Points of Pride
- We take pride in our students’ strong academic performance and pride they display towards their school. Our exceptional staff focuses on the whole child.
- Our school climate scores are one of the best in our district according to the 2008 Climate Surveys (2009 data is due out in May of 2009).
- LES embraces family and community engagement. Parents and community members are key contributors to the work that goes on at the school each day.
- LES is one of 17 schools in the nation designated by Eco-Cycle as a Green Star School. We focus our efforts on reducing our carbon footprint in our world.
Academic Goals
Louisville’s Achievement Goal is to improve reading achievement across all grade levels. Our Equity goal is to narrow the achievement gap for students in special education and students who are on meal assistance, in the area of reading. We continually reflect on student performance in all content areas, our teaching practices, and our school systems, so that all students achieve to their potential. Our character education and extra-curricular programming enhances our strong academic curriculum.
School Profile
In the heart of downtown Louisville, a community of learners is curiously exploring the world around them. At Louisville Elementary School, student achievement, along with building student self-esteem and self-confidence in a safe, caring environment, is our primary focus. We live our motto: “Everyday, we make a difference for each child.” The staff at Louisville treats each student as an individual, and student successes are abundant. At Louisville Elementary School, we believe that every child can and will succeed!
Our Louisville staff works to make a positive difference for every child and it shows. At Louisville, we are excited to see excellent learning results coming from research-based strategies and interventions. These methods focus on improving every student’s achievement in all areas. Our K-5 literacy program provides small-group, direct reading instruction at all grade levels, and we frequently measure student progress throughout the year with reading and writing assessments. In our daily, 60-minute math blocks, our instruction focuses on understanding number sense, problem solving skills, and demonstrating mathematical thinking through speaking as well as writing. Our instructional questioning techniques are constantly challenging students to think at higher levels so they apply their learning in other situations. Every child is challenged to his/her full potential.
At LES, we know our educational responsibility goes beyond test scores. We help our students become self-confident learners. We support the whole child, not only academically, but socially and emotionally. Some of the great programs we have at LES include:
- Positive character traits program.
- Dynamic TAG program that challenges students in core academics as well as art, music, and creative thinking.
- Small class sizes
- State-of-the-art computer lab with new HP computers and a digital projector for instruction.
- Exemplary physical education, music, and art programs.
- Kindergarten Enrichment program for our half-day kindergartners.
The LES staff believes it takes a village to raise a child, and together, our community is working to help children become self-confident, lifelong learners. Louisville Elementary School--what a wonderful learning community for staff, students, and families!