With more than 10 languages spoken across our community, students learn every day how to respect differences, build empathy, and engage confidently in a connected world.

• Annual Cultural Festival celebrating heritage and identity

• Inclusive practices that foster belonging and global awareness

• A school culture grounded in respect and curiosity

Taft blends strong academic expectations with individualized support, ensuring each child is challenged and supported at the right level.

• Differentiated core instruction in ELA foundational skills K-3 using the Orton-Gillingham approach

• Honors Math opportunities in 5th-6th grade

• Pull-out GATE programming

• Layered academic supports from intervention to acceleration

Students explore interests, build leadership skills, and gain confidence through enriching programs woven into the school day.

• Comprehensive Music Program including Band, Orchestra, and Choir

• Elementary Athletics: Track and Basketball

• Student Leadership Groups

• Lunchtime Enrichment Clubs:

  • Art Club

  • Screenprinting Club

  • Jump Rope Club

Taft provides integrated supports so students feel safe, supported, and ready to learn.

• Full-time school counselor

• On-site community counselor & school social worker

• Community School resources for families

• Free breakfast

• Free lunch

• Free supper snack

Every student deserves the opportunity to succeed.

Taft teachers engage in ongoing professional learning and use research-based practices to continually improve instruction.

• Ongoing professional development

• Evidence-based teaching strategies

• A culture of growth and collaboration