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Conflict Resolution/Management
A Conflict Resolution curriculum is in place in all classrooms, grades K-5. Students learn to understand and value individual differences, as well as strategies to use when they have a disagreement with others.Torrance Tykes Preschool [Summer and Fall 2006...]
Torrance Tykes Preschool is a State funded preschool for low-income families, run by the Torrance Unified School District. The program is designed for students who will be eligible for Kindergarten the following year and are the age of four by December 2. On a space-available basis, younger students are sometimes considered. Enrollment is through Torrance Tykes at (310) 972-6490.Student Council
Student Council provides students the opportunity to develop leadership skills and learn about the democratic process. Student Council members are elected officers and classroom representatives. Student Council plans and sponsors school spirit days and fundraisers. Funds raised by Student Council support student activities and gifts to the school that benefit students directly.Technology
Technology is a focus area at John Adams. We have a computer lab with 30 eMac computers with CD-ROM and Internet conductivity, a scanner, and two laser printers. We also have at least one Macintosh with CD-ROM and color printer in every classroom. We have telephones in all classrooms. The District provided us with a wonderful software system, “Success Maker” that supports the development of math and reading skills for our at-risk students. We received a State Technology Grant in the spring of 1997 to expand the use of technology in our Language Arts program and with the help of the PTA will have a printer, a 27” TV, and a VCR with access to cable programming in each classroom to enrich instruction/learning. Students receive technology instruction in the regular classroom, as well as, in the Computer Lab. The PTA is also helping us to building our software library. In 2004-2005 we implemented the Accelerated Reader Program.YMCA Before and After School Care
The YMCA offers before and after school care on the John Adams campus. The program hours are 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The YMCA operates this program. For further information, please contact the main YMCA at (310) 325-5885.Youth Group
Information about youth organizations and activities available in the community is sent home with students as it becomes available. Additional copies of flyers are available in the school office.
