Bolinas-Stinson Union School District Programs and Services

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THE BOLINAS-STINSON UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES

RESOURCE SPECIALIST

The Bolinas-Stinson School provides services for children with special learning needs through the Resource Specialist program. In-class assistance, as well as individualized instruction, is available to qualified students. If you have questions or concerns regarding your child's learning, please contact your child's teacher or the principal.

MUSIC

The music program in kindergarten through fourth grade is principally a skills development program. The teacher uses appropriate songs to develop the ear of the student so they learn to sing on pitch and to keep a consistent beat by clapping hands or playing a rhythm instrument. Later students learn simple harmonies and rounds as well as folk dances and other musical styles.

Fifth graders are taught to play the recorder as well as read music. Seventh and eighth graders can choose musical electives that range from chorus to musical instrument building.

ART

Our nationally recognized art program exposes students to a wide variety of tools, materials and media in order to foster imagination, self-confidence and skill development. The program is housed in a specifically designed building with four "classrooms," each devoted to a particular medium.

Professional artists staff the clay, wood, art, and jewelry/metal shops; each student attends at least one forty-minute period per week in one of the four areas. The schedule rotates monthly so all students work in each area. The program is community inspired and community supported.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION

The P.E. program stresses motor skill development, and cooperation and sportsmanship leading to successful group recreational activities as well as personal wellness. Through active participation in a variety of group and individual skill areas, the students develop and maintain a state of physical fitness and well-being. In addition, each year the students participate in Field Day, a day-long track and field competition. Upper graders who do well in this competition participate in the annual County Track Meet.

ELECTIVE PROGRAM

Seventh and eighth graders participate in an elective program. Art and music specialists as well as classroom teachers and outside instructors offer a variety of electives ranging from drawing, ceramics, dance and theater.