The Dual Immersion Program provides students the opportunity to be bilingual in English and Spanish. Instruction also emphasizes learning by inquiry, developing within the community and learning support through mentoring. The Traditional Program combines thematic and basic skills instruction which includes language arts, mathematics, science and social studies.
Students participate in reading clubs for additional focused instruction in reading and spelling.
Top of Page Lifelong Guidelines The Lifelong Guidelines and Life Skills programs provide students and adults at St. Helena Elementary School a common language and a basis for respect for self and others. When followed, they reinforce student motivation to remain committed to learning, and help students understand the social behaviors that will lead to success. By posting the Lifelong Guidelines and Life Skills value groups and using them daily, students become partners in creating a positive environment at school, at home, and in our community.