Canyon Elementary
Science Magnet School
School Report Card 2007-08

Principal:Susan Hansen-Barber
Enrollment: 64 students
Address: 27491 E. Schoolhouse Loop Rd.
Cataldo, Idaho  83810
Phone: 208) 682-2749
Fax: (208) 682-3047
Website: http: www.ksd391org/canyon

 OUR MISSION
Our mission at Canyon Elementary Science Magnet School, in partnership with our students, families, and local community, is to provide each student with academic, technological, and social skills.

KEEPING YOU INFORMED

This report is a summary of some indicators of the performance of our school. No single report can tell the whole story of our school’s educational program or the people who work and learn here. We encourage you to find out firsthand by visiting our school.  If you are a parent of one of our students, we invite you to take an active role in your child’s learning because studies show that when parents are involved, students do better in school.

KEEPING YOU INFORMED

This report is a summary of some indicators of the performance of our school. No single report can tell the whole story of our school’s educational program or the people who work and learn here. We encourage you to find out firsthand by visiting our school.  If you are a parent of one of our students, we invite you to take an active role in your child’s learning because studies show that when parents are involved, students do better in school.

HOW WE ARE IMPROVING

We at Canyon are committed to the education of the whole child.  Through our use of an integrated approach to curriculum, with science as a focus, students will learn the problem-solving and critical thinking skills needed to achieve success. Students are also grouped by ability level in reading and language arts, challenging them to work to their potential.

OPTIONS FOR PARENTS

Family involvement at Canyon is central to our students’ success.  Opportunities for parents include:

·         Canyon School Organization members

·         Classroom volunteers

·         Volunteer Readers

·         Art Program volunteers

·         Science Magnet School committee

• WHAT WE CELEBRATE
  Canyon Elementary students achieved Adequate Yearly Progress in all areas of the ISAT in Grades 3-5

• Canyon Elementary achieved the goal of becoming a Science Magnet School

 OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY

Many factors, such as how often a child attends school, moving frequently, and English language experience, influence school achievement. Measuring these characteristics helps us understand our students’ needs.

Our school values the involvement of parents and we thank all parents who are able to visit the school during the year.

We are committed to ensuring that highly trained and qualified teachers instruct our students. Parents are welcome to request information about the qualification of their child’s teachers at anytime. In addition, if the need arises for your child to be taught by a teacher without complete qualifications for more than four weeks, we will notify you.

 OUR SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT

:Our goal is to provide a place for students to learn without distractions and concerns for safety. We closely monitor activities on our campus and offer comprehensive programs to prevent alcohol, tobacco, and substance abuse. As required by state and federal laws and rules, we collect, monitor, and report on crimes and substance abuse incidents on our campus and at school activities. A complete report of this information about our school and district is available at http://www.sde.idaho.gov/ipd/reportcard/SchoolReportCard.asp or by contacting Bonnie Farmin in our school district.

 
OUR STUDENTS’ ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

 ABOUT OUR STUDENTS’ TEST RESULTS 

Included with this are “Adequate Yearly Progress Assessment Reports.” These reports provide detailed information about the academic performance of our students and specific groups of students on state reading, math, and language usage tests. 

ABOUT OUR SCHOOL’S PROGRESS

The results from these tests also are used to measure the progress of our school toward state and federal goals. The report called “Adequate Yearly Progress Indicators” details which goals our school met and those we may have missed.