Academics
- Academics
- Pre-K/Kindergarten
- 1st
- 2nd
- 3rd
- 4th
- 5th
- Bilingual/ESL
- Gifted and Talented
- Learning Resources
- Specials
Academics
Welcome to an overview of academics at Moseley Elementary! Use the tabs on this page to browse each grade level and subject.
This page offers an overview of the exciting learning progression for each grade level. You'll find summaries of the core subjects, as well as specials, Gifted & Talented, and Bilingual/ESL, highlighting the key concepts and skills we're thrilled to introduce your child to. We're looking forward to a year of engaging lessons and meaningful learning experiences.
Pre-K/Kindergarten
Come visit Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten at Moseley Elementary. You will see active learning in all classrooms through language activities, word wall words, big books, poems, calendar activities, math manipulatives, learning stations, iPads, and much more. Our teachers work hard to build a solid learning foundation for our students. Stop by today!
Conference time: 9:05-9:55am
Lunch:11:30-12:00pm
1st
Moseley first graders are busy every day with a variety of literacy skills. One of the goals of the first grade teachers is to have all of their students "fall in love with reading”!
Science and Social Studies are integrated into reading. This allows students to apply their reading skills in order to attain knowledge by reading various informational texts.
Our students use mathematical thinking skills to solve problems and think critically.
Conference time: 10:00-10:50am
Lunch:11:55-12:25pm
2nd
Our goal is to prepare our students for the real world and all of the challenges they may face as they grow. We will work with our students to become successful critical thinkers and will have high expectations of their learning.
We will teach our second graders to apply strategies related to mathematical problem solving and focus on increasing reading fluency and comprehension. Students will also explore the world around them through science and social studies content that is integrated with reading.
Conference: 12:45-1:35pm
Lunch: 11:05-11:35am
3rd
The Third Grade at Moseley Elementary is the place to be! Education is student centered. We focus on active learning, research, hands-on activities, and critical thinking skills. Educational technology and digital citizenship are priority for our students.
We strive to create learning opportunities through technology and exploration. Our students will become lifelong learners, self disciplined, and self starters.
Conference: 10:55-11:45am
Lunch: 12:20-12:50pm
4th
Our goal for our Moseley Elementary fourth graders is to ensure success for each student by providing a supportive and loving environment. Fourth grade is a very important transitional time for students. They are moving towards becoming more independent in their thinking and problem solving skills. Writing across the curriculum is a priority, and integrating all subjects is our focus. Every day we work with our students to develop the character they will need to become successful in today's world. Come see how awesome fourth grade at Moseley Elementary can be!
Conference: 1:40-2:30pm
Lunch: 10:40-11:10pm
5th
Fifth-grade students participate in many activities which prepare them for a smooth transition to middle school. In the final year of elementary school, expectations increase for students to plan and organize their work. Students will use their knowledge to solve real world problems as they become good citizens in their environment. Students will use various technology skills in order think outside of their classroom and into the real world.
Our fifth grade students work hard to:
- Gain organization skills
- Learn how to initiative in their learning and asking for help
- Work independently for increasing amounts of time.
Conference:2:35-3:25pm
Lunch: 12:45-1:15pm
Bilingual/ESL
For elementary students in GPISD, Bilingual/ESL Programs provides a dual language program whose goal is bilingualism, biliteracy, and biculturalism. In this program, we provide one and two-way models, according to the needs of our campuses. In each of the models, the subjects contained in the curriculum are divided between the two languages of instruction, which are Spanish and English. No matter the language of instruction, the focus of the program is to develop knowledge of the necessary content in a way that can be transferred. The uniqueness of these models lies not in the way the subjects are taught, but in the students, who compose the classes.
A los alumnos de primaria en GPISD proveemos un programa de lenguaje dual cuya meta es de ayudar a los alumnos a lograr el domino en hablar, escribir y leer en dos idiomas, y valorar de forma equitativa dos culturas. Este programa se ofrece mediante los modelos de una y de dos vías, de acuerdo con las necesidades de cada campus. En ambos modelos las materias del currículo se dividen entre los dos lenguajes de enseñanza - inglés y español. Independientemente del lenguaje de enseñanza, el enfoque del programa es el desarrollo del conocimiento de la materia de modo que el alumno pueda transferirlo de un idioma al otro. La distinción entre los dos modelos consiste no en la manera en que se presenta la enseñanza, sino en los alumnos que componen las clases.
English
Spanish
One-Way
In a one-way classroom, all the students are from a non-English-speaking background. They are consistently provided with opportunities to acquire English. Beginning students learn to read and write in their native language, and these skills are later transferable to English. The student’s native language is not subtracted as English develops. It continues to be developed, with the end result being that students who complete the program will be proficient readers, writers, and speakers of both languages.
En el salón de una vía, todos los alumnos son de antecedentes de habla no inglesa. De forma consistente se les proveen oportunidades para adquirir el inglés. Los alumnos principiantes aprenden a leer y escribir en su idioma natal, y después pueden transferir estas destrezas al inglés. El desarrollo del idioma natal del alumno no se suspende mientras desarrolla el inglés. La habilidad del lenguaje sigue aumentando en los dos idiomas y el resultado es que al completar el programa entero los alumnos serán competentes en leer, escribir, y hablar los dos idiomas.
