Curriculum and Programs
* Curriculum Standards * Gifted Education
* Reading Recovery * Counseling
* Compensatory Education * School Psychologist
* English as a Second Language * Athletics
       
Curriculum Standards
* In order to attain a world-class education system, DoDEA follows curriculum standards that are based on the content standards produced by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, the National Council of Teachers of English, the International Reading Association, the National Research Council’s National Science Education Standards, and the National Council for Teachers of Social Studies.
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 All teachers and specialists follow the DoDEA/DoDDS Content Standards specific to that grade level.
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 The teachers at Aukamm Elementary review the standards with their students using "kid language". This aids students in knowing what they are expected to learn and be able to use during each lesson.
* Early Childhood Education (grades K-3) teachers engage in developmentally appropriate practices.
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 "A Parent's Guide" informs parents about the four major curriculum areas (Language Arts/Reading, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies) for each grade level. This guide also lists ways in which parents can help their children and lists websites for children.
* High School Graduation Requirements are also available.
 
Reading Recovery
* Reading Recovery is a highly structured, intense reading program for first grade students who qualify for extra reading instruction.
* A Reading Recovery teacher works one-on-one with students for thirty minutes during the school day.
* Parental support at home is vital to the program's success.
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Compensatory Education
* Compensatory education serves third grade students in need of additional reading support.
* Students qualify based on results of the Scholastic Reading Inventory and the Developmental Reading Assessment.
* Individualized, small group, and whole class instruction is provided to support the classroom teachers' goals and the DoDDS curriculum.
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English as a Second Language
* English as a Second Language (ESL) instruction assists students whose dominant language is not English.
* The program is designed to meet the unique needs of these students so that they achieve academic success.
* Depending on individual needs, instruction may occur in the general education classroom and/or in a small group setting for a portion of the school day.
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Gifted Education
* The Gifted Education program identifies students with high potential and exceptional performance and offers challenges that match their strengths.
* Various instruments are used to determine eligibility for this program.
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Counseling
* The Guidance program at Aukamm ES consists of preventative classroom guidance lessons as well as small group and individual counseling sessions to work on specific needs of the student.
* Students, parents, and teachers can make referrals. Parent permission is sought when a student would be counseled on an ongoing basis.
* The Second Step Program, a classroom program that teaches skills in empathy, impulse control, and anger management, is used and encouraged throughout all grade levels.
* Super Kid Club and lunch with the counselor are two programs used to promote appropriate positive attitudes and behavior here at Aukamm ES.
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School Psychologist
* The school psychologist assists students, parents, and teachers in a variety of ways through direct and indirect services.
* The school psychologist promotes mental and physical health, as well as academic learning.
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Athletics
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Physical Education (PE) class and after-school clubs are the main form of athletics. There are no scheduled competitions between schools.
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Information on DoDDS-Europe athletics is available.