Northwood Elementary PTA

926 W. 12 Mile Road
Royal Oak, Michigan 48073
Office: 248-541-0229
Fax and Absence Reporting: 248-541-4709
Principal, Carole Benedict
Secretary, Sharon Quist

Academic support offers students extra support in the area of reading, writing and math.
Students needs are met by following their individualized goals and objectives.
A variety of methods are used to improve student performance in the area of reading and writing such as the teaching of red words and syllabication strategies.

Music Is:

Mathematical, Historical, Literary, Multi-Cultural, Physical, Scientific, Emotional, Rhythmic Melodic, Artistic, Creative, Recreational, Occupational, Therapeutic, Core Curricular

The RCRT has the privilege of working with all the children and staff at Northwood. This includes:

• Coordinating and implementing the Reading Recovery program.
• Coordinating and facilitating school improvement goals and district goals
• Coordinating testing (MEAP, Stanford, etc.)
• Working with the staff to select and evaluate instructional materials
• Participating in district committees to plan and enhance curriculum

Royal Oak Schools offers Spanish to all students 1st – 5th grade. Learning Spanish is a fun way to increase your ability to communicate in an increasingly diverse community. Studies prove that students who learn a foreign language before puberty have an easier time acquiring the language. At this point in life, the brain is better able to make the connections necessary for second language acquisition. For this reason, it is vital to start learning at a young age. Our students receive Spanish instruction two times per week for 25 minutes. We use songs, books, games, and interactive activities to get students actively engaged in learning Spanish.