Our
Mission
It is the mission of Columbia School to increase student
achievement by creating a learning community that will
encourage positive character in every person and
provide
provide an environment that inspires curiosity and discovery
of learning.
Columbia
Elementary School has a kindergarten-fifth grade enrollment
of approximately 225 students. There is one homeroom class
per grade level with several combo grade levels. Generally, teachers work together in "instructional
teams." Flexible grouping may be used during the day to
provide instruction that closely matches student need. The
mission of Colorado Springs School District Eleven is to
produce citizens who can:
We
Provide:
The
elementary school curriculum promotes skill development
in core academic areas. The development of language-related
skills is emphasized. Students are provided many opportunities
to apply learned skills through activities that require
higher levels of thinking such as creating projects, writing
reports, and preparing presentations.
The
academic curriculum is supplemented by Music, Library, Physical
Education, and Computer Education Programs. Band, grade
five, and Strings, grades four and five, are available
for students. Art is integrated into many areas of the curriculum.
Using the community as a classroom, students go on many
field trips. Special Education classes. Social
Work Services and a Gifted and Talented Program add to the
educational opportunities and are available for eligible
students.
We
Strive:
The
staff of Columbia Elementary school strives to achieve
the following goals as developed by our Building Advisory
Accountability Committee:
Using
exploration investigation and data collection, students
will:
- Build
literacy skills
- Increase
math understanding
- Work
cooperatively and collaboratively
- Know
and use scientific concepts
- Transfer
skills from one area of the curriculum to another
