Thompson School District R2J

Namaqua Elementary School develops physical, emotional and academic skills of students through an interactive and supportive approach. The school s special programs include art, speech and language therapies, music, physical education, talented, gifted and special education, remedial reading, occupational therapy and counseling. Namaqua Elementary School s academic curriculum includes English, language arts, math, science, social studies, writing, basic skills, and health and physical education. It encourages parent to take part in several activities, such as teepee days, gift-wrap fund raiser, bake sales, Halloween and Valentine parties, Odyssey of the Mind, family activity nights, hearing screening and staff appreciation luncheon. Based in Loveland, Colo., Namaqua Elementary School is a part of Thompson School District R2-J.

Thompson School District operates high schools, middle schools and elementary schools in the Loveland and Berthoud areas, Colo. It provides academic education to more than 14,000 students in grades kindergarten through 12. The school offers classes in various subjects, including English, reading, writing, basic skills, math, science, social studies, health, physical education, music and special education. It also offers career and technical education in civil engineering, architecture, construction management, surveying, interior design, construction trades and landscape design. The school provides assistance program that includes connecting, support, listening, nonjudgmental problem-solving, exploring options and social skills. Thompson School District has more than 1,000 certified and over 850 classified employees and is located in Loveland, Colo.