundations Pre-K curriculum is designed to support students' emerging understanding of the alphabetic principle of letter-sound associations, and written language skills with manuscript letter formation. Its purpose is to teach pre-k students the names of the letters and the corresponding sounds, as well as teach them the formation of lowercase and uppercase letters.

Handwriting Without Tears

Handwriting Without Tears is a multi-sensory handwriting program that breaks down writing into simpler tasks for our youngest learners. HWT uses a common language of big and little lines and big and little curves to write all twenty-six uppercase letters. Students participating in HWT work on pencil grip, aiming on paper, and distinguishing between big and little, curve and line. In 4K, students also work from top to bottom, and also from left to right with the help of Smiley Guy, who shows us where letters start. HWT also promotes the use of a multi-sensory approach. 4K students use play dough to form letters, chalkboards and wet sponges to write letters, magnet lines/curves to stamp the letters and wooden pieces to form letters. In addition, students also learn how to use lines and curves to create shapes, and a special character named Mat Man (who is made of shapes) aids in drawing development. The goal for Handwriting Without Tears is to aid in the fine-motor development of students in the arena of writing without frustration.

Heggerty

Parent Resources

Reading
- 50 books you should read to your child before kindergarten
- 4K Emergent Story Book List
- The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle
- Caps for Sale by Esphyr Slobodkina
- Froggy Gets Dressed by Jonathon London
- Peter’s Chair by Ezra Jack Keats
- The Gingerbread Man by Catherine McCafferty
- The Three Little Fish and the Big Bad Shark by Will Grace & Ken Geist
- The Little Red Hen by Carol Ottolenghi
- The Three Little Pigs by Patricia Seibert
- Goldilocks and the Three Bears by Candice Ransom
- Harry the Dirty Dog by Gene Zion
- The Carrot Seed by Ruth Krauss
Hand Writing Without Tears
Fundations
Wisconsin Model Early Learning Standards
Child Development
- Ages and Stages Child Development Website
- Autism Awareness-Autism Speaks
Home Activities
Conscious Discipline
- Conscious Discipline Website
- Friendship Solutions

If you attended LC last year, your Summer School information remains the same. Use the same login and password from last year. If you forgot either one, choose FORGOT PASSWORD on the top right corner of the Summer School page and a link will be emailed to you with your USERNAME and you can create a new password.
Users cannot create their own account. If you have additional children to add or do not attend LC and need to be added to our system, please contact us at the above email.
The reset password link/email has an expiration for security. It can only be used once and only within 30 minutes of receiving the link. If you do not receive the link, be sure to check BOTH parent’s email as we may have used mom or dad’s email in the system.
Credit card payment is due upon registration. Cash/check payment is due on the first day of class. Please make checks payable to Luxemburg Casco School District.

Make learning a priority in your home. Establish routines that enable children to complete homework, read, and get enough sleep. Talk about what's going on in school.
Attend open houses, parent-teacher conferences, and family nights
Communicate regularly with teachers:
- Keep your child’s teacher informed of events in your child’s life which may affect his/her school performance
- Be aware of your child’s progress
Read to and with your child daily. 15 minutes makes a difference!
Volunteer at school
Join the school PTA
Fill out Title I surveys

Parent Right to Know

Title I Coordinator

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