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Mission Statement

 

The Enrichment Program was designed to encourage development and refinement of critical, creative thinking and affective skills. Additionally, the program’s goals are to encourage mathematical problem solving at a higher level, as well as, to elaborate on Bellevue Schools’ general education curriculum. These goals are met through interdisciplinary content themes, enriching learning, five hours each week.

 

Enrichment students leave their regular classroom to work with other qualifying students and a knowledgeable Enrichment teacher, who engages them in learning and thought-provoking sessions.  Eligible Bellevue School District students are offered transportation to one of the four district schools, which host Enrichment Centers.  Students must reside in the district to be eligible for placement in this program. 

Core Curriculum 4-Year Cycle

“Bridges Around the World” is the core content focus of the third year, for the four-year Enrichment Curriculum cycle. The 4-year curriculum cycle was set so that every student will be exposed to each core content area, over his or her time in the Enrichment Center Program. To view the Curriculum Framework, click HERE.

 

Year 1:

“A Picture’s Worth 1,000 Words”

“Archaeology”

 

Year 3:

“Bridges Around The World”

Year 2:

“The Physical Brain”

“The Mental Brain”

 

Year 4:

To Be Determined

 

Curriculum Allocation

Curriculum AreaFilterWeekly AllocationFilterSuggested PacingFilter
1.  Core Content: Bridges Around the World
90 min     1.5 hrs                    
2 or 3 sessions*
2.  Math Problem Solving: Strategy & Skill Development
90 min     1.5 hrs                    
(2) 45 min sessions
(3) 30 min sessions*
3.  Creative Problem Solving: Skill Development
45 min     .75 hr                    
(1) 45 min session
4.  Critical Thinking: Problem Solving & Skill Development
45 min     .75 hr                       
(1) 45 min session
5.  Global Awareness: Point of Interest
30 min     .5 hr                     
(1) 30 min session

Enrichment Teachers

SchoolFull NameGrades TaughtE-mail Address
BennettRalph Levin2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5thlevinr@bsd405.org
MedinaDebbie Brandt5thbrandtd@bsd405.org
MedinaKristi Stroyan2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5thstroyank@bsd405.org
Puesta del Sol
SomersetLinda Matsudaira2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5thmatsudal@bsd405.org

ESC Office Contacts

Full NameTitleBusiness Phone
Vicky MurrayAssistant Superintendent425-456-4156
Carolyn SeippGifted Education Secretary425-456-4136