Children are prepared for the future by learning a basic knowledge of math skills, reading skills, and social skills. The teachers strive to help children acquire a high self esteem and to get along with others.They also prepare for the future with technology. They use the Internet, Word Prosessing for publishing stories, and educational games on the computer.
Kids like to come to first grade here at Burks Elementary because the kind teachers are "kid friendly." Another reason the kids like to come to first grade at Burks is because they do descriptive writings, combined literacy and math, and they go to The Planetarium and other fun field trips.