Student Support Services Student Support Services’ approach to intervention includes individual and small group lessons within a student’s classroom, or through a pull out program headed by our literacy specialist, to build skill development in reading and writing. Students who benefit from additional literacy support can participate in a sequential curriculum that reinforces phonemic awareness, phonics, word study, decoding, encoding, and high-frequency word practice. Additional language arts interventions are provided in reading comprehension, reading fluency, vocabulary, and writing skills. The curriculum mirrors and supports the grade-level program of study. Math intervention is provided primarily by the classroom teacher and additional support is given by a math specialist to support numeracy and computation skills. Community, Character, and Core Values The teaching and learning staff at University Liggett School offer classroom support to advance the school’s efforts in creating compassionate and equitable communities, learners, and thinkers. We do this through our student-centered approach that begins with forging positive relationships with students and their families to understand the unique cultural strengths that contribute to our diverse learning community. The teaching and learning staff provide classroom observations, coaching, and live lesson demonstrations to assist teachers in implementing lessons that are affirming and inclusive, with an emphasis on making sure students’ identities are represented within our school curriculum. Teachers are provided with ongoing professional learning opportunities to support rigorous instruction, cognitive growth, student engagement, and inclusive curriculum and assessment. In addition to supporting students’ academic growth, teachers provide lessons on social interactions to foster a caring school environment. The core values of respect, integrity, empathy, excellence and community are interwoven throughout our curriculum and supplementary programs such as school-wide assemblies and family and community collaborations.
Student Activities and Opportunities
After-School Enrichment Programs Soon after school begins, parents or guardians will receive information about the After-School Enrichment Program for students. There will be a variety of offerings in the fall, winter and spring. A fee will be charged for each class. Every effort will be made to accommodate as many students as possible in the various offerings throughout the school year. Previous enrichment offerings include: • Ukulele • Art exploration • First Lego League Challenge • Chess • Golf • Yoga • Card collecting • Puzzles • Jump roping • Soccer • Role-playing games Student Council The Lower School Student Council consists of fourth and fifth grade students. All students have an opportunity to participate on the Student Council throughout the year. Representatives serve for a period of approximately four weeks. Special activities are initiated and sponsored by members of the Student Council. Leadership, school spirit, and community service are emphasized.
2026-2027 ULS Curriculum Guide
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