Mission: We dedicate ourselves to Lifelong Learning and Mutual Respect -- Self-Esteem, Self-Discipline, Responsibility, Problem Solving, and Excellence.
School Website
2008 Bond Projects
History
School Focus
Achieving Academic Success
What Makes Northridge Unique
Before/After School Activities
Feeder Pattern
Northridge Elementary School
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Grades: Kindergarten - 5th (Bilingual) |
Lorynda Sampson, Principal |
School Website
Northridge Elementary School maintains a separate school web site [http://northridgees.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 Northridge Elementary School.
In addition to the separate school web site, an overview of Northridge 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
As the name suggests, Northridge, established in the 1970’s, is located on the north end of Longmont and is the community center for a beautiful, established neighborhood. The water-wise xeriscape garden provides a striking entrance to a school filled with warmth and care.
School Focus
A school of diversity reflected in the strong and growing bilingual population, Northridge believes that all students need to develop proficiency in literacy and numeracy. Specifically, students will score at or above proficient at the end of a three-year period as measured by the CSAP assessment in the following areas:
- Reading - 75%
- Writing - 65%
- Mathematics - 75%
To work towards reaching these goals, a Professional Learning Community exists that allows the staff to analyze data to drive their instruction, while professional development activities are in place to support both reading and writing efforts including English language acquisition.
Achieving Academic Success
A positive learning environment that includes a bilingual teacher (sometimes two) at each grade level collaborating with other grade level classroom teacher(s) focusing on student needs and maximizing the learning opportunities for both populations of children is in place at Northridge. Additionally,
- Writing is taught for a variety of purposes utilizing Six-Trait Writing, Writer’s Workshop, and Writer’s Express.
- Right Start, Right Connections, and SOAR are used throughout the building for small group reading instruction.
- Flexible groupings at 4th/5th grade to challenge students in both literacy and numeracy based upon pre- and post-testing are in place.
- Investigations and related support materials are applied in mathematics instruction, with math content standards articulated to parents via Family Math Nights.
- Differentiation and extra challenge for students of all abilities.
- Extra activities for students including, but not limited to vocal choir, chess, physical fitness, student council, math clubs/games, and art.
- Challenge classes for students who require a more rigorous curricular focus.
What Makes Northridge Unique
Outstanding Art, Music, and Physical Education programs for all students.
A comprehensive physical education program that includes a climbing wall for students.
Conflict resolution training at all grade levels through a comprehensive peer mediation program that promotes positive character traits in the Project Character club and Peace Place training.
BOLT (Bengals Outstanding Learning Team) Best Bengals Behavior Awards and Student Star Awards that recognize outstanding citizenship and academic achievement both in and outside the classroom as a whole school community-building focus.
An active Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) that provides a multitude of activities including potlucks, an art show and a jog-athon to support students, staff and instruction.
Before/After School Activities
Breakfast Program that is available for all children who attend Northridge.
Third, fourth and fifth graders have the opportunity to participate in after school activities that include Sports, Choir, Art, Reading, Community Building, and a Bell Choir.
Feeder Pattern
Students leaving Northridge Elementary School will attend Longs Peak Middle School and then move on to Longmont High School.
| St. Vrain Valley School District • 395 S Pratt Pkwy • Longmont, CO 80501 (303) 776 - 6200 |