Elementary campuses that offer one-way dual language are:
- Austin Environmental Science Academy
- Bowie Fine Arts Academy
- Global Leadership Academy at Barbara Bush Elementary
- Daniels Academy of Science and Math
- Morton Elementary
- Dickinson Montessori Academy
- Eisenhower Elementary
- Garcia Elementary
- Marshall Leadership Academy
- Ochoa STEM Academy
- Rayburn Elementary STEAM Academy
- Seguin Elementary
- Whitt Fine Arts Academy
- Williams Elementary
- De Zavala Environmental Science Academy
Two-Way
In the two-way model, each class is composed of both native English speakers and speakers of other languages. The goal is to have both languages equally represented. Each language group receives initial literacy, reading and writing instruction, in their native language, whether that be English or Spanish. Once students reach 2nd grade, all students receive both English and Spanish literacy equally. For this reason, our Two-Way program cannot accept Opt-in students past 1st semester of 1st grade unless they have a documented Dual Language history. This will ensure students can be successful when they reach second grade literacy in both languages across content areas.
As with the one-way model, the subjects in the curriculum are purposefully divided between the two languages. This arrangement allows students to transfer their knowledge of the subjects from one language to the other. The ultimate goal is the same as for the one-way model: proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking in two languages.
En el modelo Dual de dos vías, cada clase está compuesta tanto por hablantes nativos de inglés como por hablantes de otros idiomas. El objetivo es que ambos idiomas estén igualmente representados. Cada grupo lingüístico recibe instrucción inicial de alfabetización, lectura y escritura en su idioma nativo, ya sea inglés o español. Una vez que los estudiantes llegan al segundo grado, todos los estudiantes reciben alfabetización tanto en inglés como en español por igual. Por esta razón, nuestro programa Dual de dos vías no puede aceptar estudiantes nativos de inglés después del 1er semestre de 1er grado, a menos que tengan un historial documentado de instrucción en un programa de lenguaje dual. Esto garantizará que los estudiantes puedan tener éxito cuando alcancen la alfabetización de segundo grado en ambos idiomas en todas las materias.
Al igual que con el modelo Dual de una vía, las materias del plan de estudios se dividen intencionalmente entre los dos idiomas. Esta división permite a los estudiantes transferir sus conocimientos de las materias de un idioma a otro. El objetivo final es el mismo que el del modelo Dual de una vía: dominio de la lectura, la escritura y el hablar en dos idiomas.
Elementary campuses that offer two-way dual language are:
Las escuelas que ofrecen el programa Dual de dos vías son:
- Mosely Elementary
- Travis World Language Academy
Gifted and Talented
By definition of the Texas Education Code, a gifted student is one who "performs at or shows the potential for performing at a remarkably high level of accomplishment when compared to others of the same age, experience, or environment, and who exhibits high performance capability in an intellectual, creative, or artistic area, possesses an unusual capacity for leadership or excels in a specific academic field."
Identified gifted students at the elementary level take part in a pull-out program in grades 1 - 5. Instruction for this class is provided by an Advanced Academics/Gifted Specialist who may serve two campuses. Curriculum units are interdisciplinary and incorporate logical, critical and creative thinking skills into core academic areas of math, language arts, science, and social studies.
Learning Resources
Specials
The influence of teachers extends beyond the classroom, well into the future. It is they who shape and enrich the minds of the young, who touch their hearts and souls. It is they who shape a nation's future. - F. Sionil Jose
Art
The visual arts program at Moseley Elementary is designed to meet the lifelong learning needs of our students by providing a meaningful experience that allows the development of problem solving and studio skills.
The Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills are incorporated within each unit of study to meet the states’ curricular objectives and expectations. Students are taught through the use of a Discipline Based Art Education strategy that integrates aesthetics, criticism, history, and production. Students are taught how to look at art and what to look for in it in order to discuss it. This is my third year teaching Visual Arts but my ninth year at Moseley. Prior to teaching art, I taught First Grade. My experience in both General Education and Visual Arts enables us to have an art program that is cross-curricular across all subject areas.. My goal is to have the kids be “Art Smart!"
Music
In Music, students perform, create, and respond to music. Students sing, play instruments, listen, and move to music. They read, notate, analyze, and evaluate music. Students are exposed to music of their culture and from different parts of the world, as well as, many periods of history.
Music education is an integral part of children’s education. It provides an avenue for children to express themselves and their emotions in a way that only music can. Music enforces a higher level of thinking and reasoning that improves children’s capacity to learn and comprehend. Because of having music education, children will lead better-rounded lives.
PE
Every child has the ability to learn. Along with that, every child's learning needs are different, and it is our job as teachers to meet those needs.
There are two very important skills a student should walk away from P.E. with: the ability to socialize in a group and the ability to understand the importance of Physical Education.
The main purpose of Physical Education is to prepare students for the world. Children need to learn to work together as a group; they need to understand the importance of physical education; and they know how to accept change, and how to learn from it.