Points of Pride
- Mesa maintains high standards of academic rigor for each student and provides a variety of supports and intervention strategies to promote learning.
- Mesa is a triple A school that values the integration of arts, athletics, and academics.
- Mesa welcomes and celebrates diversity. We have many programs in place to build character, prevent bullying, and encourage citizenship in our community.
- Mesa students, parents, and teachers report high levels of satisfaction on the BVSD annual climate survey.
Academic Goals
Achievement: Increase measurable student achievement in specific content areas through rigorous and relevant curriculum and instruction. Equity: Narrow achievement gap in all content areas as measured by CSAP results and curriculum-based assessments. Organization: Create and sustain positive learning environments that protect and respect rights of all individuals as measured by our annual school climate survey results.
School Profile
Mesa is a high-achieving elementary school nestled up against the mountains in south Boulder. Mesa is a "Triple A" school which balances academics, the arts, and athletics. We offer our students a wide scope of learning opportunities. Our school has been awarded the John J. Irwin Award for Excellence as an outstanding school of distinction.
Academics are a high priority. Teachers implement the best, research-based instructional practices to encourage critical thinking and question in all aspects of learning. Differentiation of instruction is woven into the structure of the day in all subject areas to meet the individual needs of the learners. Talented and Gifted (TAG) programs, resource room assistance, literacy, math and technology support are designed to help students discover their strengths and talents.
Arts, performing and visual, are highly valued programs which are integrated into the academic curriculum. Mesa was one of a very few elementary schools in the U.S. chosen to receive the Kennedy Center Schools of Distinction Award for arts education.
Athletics motivate our students to be responsible for their physical fitness. We offer a variety of experiences including the Mile Run, Bolder Boulder training, Jump Rope for Heart, and Fitness Club.