Science of Reading coupled with HMH Into Reading Curriculum foster a strong foundation for reading, writing and fluency skills. Math and ELA is our learning focus in the morning and the afternoons provide more hands-on learning experiences through the arts, science and social studies classes. K-3 students participate in piano theory, drama/music and PE classes daily. STEAM and Art are taught twice a week to encourage problem-solving, communication and creativity.
Students in grades 4-5 participate in STEAM and Coding activities led by Meriah Baker.
Whether it’s 6th grade physical science, 7th grade life science, or 8th grade earth science, Fernwaters students stay engaged in their learning through hands-on, lab-based learning. Partnerships with the Lemhi County Extension office enhance STEM learning opportunities for middle school students.
Fernwaters offers Friday welding classes to students in grades 5-8 during the 2nd semester. Under the supervision of Glen Shaw in his Lemhi Hydraulics shop, student learn how to use the plasma cutter, welder, forge, and other tools. Fernwaters students receive priority seats in 3-week and 6-week long welding courses.
All 8th grade students complete one year of a Career Exploration course designed to help them discover and appreciate their career aptitudes and interests. These students spend time in the community investigating possible careers.
The 6-8 students work with paraprofessional Stephanie Pearse to produce an annual yearbook. FPCS staff support students in clubs (such as Yo-Yo Club & Book Club) and multimedia projects that highlight creativity and humor.
FPCS identifies students performing below academic benchmarks in math and ELA and implements a multi-tiered system of supports to help all students achieve.
FPSC offers an enriching art program which engages students grades k-8 in a diverse curriculum of multi-media art projects. Each student in grades 4-8 creates individual works using clay to design various ceramic pieces. Students use watercolor and acrylic paints. Oil pastel, chalk, charcoal, and pencil are used for designs in drawing. Eighth graders participate in Printmaking projects.
Fernwaters takes pride in its art curriculum led by Bobbi Eby in grades 6-8 where students begin with a foundation in various art techniques and build on this foundation through 8th grade. Britnee Miller leads the art curriculum in grades 4-5 where students explore the seven elements of art using different art techniques. Classroom K-3 teachers offer activities weekly. Student artwork is displayed twice per year.
All students have choir for 30 minutes each day. Choir students learn the fundamentals of singing, breath support, diction, proper vowel formation, ear training, and reading music. Older students learn to sing in 3-part harmony. Performance expectations are reinforced daily. Students perform in three concerts per school year. These concerts are held at night and are open to the public.
Students in grades 1-3 receive daily piano instruction under the guidance of a skilled piano player. Students work at their own pace through a piano book series called Piano Adventures, and they develop additional skills through Piano Marvel.
FPCS provides multiple opportunities for students to connect to the broader world. Students participate in career exploration, hands-on career technical experiences, yearbook, and student driven projects.
