Brookline School System

The Brookline School District, comprised of Richard Maghakian Memorial School (K-4) and Captain Samuel Douglass Academy (5-6), continues to refine curriculum and instruction to ensure optimal learning for all students. Mindful of the myriad differences within each classroom, our teachers strive to deliver instructional opportunities that will challenge and enrich the intellectual, social, and emotional growth of each child.

Curriculum:

Reading and writing are the cornerstones of literacy. It is the expectation that all students will be able to express their knowledge, thoughts, and creativity while supporting their writing with detail. Our math program focuses on increased expectations at all levels. This spiral curriculum is fully aligned with NCTM standards and the district curriculum, and encourages differentiated learning through an interactive model which uses manipulatives and problem solving to advance mathematical concepts. Our science and social studies programs continue to focus on state and national standards and provide rich learning experiences for our students. Our annual Science Fair and Ancient Exposition allow sixth grade students to share their learning with their parents and the community.

Enrichment:

Participation in the National Geographic Geography Bee, the Scripps-Howard Spelling Bee, New England Mathematics League Competition, Science Olympiad, Readers' Digest Word Power Challenge, President's Award for Educational Excellence, and the Johns Hopkins Talent Search affords many students the opportunity to demonstrate their academic strengths. In addition, Brookline students are offered a wealth of extra-curricular activities which also enhance the curriculum. Teachers and volunteers provide a rich assortment of opportunities ranging from band, chorus, book clubs, publishing club, chess club, theater group, jump-rope club, math club, and more.

Professional development:

This past year, our Summer Institute focused on guided reading with the opportunity for teachers to develop curricular units to support differentiated instruction in all areas of language arts. Workshops focused on assessment, data collection, and organization have assisted teachers as they work to increase student performance in all areas of the curriculum.

Community:

The Brookline PTO continues to receive recognition through New Hampshire Partners In Education as a Blue Ribbon Award winner for their extensive volunteer efforts in our schools. They are a valuable asset to our schools through their coordination, collaboration, and funding of a multitude of programs and initiatives which provide continued enrichment for all students. Our schools and students truly benefit from the efforts of the tireless parents and volunteers who give willingly to our school community.