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Art
Elementary school art has an important
and unique place in the total educational growth and
development of pupils. All pupils, to different degrees and
in different ways have creative ability, which can be either
discouraged or developed at school. Every student should have the
opportunity to think , act, and feel creatively with the visual
art materials. With the proper guidance in art one can become
more independent, critical, and resourceful in their judgments.
Physical Education ...........(visit the Poe PE Website at http://www.homestead.com/poesports/home.html )
The objectives of the Physical Education
program are to equip students with lifelong skills in fitness and
recreation and to beneficially influence their psychological and
social development by exposure to the principles of team work,
fair play, and self-discipline. Curriculum includes the
fundamentals of standard team sports, incentive group games, and
fitness conditioning and testing.
POE GYMNASTICS TEAM
The gymnastics team is a "competitive" team for
students in grades 2-5 who have a basic gymnastics background and
are ready to learn and perform USGA age group level routines in
competition. Team members are chosen by ability, based on
required elements. Approximately 40 gymnasts are chosen for the
team to compete in either the novice or advanced levels. The team
competes in HISD sponsored gymnastic meets during the school
year.
POE TRACK TEAM
The track team is a "competitive" track and field team
for students in grades 2-5. Team members are chosen for their
running ability as determined by their times in a 100 meter dash
and Mile Run times from last. Approximately 40 athletes are
chosen for the team, competing in two age groups. Division I is
for athletes 9 & under and Division II is for athletes 10
& up. The team competes in HISD sponsored track meets during
the school year.
Dance
The primary goals of Dance Education at
Poe are:
Science Lab
Poe students visit the Science Lab each week for a
"hands-on" science experience. We experiment inside the
lab and outside in the environment in our court yard classroom.
The Science Specialists work with the classroom teachers to
integrate science and math activities between the lab and
classroom.
Music
Music at Poe involves four basic strands--perception, creative
expression/performance, historical and cultural heritage, and
critical evaluation. These strands provide broad, unifying
structures for organizing the knowledge and skills students are
expected to acquire. In music, students develop their intellect
and refine their emotions, understanding the cultural and
creative nature of musical artistry and making connections among
music, the other arts, technology, and other aspects of social
life. Through creative performance, students apply the expressive
technical skills of music and critical-thinking skills to
evaluate multiple forms of problem solving.
By reflecting on musical periods and styles, students understand music's role in history and are able to participate successfully in a diverse society. Students analyze and evaluate music, developing criteria for making critical judgments and informed choices.
Suzuki Violin
Suzuki Violin is offered at Poe for students in all grades.
Each child in the program receives two lessons a week, one
individual and one small group. Instruction is based on the
Suzuki philosophy and repertoire. A parent is required to attend
the individual lesson every week to observe so they can guide the
home practice. Students are taught to read music and have several
opportunities to perform throughout the year.to the top
Edgar Allan Poe Elementary * 5100 Hazard Street
* Houston, Texas 77098
Houston Independent School District * phone (713) 535-3780 * fax
(713) 535-3784
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