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The North Cliff School provides challenging academic and social programs for students in Pre - Kindergarten through grade 2. Excellent parent support and communication with staff contributes to a climate where learning becomes a meaningful experience based on the common understanding that different learning styles exist and must be addressed. Staff and parents are dedicated to the goal of ensuring all students are able to access curricula.

In an effort to enhance the district’s commitment to providing quality education to meet the needs of its diverse student population and community, a Pre – Kindergarten program has been added at North Cliff. The program fosters language development, gross and fine motor skills, school readiness, and social interaction.

Small class sizes and grade level common preparation times enhance the implementation of the district’s web-based curricula and the newly implemented Writer’s Workshop and standards-based mathematics programs. These initiatives are supported by a well-trained staff that facilitates differentiated instruction in our classrooms so that all students’ needs may be met within the general education setting. Resource room services and speech and language therapy are also provided for those who require them to access the general education curriculum.

Students are encouraged to read for enjoyment through the Accelerated Reader Program. Students choose the books they want to read from an extensive library that matches their reading levels. The students move through different levels as they successfully complete several assessments. Student successes are celebrated with monthly assemblies.

In addition to the regularly scheduled art classes, second grade students work in small groups to develop yearlong projects and individual works for a permanent art collection and spring art exhibit. The North Cliff students are also actively involved in the year-end Related Arts Project.

North Cliff School’s student body is comprised of diverse ethnic groups. Throughout the school year, the students are exposed to many cultures by participating in programs and events sponsored by community groups. These partnerships have contributed to the development of positive relationships among the students, staff and parents. “Class of the Month” and “School Spirit Week” initiatives were initiated to instill school spirit and pride in the students’ work.

North Cliff School’s positive educational climate is attributed to the importance placed on the relationships between students, staff, parents and administrators. Excellent communication dedicated to student academic and social growth has made the North Cliff School an integral part of the community.