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Mission |
Our main purpose is to maximize the educational achievement of all students.
Engaging parents as partners, we will have high expectations for each child's education
We will create a safe, caring respectful school community that promotes lifelong learning for students and staff.
Adopted March 25, 2008 |
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Vision |
GALLOWAY RIDGE
Where high expectations for teaching and learning will lead to a school of excellence.
Adopted May 12, 2008 |
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History |
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Construction of
Galloway Ridge Intermediate was completed in 2000
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The school opened
January 3, 2001
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Galloway Ridge was
named for its location - near the Galloway Ridge subdivision
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School Information |
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Faculty Information |
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There are
approximately 45 certificated staff members, 20 classified staff
members, and two administrators
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The school also has a
bilingual assistant on staff to assist its Spanish speaking parents
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Special Incentives |
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The In-Club:
recognizes students who turn in all of their homework in a grading
period. These students are rewarded with pop or ice cream treats at
lunch each grading period.
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Honor Roll: recognizes
students who have at least a B average in all classes. Students
receive a certificate each grading period and their names are posted
in the school. They also receive a food coupon from a local
establishment.
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Perfect Attendance: at
the end of a grading period, those with perfect attendance will
receive a food coupon from a local establishment.
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Students of the Nine
Weeks: students chosen by their teachers will receive a certificate
for the grading period they are recognized. They also receive a food
coupon from a local establishment.
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End of the Year Awards
Ceremony: recognizes students having perfect attendance all year,
making the honor roll all year, and those selected by their teachers
as an outstanding school citizen. Students who participate in
service groups are also recognized.
- Cools Cats - Each nine weeks students who have met the criteria for model behavior in our school-wide discipline plan are given a treat and recognized at an assembly.
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Outstanding Programs
and Features |
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JA Biztown: an
economics unit with a field trip offered to all 5th grade students.
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Study tables: held
after school 1 night per week to provide extra academic help for
students.
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Intervention
Assistance Team (IAT): a team of teachers who meet to collaborate
regarding intervention for at-risk or struggling students.
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Achievement testing review
sessions: held prior to achievement
testing.
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Field Day: held at the
end of the year.
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Spirit days/weeks:
held throughout the year to motivate students and promote school
pride.
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Book fairs: held three times
a year
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Bobcat Bonanza: an
after-school activity night, held twice a year.
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Extracurricular
Offerings |
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Art Club: 9 weeks -
open to 5th and 6th graders
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Band, choir,
orchestra: open to 6th graders
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Drama Club: semester-
open to 5th and 6th graders
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Sports Club: 9 weeks-
open to 5th and 6th graders
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Music Club: open to
5th graders - Semester
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Safety Patrol: open to
5th and 6th graders
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Service Club: Year
long
- open to 5th and 6th graders
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Spanish Club: 9 weeks - open to 5th and 6th graders
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Student Council: open
to 5th and 6th graders
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Technology Club: Year
long - open to 5th and 6th graders
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Community Involvement |
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PTA meetings are at 6
p.m. the first Tuesday of each month. All parents are encouraged to
be involved.
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The Bobcat Bulletin
goes home around the first of each month to keep parents informed
about happenings at our school.
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Parents are encouraged
to volunteer in their child's classroom.
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All students are given
agenda books to record their daily assignments and to provide a
means for parent/teacher communication. Parents are encouraged to
write notes to teachers in the books whenever they have questions.
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"Double Scoop" ice
cream and curriculum night in May each year
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