Points of Pride
- Superior exceeded the BVSD median growth rate percentile (state median is 50%ile) in Reading 65% (BVSD 51%), Writing 69% (BVSD 54%), and Math 61% (BVSD 53%).
- Our students participate in many enrichment activities, such as the Songbirds choir, Chess League, Ellis Island re-enactment, and Frontier Days Hoedown.
- Our staff continues to refine their teaching using peer observation, collaborative planning, and ongoing, extensive analysis of student assessment data.
- Our school has received Colorado’s John Irwin Award for Excellence eight years in a row for overall academic performance in the top 8% of the state.
Academic Goals
Our mission is to encourage all students to reach their potential by engaging them in challenging learning experiences. We prepare our students to think independently, logically, and creatively; to enjoy learning; to be respectful of others; and to act as responsible citizens. We meet the unique needs of all of our students by using frequent formal and informal assessments to inform our instructional decisions. Our school goals for this year, in addition to maintaining our high rate of academic growth for all students, are focused on closing the achievement gap between boys and girls in writing, and increasing reading gains for special education and gifted students.
School Profile
Superior Elementary School is a neighborhood school offering an outstanding educational program to over 600 students in Kindergarten through 5th grades. We have four classes at each grade level. During the 2005-2006 school year, a curriculum task force wrote and aligned a blended curriculum matched to State and BVSD standards. With School Board approval, this will be implemented in 2006-2007. We take great pride in having created a respectful and friendly learning community where we strive to meet the needs of each individual enrolled in our school. Our academic standards are high, and students come to school each day with an understanding of the importance of doing their best as learners.
Special programs are offered in art, music, and physical education. Enrichment activities include a choir, musical programs, student council, after-school sports, a climbing wall, art contests and exhibits, chess club, book clubs, service projects, and intramurals. In addition we offer specialized programs in Talented and Gifted education, literacy and special education. Our character education program, focusing on a positive character trait each month, unites the community in common themes of respect for others and reinforces responsible behavior.
Parents participate actively in all school activities including classroom volunteering, organizing family events and working on decision-making committees. Staff development is highly valued and Superior Elementary teachers are highly competent and committed to educating all students.