DeGrazia Looping Program


What is Looping?
     We have the opportunity to offer a "Looping Program" here at DeGrazia.  It is a program where students stay together with the same teacher and the same group of classmates for two years. The following looping classes are offered at DeGrazia this year:

Looping Classes for 2007/2008
Grade Level and Looping Year
 Teacher/Email
 Room
1st/2nd Grade Looping year 2
 Mrs. Lisa Ludeke D 202
1st/2nd Grade Looping year 1
 Mrs. Marsha Williams C 101
2nd/3rd Grade Looping year 2
 Mrs. Cathe  Scott P4
2nd/3rd Grade Looping year 1
 Mrs. Mimi Gromley E 202
5th/6th Grade Looping year 1
 Mrs. Louise Olm J-105

This program is believed to increase student learning. This is a great opportunity because:
  1. Research shows it gives students 4 to 6 weeks of added instructional time.  By having more time in the year, we are able to focus on the individual needs of each student.
  2. The students will develop strong peer relationships that will result in positive dynamics with fewer behavior problems.
  3. The teacher becomes familiar with each child's strengths and weaknesses.  Many young children have anxiety over change.  With looping, they know the teacher, their peers, and how the class is structured from the first day of school.
  4. By being together for 2 years, the students feel more comfortable and will take more risks in learning new things.
For information on the Looping Program contact the school office by email or phone (579-4800).