School Report Card 2007-2008

Principal: Paul Currie

Enrollment: 253

Address:
201 S. Third Street
Pinehurst ID 83850

Phone: 208-682-2193

Fax: 208-682-2145

Website: http://www.ksd391.org/PES

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 MISSION

The mission of Pinehurst Elementary School is to create a positive educational environment through collaboration with families and the community to insure academic success for all students.

We thank all parents who are able to visit during the school year.

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.

We are committed to ensuring that our students are taught by a highly trained and qualified staff of instructors.

HOW WE ARE IMPROVING

Pinehurst Elementary School is implementing the Title 1 School Wide Pan that was developed during the 2002-2003 school year. The goals of the School Wide plan include increasing reading achievement, increasing reading fluency with comprehension and increasing accuracy in written communication.

WHAT WE CELEBRATE

Idaho Merit School 2004-2005

The learning environment at Pinehurst Elementary School is positive and a high priority. The school's motto is:
Be responsible
Do your best
and
Always remember to help the rest.

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 programs to prevent alcohol, tobacco and substance abuse. We collect, monitor and report on crimes and substance abuse incident on our campus and at school activities.

The students follow these

Guidelines for Success:

• Be responsible
• Always try
• Do your best
• Cooperate with other
• Treat everyone with kindness and respect

OUR STUDENTS' ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT

The following pages detail the performance of our students meeting state standards in reading, language arts and math as well as the progress of our school in reaching state and federal education goals.