Curriculum guides have been developed by Mountain Home School District staff to direct teachers in the provision of quality instruction for all students. All staff will utilize and follow district guidelines.

All Nelson-Wilks-Herron students will receive instruction in the following areas:
Reading  

Math 
Computer Instruction
Spelling
Handwriting
Social Studies
Science/Health
Music, Library and Physical Education
Arkansas History
Additional Instruction

READING

The Comprehensive Literacy Model (CLM) is the adopted literacy model for MHK and NWH Elementary.  Essential components are:  Familiar Reading, Circle Time, Shared Reading, Phonemic Awareness, Letter Identification/Sound Work, Read Aloud, and the Writing Block.  The vital connection between reading and writing is another new aspect to this approach.

MATH
Math Investigations is a more "hands-on" approach that is linked to the Arkansas Frameworks at each grade level.  This adoption should lead to more success for those who have had trouble with the traditional textbook/lecture approach.  The high rate of activity forces the child to work with others, to think out solutions, and to physically show why their solutions are correct.

COMPUTER INSTRUCTION
Students will be given instruction in Kids' College, Jedi, and other supplementary computer programs.  Each grade will receive 45 minutes of computer laboratory time a week.
No formal grades will be grade.

SPELLING
Word Study

HANDWRITING
Incorporated into literacy components

SOCIAL STUDIES

1st and 2nd Grade - Studies Weekly is the adopted curriculum for social studies.  Supplemental materials are also used to incorporate social studies into reading and writing activities at this early elementary level.

SCIENCE/HEALTH
Science kits based on the Arkansas Frameworks are used for instruction and fulfillment of the 20% lab requirements.

MUSIC, LIBRARY and PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Each student will receive 45 minutes of instruction per week in music and library skills based on the Arkansas Frameworks.  They will receive 60 minutes of physical education.
No formal grades will be given.

ARKANSAS HISTORY
All students will receive instruction on the great state of Arkansas. In the month of May, emphasis on state instruction will be scheduled for one entire week. This celebration of learning is a climatic event for our school. Numerous community presenters will instruct students during this week. Planning for this week begins in early fall. This is an unforgettable learning experience for students.
No formal grades will be given.

ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTION
Students may receive additional assistance in academic areas through our trained staff of paraprofessionals or other certified professionals.