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Welcome to Red’s Math, Science & Technology Magnet
Program, begun in 1986, which enhances our regular
classroom curriculum. The math, computer, and science
classes encompass setting challenging expectations for
academic performance for all students; improving their
ability to utilize higher order thinking skills,
promoting responsible student decision making,
implementing programs that heighten self-esteem; and
providing proven technology and hands-on experiences to
influence student knowledge and skills
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Dr. Jim
Siebert,
Meteorologist at
Fox 26 News
visits Red Elementary
EMAIL: Dr. Jim
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Every student at Red has many
opportunities to become actively involved in science. In
their weekly labs, students explore topics from mealworms to
green slime to solar energy, using hands-on experimentation.
We use our wonderful outdoor lab for some of the more
creative activities as well as the butterfly garden and the
west Texas garden. The science highlight of the year is our
annual Science Fair and Festival. We are proud of our Red
students that regularly excel and receive numerous trophies
at the District Fair.
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Our computer lab is organized
so that every student works independently at a computer
stations and has supervised access to the Internet. Hardware
is updated yearly because of the support of our generous
PTO. A tremendous software library enables students to
utilize technology, real-life mathematical and science
experiences, and higher-level problem-solving skills.
Desktop publishing and participating in the Digital Book
Fair are opportunities open to all students. In addition to
developing keyboarding skills and computer literacy,
students also conduct teacher guided searches and research
projects using the Internet.
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In the math labs, our
students use calculators, pentominoes, tangrams, pattern
blocks unifix cubes, base ten blocks, geoboards, money
computer, toys color tiles, games, puzzles, and other
manipulatives to enhance institution. Teams of students
regularly work to solve problems and prove mathematical
challenges. Special activities of the year include Family
Math & Technology Saturday and Mathematical Olympiad. We
offer these extra materials and resources to make sure our
students have the tools they need to become good problem
solvers of the future.
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