Named after Dr. Buzz Aldrin, the second astronaut to walk on the moon, the school opened during the year that Dr. Aldrin celebrated the 25th anniversary of the Apollo XI moon landing. The school also has four computer stations, a TV, and a VCR in each classroom. Aldrin Elementary educates a diverse population of students in an inclusive setting, including preschool handicapped, noncategorical, learning disabled, physically disabled, English as a second language, and general education programs. In addition to the core subjects, Aldrin students are taught how to learn in order to function successfully in a rapidly changing technological age. The school focuses on science and technology.
Technology serves as a medium for learning.
The educational program at Aldrin strives to develop each child to full potential in a humane atmosphere that fosters acceptance, respect, and trust. Staff members strive to motivate each child to perform tasks that are structured, sequenced, and commensurate with the readiness level and ability to create and maintain goals and curricular programs that promote sound principles of learning. The instructional focus is on science and technology with an additional emphasis on the study of space. Summary of Our Mission and Goals Aldrin Elementary School holds as its mission that all students shall be fully educated to prepare them to be productive, contributing citizens of the world. Diverse student populations enrich and strengthen our school community.