Why Choose This School

• California Standards Based Instruction and Curriculum in Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Art, Music, and Physical Education
• Student Achievement is increasing!
• Student Leadership Opportunities through Student Council
• Opportunities to Perform: grade level Plays, Talent Show, Holiday Choir
• School Wide Behavior and Incentive Program
• Monthly Star Student Recognition
• Scholastic Reading Counts and Read 180 Programs
• School Wide Writing Program
• After School Intervention Program in Grades 1-6
• After School GATE Art Class
• Full-time Resource Specialist and Instructional Aide serving both identified special Education students and Regular Ed students at serious risk of not meeting the standards
• Speech and Language Specialists are available by referral
• New After School Band Program for students in grades 4-6
• Student Study Team meets weekly to review student progress and make referrals to support services
• Bridges After School program operates Monday through Friday until 6:00 p.m. (Grant-funded, FREE to Parents)
• Special Day Classes for Special Needs Students on Campus
• Intermediate SDC Students are mainstreamed into the regular classroom and supported by specialists
• Head Start/State Preschool Programs provide educational and developmental opportunities for children from low-income and special needs families
• Parent Teacher Club Activities include Family Nights, Holiday Breakfast, and a Spring Carnival
• Community Partnership with Carmichael Kiwanis
• Cohesive, collaborative staff
• Highly trained, fully-qualified veteran teachers
• Teacher training in the Effective Use of technology and Technology Acquisition are priorities
• Five-acre Earl J. Koobs Nature Area is adjacent to our Campus
• Student gardens on campus enrich science curriculum
• Field trips enhance the curriculum
• Outdoor Education Program
• Our campus is old but beautiful: murals, flowers, trees
• A diverse environment allows students to interact with a wide variety of adults and children and to develop effective interpersonal skills: se habla espanol.
• Parent and Community Volunteers (Eskaton, American River College, Jesuit High School) are an integral part of our school program
• Our community cares about our families: Fall School supplies, Thanksgiving Baskets, year-Round help as needed. Just ask us!