Parkview Elementary School recognizes that relationships, high expectations and high quality instruction create the foundation for success in all academic areas. Parkview especially stresses the importance of reading and math, supported by the use of researched-based instructional strategies in all grade levels.
ESL Program
Parkview’s student population is approximately 1/3 students who speak English as their second language. Therefore we offer a highly effective ESL program to provide these students with additional support with their academics. Students involved in this program are fully included in all academic classes with their peers and provided additional support for the various LAU levels by our highly qualified ESL Staff.
Math
Parkview has recently adopted the Scotts-Foresman Math Series to support our math initiative. Students are assessed monthly for math proficiency using classroom assessments based on the district Learning Targets. We strongly emphasize mathematical processes and constructed responses (problem solving). Students in grades 3-5 are assessed using the District Benchmark Assessment, which is aligned to the district Learning Targets.
Reading
Parkview currently uses the Harcourt Trophies reading curriculum to support our reading initiative. All students are assessed monthly for reading proficiency using classroom assessments based on the district Learning Targets at all grade levels. In grades 3-5, students are assessed using the District Benchmark Assessment, which is aligned to the district Learning Targets. Students are also required to do an annual school-wide Book Report. Parkview has a school-wide reading incentive program called D.R.E.A.M. (Daily Reading Everyone Achieves More) where students are given prizes and awards for reading outside of their required reading class.
Achievement Gap Reduction (AGR) School
Parkview has a 15:1 teacher to student ratio in grades K5-1.
Social Studies
Social studies is taught daily with a strong emphasis on cultures throughout the world. Students in grade K5-2 are required to conduct a Social Studies Community Service Project and students in grades 3-5 are required to complete a Social Studies Research Project.
Science
At Parkview, we value the importance of science in an ever-changing world. Monthly classroom science projects and a school-wide Science Fair allow students to learn through hands-on experiences that provide them with an advantage in the real world.
Special Education
- Early Childhood: Parkview offers special education services for students K3-K5 in a small classroom environment. Our highly qualified Early Childhood staff provides resources and instruction at students’ various developmental levels.
- Resources: Parkview offers Special Education resources for students with multi-categorical disabilities. Students involved in this program are fully included in all academic classes with their peers and provided additional support for their IEP needs by our highly qualified Special Education staff members.
Speech and Language
Parkview offers speech pathology services for students in grades K3-5. This program is supported by full-time and part-time teachers.
Writing
Parkview focuses on writing as an extended part of the reading block. Students are required to take an annual school-wide Writing Assessment.