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Grades: Preschool through 5
Each student will master basic skills in language arts, math,
science, fine arts and physical education. All students will show
respect for themselves, others, their school and community. The
school will provide a nurturing, caring and safe environment where
learning is an exciting, active process. All students will be motivated
to challenge themselves in everything they endeavor through academic
and creative experience and develop a lifelong love of learning.
The Viejo Elementary School community
prides itself on creating a safe, positive
and nurturing learning environment that
enables each student to reach their maximum
potential.
Each day begins with a morning
flag ceremony, which is led by a selected
exemplary student. Announcements and special
occasions are also celebrated at this
time. Bringing the entire school together
for a common purpose on a daily basis
helps us create a sense of community.
Our school
staff and parents work collaboratively to ensure students are successful
and challenged by setting high standards and expectations for all.
Special emphasis is placed on acquisition of basic skills, such
as reading, writing, listening, speaking and problem solving, and
the ability to use those skills effectively in all subject areas,
including language arts, mathematics, science, social studies and
the arts.
The principal
and staff at Viejo Elementary are adamant in the belief that, given
the tools, every child can succeed. To that end, a community wide
decision was made to implement a “Banked Minutes” program,
which provides teachers and students longer blocks of instructional
time four days a week. “Banked Minutes” also allows
our instructional staff to meet weekly for the purpose of improving
student learning.
Our students
learn to use technology as a personal tool to communicate, conduct
research and publish and produce original works. The school has
a well equipped computer lab, as well as classroom computers. Access
to the Internet is available in every classroom.
Esteem and
character building are an integral part of our positive school climate.
Each month, our school features a different attribute as a means
of teaching our children how to become good citizens. Activities
and discussions are planned around identified attributes such as
respect, responsibility, generosity and compassion.
Our discipline
program supports instruction by setting high expectations for behavior
while creating a safe, nurturing environment for all students. Through
classroom and school wide activities, students learn to become positive
and well-informed decision makers.
Our Peer Assistance League (PAL)
students work closely with other students to problem solve alternate
solutions to conflict. Our staff recognizes
the positive contributions of students at four awards assemblies
held throughout the year. Students are recognized for excellence
in academics, citizenship, sportsmanship and improvement. In addition,
students may earn Viejo Viking Awards daily and receive prizes from
weekly drawings.
A mandatory
uniform program is in place at Viejo Elementary. Our program encourages
appropriate school dress and provides reasonably priced clothing.
Parents are surveyed yearly regarding the mandatory uniform policy,
and for the past several years they have supported its continuance.
Viejo Elementary
has an active partnership with its PTA. This support provides for
technology, field trips, fine and practical arts activities, and
assemblies. Parent volunteers work alongside the teachers and participate
in school events to further support our educational program.
- Belief that all
children can excel
- Emphasis on basic skills development
- High standards and expectations
- Meet the Masters art program
- School wide Internet access
- Respect for personal accomplishments, as well as cultural
and linguistic diversity
- After-school enrichment and remedial programs
- YMCA child care on site
- Character education
- Peer Assistance Learning (PAL) conflict management program
- Fee-based and state-funded preschools
- Participation in state Quiz Bowl academic competition
- Noon sports program
- Counseling internship services for children
- Grade-level programs to involve parents in their children’s
learning (family math, science and language arts evenings)
- Family Fun Nights sponsored by PTA, such as Bingo Night,
Sock Hop, Square Dance
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