Our Vision

At Ellen Woodside Elementary, we strive to create a community that fosters a positive, student-centered environment.

Our Mission

• Create successful students who enjoy learning

• Build strong relationships with students and families

• Produce well-rounded, 21st Century Citizens

Our Values and Beliefs

• All students can learn and should be provided with a variety of instructional approaches to support their learning styles.

• Students have unique talents and abilities and become more productive in an environment where high expectations and standards are modeled.

• Excellence in education requires a partnership and collaboration among the schools, homes, businesses, and community.

• Students learn more effectively in an environment that is safe, healthy, nurturing , and respectful.

• Students must learn to communicate effectively, solve problems, think critically and creatively, and act responsibly to make positive contributions to society.

• Student learning is enhanced when curriculum, instruction, and assessment are continually enhanced and evaluated.

• An effective school culture allows shared decision-making among staff, appropriates necessary resources and funds, and provides the training and support that ensures quality teaching and learning.

• Students should be provided with a curriculum that is founded on basic skills, is relevant and incorporates real life experiences, and is enriched with higher order thinking and problem solving.