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Awards |
Title I Achievement Award (2006) |
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Special features |
before- and after- school care |
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Scheduling features |
extended day |
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Dress code |
No dress code |
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School Mission
- Loma Verde educates all students to become life-long learners who are independent, responsible and productive citizens in our diverse society.
| Curriculum |
- This school has a particular instructional focus on back-to-basics, traditional instruction.
- Physical education is required for the following grades: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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Instructional Program Highlights
- Use of flexible grouping strategies to meet individual student needs
- Differentiation of curriculum to address learning styles and student interests
- Regular collaboration of staff members to plan effectively
| Activities and Sports |
- Clubs and extra-curricular activities include: after school programs include hip hop dance,; ceramics,; art,; Lego math,; science, and sports.
- This school has the following art(s) programs: band and chorus.
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Parent and Community Support
- At Loma Verde, parents are seen as partners in education and we make every effort to inform, educate, involve and empower parents and our community partners by communicating in a variety of ways including the telephone, newsletters, email, and on the school’s website and through regular meetings. We believe their involvement ensures high expectations and high standards for achievement.
Other news or notes
- Improving the academic achievement of all our students and reducing the performance gap between our advantaged and disadvantaged students has its roots in a dedicated teaching staff that professes the same high academic standards for all of our students and a well-articulated program of curriculum, assessments, and interventions.
| Technology and Facilities |
- 100% of classrooms are connected to the Internet.
- District provides transportation to this school.
- Recent or upcoming renovations: All classrooms have been modernized thanks to the support of the community through the passage of a bond measure project including the multi-purpose room. Every classroom is wired for the internet, has ample storage space, and lighting that creates an inviting environment for children.
- Gymnasium and physical education facilities: Our multi-purpose room has new flooring, paint and lighting. The field was replaced and new drainage and irrigation installed during the summer of 2006.
- Library facilities: The library has been modernized along with the classrooms, has an online card catalog system and hundreds of books available to students, staff, and parents.
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| Admissions and Enrollment |
- Graduates typically go to: san jose middle school.
- Students at this school enroll primarily because they live within the school's attendance boundary.
- Almost all of the students at this school come from the neighborhood where the school is located.
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| Safety, Discipline and Support |
- Safety and discipline-related resources include: Peer mediation or conflict resolution program; After school or lunchtime detentions; In-school suspension. Other safety and discipline-related resources include: bully proofing program and board policy.
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| Other Features and Highlights |
- Regular classroom hours: 8:30 to 2:50.
- Principal has been at this school for 2 years.
- Principal has 4 years of experience.
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| Source of Data |
Additional information, including curriculum and special programs, was either submitted to GreatSchools by a school official or comes directly from the school or school district's Web site. This page was last updated on 10/26/2007. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of information submitted by school officials.
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