Castle Hill Elementary
City: Lauderhill Grade 2014: F Grade 2013: D Grade 2012: C Change: The school will launch a reading intervention program to boost literacy skills. That will include monthly family literacy nights featuring guest speakers, community business leaders and other professionals. Students will learn how academics can transfer into real jobs and will be able to take books home after the events.
Lake Forest Elementary
City: Pembroke Park Grade 2014: F Grade 2013: D Grade 2012: C Change: The school will incorporate literacy and arts into every class. That means there will be more small group instruction, musical performances and plays. The school also plans to partner with the Broward Center for Performing Arts.
Larkdale Elementary
City: Lauderhill Grade 2014: F Grade 2013: D Grade 2012: C Change: The school’s curriculum will focus on science, technology, engineering and math. Among the program’s specifics: students in pre-K through second grade will create an edible garden; students in third and fourth grades will focus on recycling and energy efficiency; fifth-graders will use an interactive curriculum that takes students through expeditions around the world.
Markham Elementary
City: Pompano Beach Grade 2014: F Grade 2013: D Grade 2012: C Change: The school will launch new reading program focused on core literacy skills and technology. There will be monthly family nights where students will be able to take books home. The school will partner with United Way for additional resources.
Morrow Elementary
City: North Lauderdale Grade 2014: D Grade 2013: D Grade 2012: D Change: Reading and computer literacy will be the main focus. There will be more enrichment activities, a full-time computer science teacher and a reading spe- cialist. Students will be taught computer programming and learn to read and write code.
North Fork Elementary
City: Fort Lauderdale Grade 2014: F Grade 2013: D Grade 2012: C Change: A new marine environmental science academy will begin next year. That means students up to the second grade will grow edible gardens; those in grades 3 and 4 will focus on the local environment; and fifth-graders will learn about the world through interactive science expeditions. Each student will also be paired with a mentor.
Oriole Elementary
City: Lauderdale Lakes Grade 2014: F Grade 2013: D Grade 2012: C Change: The school will begin an International Baccalaureate program — an advanced curriculum that relies on student research and critical thinking and is also offered at the middle and high school levels.
Park Ridge Elementary
City: Deerfield Beach Grade 2014: F Grade 2013: D Grade 2012: C
Change: A new principal and assistant principal will be hired. Teachers at the school will have to reapply to work there for the 2015-16 school year. Science, technology, engineering and math will be the focus. The school will purchase 15 smart boards, new speakers and laptops for teachers.
Pines Lakes Elementary
City: Pembroke Pines Grade 2014: F Grade 2013: D Grade 2012: C Change: The school will convert into a science, technology, engineering and math campus. New 3-D printers and interactive whiteboards will be purchased.
Plantation Elementary
City: Plantation Grade 2014: F Grade 2013: D Grade 2012: C Change: The school will continue its museum magnet program, which uses project-based learning. Students will become docents during museum nights, presenting classwork and projects designed into exhibits.
Tedder Elementary
City: Deerfield Beach Grade 2014: D Grade 2013: D Grade 2012: D Change: The new dual language program means students will take half their classes in English and the other half in either French or Spanish.
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
City: Fort Lauderdale Grade 2014: F Grade 2013: D
Walker Elementary
City: Fort Lauderdale Grade 2014: F Grade 2013: D Grade 2012: C Change: A new principal and assistant principal will be hired. Teachers at the school will have to reapply for their jobs. Performing arts will be incorporated into core classes. The school will work with teaching artists, purchase art supplies, band equipment and dance/ chorus accessories.
Watkins Elementary
City: Pembroke Park Grade 2014: F Grade 2013: D Grade 2012: C Change: A dual language program will allow students to take classes in Spanish and English. kyi@tripbub.com or 954-356-4528