Rocky Mountain Elementary School

Grades: Pre Kindergarten - 5th (Bilingual)
Student Enrollment: 436
School Times/Schedule
School Colors: Blue & White
Mascot: Rocky Mountain Ram
CSAP Scores

Stephen Hoel, Principal
 
800 East Fifth Avenue
Longmont, CO 80501
(303) 772 - 6750
 
http://rmes.stvrain.k12.co.us

School Website

Rocky Mountain Elementary School maintains a separate school web site [http://rmes.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 Rocky Mountain Elementary School.

In addition to the separate school web site, an overview of Rocky Mountain 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

Named for the picturesque Rocky Mountains and nestled on the east side of Longmont adjacent to Rothrock Dell Park, Rocky Mountain Elementary (RME) was recently reorganized as a K-5 (Bilingual) school. During the summer of 2005, the school underwent renovations that included a new media center, new and expanded classrooms, and updated operational equipment.

School Focus

“The level of performance is no higher than the level of expectation.” Committed to providing a learning environment where excellence is the norm and failure is not an option, RME has initiated steps to develop a Professional Learning Community where collaboration and purpose of a shared vision are expected. Specifically, the school goals are to raise CSAP assessment levels of proficient or advanced to 80% or higher in both reading and math.

To achieve these goals, RME has scheduled time for the staff and principal to meet and collaborate on research-based instructional practices to better meet student learning needs. The staff meets monthly to discuss student progress and interventions, while grade level teams meet weekly to discuss student needs. Additionally, math and reading instructional coaches collaborate with teachers to enhance instructional practices and materials.

Achieving Academic Success

RME is proud to hold high expectations for all students, teachers, parents, and administrators. To that end, achieving academic success for students includes a variety of instructional strategies, tools, and programs.

  • Advanced math classes in grades 3, 4, and 5.
  • Title I reading and math support to meet the needs of a diverse student population.
  • ESL and bilingual instruction for English Language Learners.
  • Teachers focusing on individual student needs, current research/practices, and instructional data to guide student learning.
  • On-going, site-based, purposeful teacher learning.
  • Gifted and talented focus in all core areas to meet the needs of high performing students.

What Makes Rocky Mountain Unique

Many opportunities for growth and exploration.

Quality instruction for students in their native languages (English and Spanish).

A school that actively seeks and encourages family and community involvement to ensure all students receive a high quality education.

A Title I school where students with economic need are provided with opportunities and support to be successful.

A school environment that is welcoming to the entire school community.

A full-day everyday kindergarten education program.

Before/After School Activities

Before school, a breakfast program is available for students.

After school, the unique and challenging Rope World program is available for students as well as the community.

Feeder Pattern

Students leaving Rocky Mountain Elementary School will attend Trail Ridge Middle School and then move on to Skyline High School.

 

St. Vrain Valley School District  •  395 S Pratt Pkwy  •  Longmont, CO 80501        (303) 776 - 6200