Mission: We believe that learning involves everyone at Eagle Crest -- students, parents and the school.
School Website
2008 Bond Projects
History
School Focus
Achieving Academic Success
What Makes Eagle Crest Unique
Before/After School Activities
Feeder Pattern
Eagle Crest Elementary School
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Grades: Kindergarten - 4th |
Ryan Ball, Principal |
School Website
Eagle Crest Elementary School maintains a separate school web site [http://eces.stvrain.k12.co.us]. The school's web site makes it easier to communicate news and information to parents. Please visit the web site for more detailed information and events concerning Eagle Crest Elementary School.
In addition to the separate school web site, an overview of Eagle Crest Elementary School is provided [below]. A similar summary is provided for each school within the District to make it easier to find the same information for each of the District's schools.
2008 Bond Projects
Thanks to the community, the passage of the 2008 Bond will provide funds for building repairs and infrastructure upgrades.
History
Opened in 1999, Eagle Crest is located in the southwest part of Longmont. Named for the eagles that used to nest in the area, the school’s colors and mascot were chosen by the 5th graders attending school there in 1999. Original student artwork was designed and submitted for the golden eagle mascot.
School Focus
The school’s goals focus on improving reading, writing, math and science with an emphasis on math and writing. Teams are working in professional learning communities to identify essential learning’s in both subject areas. Each staff member assesses their students on each essential learning to ensure mastery and prepare them for the next grade level.
School improvement programs are data driven with committees looking at assessment data to determine the needs of the school and then developing programs to meet those needs. Additionally, to ensure both vertical and horizonal articulation in the building, grade level and cross-grade level teams collaborate for student success.
Achieving Academic Success
In an effort to achieve academic success for all students, Eagle Crest offers a wide variety of opportunities that include:
- Teachers trained in the area of differentiation to address the academic needs of every student.
- Literacy support in the form of small group reading instruction to meet the needs of those students who are reading below grade level.
- Ability grouping in 4th grade math classes and the use of the Investigations in Math Program in all grade levels.
- A focus on character trait education with counselor presentations monthly in classrooms.
- Book Buddies, a weekly buddy mentor reading program where students in the 3rd and 4th grade are paired with kindergarteners, 1st, and 2nd graders.
- Looping that involves teachers keeping the same students for two years in grades 1 and 2 and grades 3 and 4.
What Makes Eagle Crest Unique
A strong Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) that strives to enrich the student experience through communication and involvement. The PTO funds a variety of projects including field trips, social activities, and technology acquisitions.
No Bully program to help students learn appropriate problem-solving skills and Peace Place that gives students a safe environment with peers to solve problems.
“High Five Award” rewards students who have demonstrated positive character traits with a trip to the principal’s office for a high five and a small prize.
Kindergarten is offered in a half day program and an all day program. Both programs run Monday - Friday. The half day program is avaialbe in an AM and PM section. There is no fee for the half day program. The full day program has a tuition of $250/month (additional details are available on the Erie Elementary School website).
Before/After School Activities
Eagle’s Landing: a before (7:00-9:00 a.m.) and after (3:35-6:00 p.m.) school child care program.
Community School: provides remedial and enrichment opportunities after school in reading, writing, and math, along with a wide variety of activities that include arts/crafts, drama, sports, and beginning Spanish. Check with Eagle Crest for the most current offerings.
Students may also choose to participate in Math Olympiad before school and Odyssey of the Mind after school.
Feeder Pattern
Students leaving Eagle Crest Elementary School will attend Altona Middle School and then move on to Silver Creek High School.
