Primary & Middle
School

DePaul’s
elementary school provides a complete academic program with emphasis on the
development of language and literacy skills in all subject areas. Students receive daily instruction in
reading, writing, mathematics, science and social studies. The curriculum in all subject areas is
closely aligned with the state standards.
Students also receive instruction in art, music, physical education and
health.
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All students continue to receive
individual speech therapy 3 to 5 times per week.
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Elementary students are engaged in a
project-based technology curriculum and have opportunities to use wireless
laptops, Smart Boards, digital and video cameras.
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In preparation for transition into
their home school district, students participate in social skills and self
advocacy classes on a weekly basis.
ELEMENTARY DEPARTMENT 2009-10
Level Teacher
LEVEL 1 Room 1 Kathy
McDermott
LEVEL 1 Room 2 Natalie
Rugg
LEVEL 2 Tanya
Averso
LEVEL 3 Natalie
O’Loughin
LEVEL 4/5 Tom
Hoag
LEVEL 7/8 Leo
Vollbracht
6202 Alder Street, Pittsburgh,
PA 15206-4389 || 412-924-1012
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