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The Garden Grove IMPACT Academy

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What is an Academy?	The Garden Grove Elementary School-IMPACT Academy is a focus for all classes that fosters problem-solving and critical thinking skills through a stimulating hands-on learning environment.
What does IMPACT stand for?	Integrated Math, Science, Problem Solving, And Critical Thinking Techniques.
Is the Garden Grove Elementary IMPACT Academy just certain classes within the school?	All classes participate!
How will Math and Science be integrated?	Integrated science units with connections to literature and writing Intentional instruction in Problem Solving Strategies throughout all curricular areas Students will participate in technology driven data collection Computer Media Centers actively used in all classrooms School-wide project based math/science activities

Frequently Asked Questions

My child is a GATE student. What special programs would the Garden Grove Elementary School-IMPACT Academy offer?	High-achieving students will benefit from the application of learned concepts. Problem solving and critical thinking are higher level skills that will be presented in a challenging curriculum.
If the school is focused on math and science does that mean that students won’t do Language Arts and Social Studies?	Language arts, social studies and all other curricular areas will still be taught at The Garden Grove Elementary School-IMPACT Academy. The focus of math and science will be integrated into all subject areas whenever possible.
My child doesn’t excel in science and/or math. Can he/she still participate in The Garden Grove Elementary School-IMPACT Academy?	Yes! We know that with further exposure to math and science that students will enjoy learning and will begin to excel in these areas.
My child is in the Special Education program, will he/she still participate to The Garden Grove Elementary School-IMPACT Academy?	Yes! Hands-on math and science activities are wonderful avenues for integration. Our students with special needs can be integrated into the general education classes more often based on this focus.
My child is an English Learner. Will he/she still participate to The Garden Grove Elementary School-IMPACT Academy?	Yes! Hands-on math and science activities are wonderful avenues for English Learners to gain necessary vocabulary and learn new concepts.