Frazier International Magnet School

Frazier International Magnet School students are accustomed to new and exciting ways to learn. We know that cooperative learning strategies are successful in boosting the achievement of all students from gifted to struggling. We implement Kagan cooperative learning structures in all classrooms. The structures provide a way for students to feel valued, to feel a part of the class and school, and to have equal participation. In class, teachers use theatrics, hands-on activities, peer support and editing, student-student tutors, and video taped lessons.

Technology is also an important part of Frazier’s instructional repertoire. We are able to create differentiated instruction by allowing students access to the Renzulli learning system, virtual high school, iPads and Macbooks at an almost 1:1 ratio, interactive weather monitors, USB microscopes, and more. Students receive twice weekly Spanish instruction – once learning vocabulary and culture from the language teacher and another where the teacher facilitates fluency practice using Rosetta Stone.

Literature circles and whole group questioning strategies have been implemented and students take control of their learning allowing them to better comprehend and ask high level questions.