For Parents

The Titan Hill Program provides extended learning opportunities for Titan Hill students at three levels:         

Inclusive (open to all students, interest-based)
Selective (try-outs, performance)
Highly Selective (performance, invitation only)

Inclusive Programming

Invention Convention

2nd through 5th grade students have the opportunity to solve a problem by creating an invention.  Information is 
distributed in November. Students work independently outside of school. Inventions, inventor's logs, and display boards are exhibited in competition in December.

Woodmen Oration Contest

Interested 5th grade students prepare and present a speech about a given topic.  Students receive information in early February. Weekly practices and the speech contest at the end of March are held during school hours.

Selective Programming/Academic Teams

Belin-Blank Exceptional Talent Search

4th and 5th grade students who score at or above the 95th percentile on subtests of the Iowa Tests of Basic Skills receive information inviting them to take a standardized test that compares their academic skill levels to those of students at a higher grade level.  Information is printed on eligible students' Iowa Assessment results.  The Saturday morning test is taken at an assigned Council Bluffs location.

Math League/Math Olympiad

Math League/Math Olympiad is offered for students in 2nd through 5th grade with strengths in comprehension, reasoning, and computation. Interested students try out in by taking a practice test consisting of five-six difficult word problems. Weekly practices and monthly competitions are held during the school day. 

Word Masters

Word Masters is a vocabulary competition based on completing analogies.  This program develops verbal reasoning abilities, addresses higher-order thinking skills, and emphasizes logic and reading comprehension.  Meets are held at Titan Hill three times per year.    

Highly Selective

Highly selective programming addresses areas of exceptional academic strength.  Students whose performance on district standardized measures indicates that they are not at the top of the grade level, but well beyond it, are invited to participate.  Sessions with the TAG strategist have a mathematical and linguistic base, giving students the opportunity to interact with content beyond that which is normally available in the classroom. Differentiated learning plans may be written.

Acceleration/Grade-Skipping

A student, parent, or teacher may request a meeting to consider acceleration.  Step one is a "consideration" meeting.  Parents, teachers, student, building principal, and program facilitators meet to share information and review current programming and acceleration procedures.  When the group decides that acceleration should be given serious consideration, the Iowa Acceleration Scale process is initiated.  A parental signature is required before the individualized testing required in the process begins.


For more information about the District TAG Plan regarding identification procedures and services offered to students click on the following link:
LC  District TAG Plan

Fun activities for you and your elementary school child

1. Help your child plan an activity for the whole family to participate in.

2. Make tonight a 'No TV' night with your family. Ask your child to help select games or stories, and spend some quality time with him.

3. Help boost your child's self-esteem. Take pride in her achievements and accomplishments today and every day.
4. Put on a history play with your child today. Help him learn about important events in world history or even your own family history.
5. Make learning to write letters and numbers fun for your child. Roll playdough or clay into long thin worms and ask her to create letters and numbers.
6. Ask your child to help make lunch today. He can pick a spot in the park so that you can share lunch together..
7. Take the family out to a water park today. Help your child put on sunscreen and explain the importance of protecting her skin.
8. Go to the park and take a nature hike with your child today. Ask him to point out different animals and what they need to survive (i.e. food, shelter etc.)
9. School's on the way! Help your child make a 'countdown to school' calendar. Ask her to cross off each day at bedtime.
10. Encourage your child to make a 'to do' list today. Help him make a list of things that he would like to accomplish tomorrow, then check the items once completed.
11. Visit a community pool with your child today. Go for a dip to cool off on a hot day.
12. Take your child shopping for school supplies. Ask her to brainstorm a list of things that she will need for school.
13. Help your child make a kite today. He can decorate it and fly it at the park.
14. Teach your child about recycling. Show her how to recycle items such as paper, glass and aluminium.
15. Take your child to a petting zoo today. Ask him to draw pictures of the animals that he saw today.
16. Visit the library with your child today. Encourage her to borrow books about a different country, and learn about the people, cultures, and customs of the that country.
17. On a rainy day, set up a tent with your child in the living room. He can pretend to be a forest ranger.
18. Help your child practice her math skills. Ask her to add up all the change in your pocket or purse today.
19. Teach your child about the importance of preserving nature. Help him plant a tree in the yard and explain how littering harms the environment.
20. On a large piece of construction paper, help your child write her name vertically. Using each letter, help her write words that describe her personality.
21. Make car trips fun for your child. Play a game and ask him to point out license plates billboards and interesting road signs.
22. Tell your child that you love her today and every day.
23. Help your child create and design his own phone book . Make a list of his friends names and phone numbers.
24. How much does your child know about her family history? On a map trace where your family is from and help her create a family tree.
25. Help your child write a letter to a grandparent or friend today. Explain the importance of keeping in touch with loved ones.
26. Get your child back in 'school mode'. Ask him to research a famous painter on the Internet. Get out the paint and let him express himself through art.
27. Teach your child about textures today. Ask her to find objects outdoors that are smooth, shiny, slimy or round.
28. Suggest that your child write a poem for a friend today. He can mail it to them for a back to school present.
29. Encourage your child to make journal entries and keep track of her experiences in a new grade this coming school season.
30. Have a back to school party for some of your child's friends.
31. Help your child prepare for school. Talk to him about setting personal goals this year.

Take Charge of Your Reading Life!

Below are links to reading logs that students can use to keep track of their reading.

Reading log for 2nd grade:
2nd grade Taking Charge of Reading Log page 2.pdf

Reading log for 3rd-5th grade:
Taking Charge of Reading Log.pdf

Kreft and Titan Hill Families, 

Kreft Primary School and Titan Hill Intermediate School would like to share our policy on requesting class placement for students.  

We understand that student success depends heavily upon the classroom environment and the relationship between the teacher and student, along with the student responsibilities of being respectful, responsible, safe, and ready to learn.  All of our teachers are dedicated, hard-working, and committed to growth.  

We do not accept specific teacher requests, however, if you are interested in providing feedback regarding your child’s class placement for the upcoming year, we ask that instead of requesting specific teachers, you share some traits and characteristics to help us better understand your child and make the most informed placement possible.  We also welcome information about your past experiences with teachers, as well. 

When providing feedback for your child’s class placement, please follow the guidelines below…

*Feedback must be made in writing to the building principal

     Kreft: kris.denton@lewiscentral.org 

     Titan Hill: Dana.Barker@lewiscentral.org 

*Feedback should focus on traits and characteristics, not a specific teacher name

*Past experiences with teachers are welcomed

*Feedback due dates will be communicated out annually. 

We will use your feedback to make the best decisions possible for all students.  As building leaders, we do have many points to consider when creating class lists and assigning teachers.  Although we will do our best to place students accordingly, we cannot guarantee any class placement.  We appreciate your understanding and flexibility.

Dana Barker                                                                    Kristine Denton

Titan Hill Building Principal                                           Kreft Building Principal

This form is to be used by students to file complaints of harassment, sexual harassment, or bullying.  This is NOT to be used for complaints of teasing.

Bullying & Harassment Complaint Form

Once completed, an administrator, will meet and interview you. Students may ask a counselor, teacher, or administrator for help completing this form.