Teachers implement a balanced literacy instructional approach. Home reading support is essential to student achievement. Level tests based on our District Curriculum Framework are given to all students in grades 3-5. State assessments in reading and writing were administered to grades 3 and 4 to measure progress toward state standards. Individual Education Programs are developed for students with disabilities, and instruction is modified to meet each student's needs.
Progress is tracked using assessment of achievement each year.
A school wide set of standards called a Code of Conduct has been adopted and communicated to students and parents. A problem solving approach is encouraged and students write or use pictures to show how they will plan to handle a situation in the future. District policy is used as a guide, and parents are kept informed and involved as we work with students to develop positive responses to many situations. The Centennial Parent Teacher Organization is an active parent group and supports school improvement goals developed each year. Our school improvement design teams welcome parent participation.