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Enrichment Programs

Washington offers a diverse set of academic, enrichment, and social/emotional learning (SEL) opportunities for each and every student to help ensure a well-rounded development.

Enrichment

Our programs are funded by a combination of BSEP (Berkeley Schools Excellence Project) measure money, PTA fundraising, and special grants, and include:

  • Computers (upper grades)

  • Gardening (all grades)

  • Hip hop/dance (upper grades)

  • Library (all grades)

  • Music (all grades; fourth and fifth learn band or orchestra instrument)

  • PE (all grades)

  • Poetry (upper grades)

  • Science (all grades)

Students also participate in field trips (ranging from Berkeley High performances to a train trip to Sacramento), cultural assemblies, and class parties to celebrate learning milestones.

Support

We focus on the social/emotional development of children through an integrated approach that spans all grades and uses positive reinforcement, class meetings, cross-grade buddy classes, and conflict resolution.