Primer language - glossary of terms

‍People

• Primer Leader – The educator who leads a cohort of students.
• Guide – The educator who assists a Primer Leader within a cohort.
• Content Teacher – The educator who teaches math or literacy courses through Prism.
• Campus Leader – The educator responsible for overseeing multiple cohorts on a campus.
• Fellow – A Primer Leader-in-training participating in the Primer Fellowship program.

Structure

• Campus – A collection of classrooms located within the same building.
• Grade Band – A grouping of grade levels within a cohort, typically K–2, 3–5, or 6–8.

Schedule

• Session – One of several multi-week instructional periods during the school year.
• Time Block – A designated period of time within the school day.
• Section – A recurring class or activity scheduled during a specific Block. Sections may run for a single Session or the entire school year.
• Lit Lab - Independent practice of reading comprehension, language, and grammar skills.
• Math Lab - Students develop core skills and math facts at their level.

Programs

• Pursuit – A hands-on project that helps students turn their interests and curiosity into meaningful work.
• Habits of Work – A daily score from 1–4 that reflects a student's preparation, punctuality, and engagement during a Section.

Technology

• Primer App - The platform families use to view schedules, track progress, communicate with Primer Leaders, and manage school information.‍
• Prism - Video platform for online math and literacy instruction