Our Mission
Crystal Lake Elementary School will provide quality education based on the skills needed for the twenty-first century. An integrated curriculum, implementation of effective teaching strategies based on the research-based practices of Learning Focused Strategies, cooperative/collaborative learning and the use of technology will be the educational focus to maximize the full potential of our students. The staff will provide a nurturing, literature-based environment with direct relationship to real-world applications through hands-on experiences, thus facilitating learning and enhancing student achievement. We believe that appropriate motivation will enable each child to learn. Through Positive Behavior Support, our students will learn to accept responsibility for their actions. Staff, students, parents and the community will work together positively and effectively to achieve our mission for Crystal Lake Elementary.
Vision
“Creating Learning Experiences
to Soar
above and beyond…”
The Mission of Crystal Lake Elementary is to ensure rigorous, relevant learning experiences that result in high achievement. The school will work together with parents and the community to provide a safe, challenging learning environment that ensures that all students thrive academically, emotionally and socially to become life-long learners and productive citizens.
We Believe
- Teachers and staff must embrace the philosophy that all students can learn and achieve high standards. of academic excellence regardless of language, disability, or economic/family situation.
- All instruction must focus on meeting students’ individual needs.
- A safe and secure environment is essential for teaching and learning.
- Parent and community involvement are critical to student achievement.
- Teachers must have an unconditional dedication and commitment to their students.
- Quality professional staff development enhances the school and instruction.
- Students must become productive citizens and contributing members of society.
- Students must Show Respect, Outstanding Character, Academic Price, and Resolve Problems - S.O.A.R.
School History
The school facility, built in 1960, is of brick construction and enclosed by a six-foot security fence that limits access to the campus except through the front office area. The campus consists of 6 buildings connected by open walkways, an administrative building, a media center, a cafetorium, and 11 portable buildings. The cafetorium is in the center of the school and serves breakfast and lunch each day. The cafetorium is also used for programs, award ceremonies, and after school activities. Our physical education facilities consist of 2 large blacktop areas, a covered pavilion, 2 storage buildings and a small office for the physical education coach. The art room and music room are centrally located so that all classrooms have easy access. A seventh building of 6 classrooms, 3 resource rooms and 2 computer lab was built in 1988 to accommodate the impact of the continued growth of the neighborhood.
Positive Behavior Support
Problem Solving Response to Intervention for Behavior (previously known as Positive Behavior Support – PBS) teaches students appropriate behavior and rewards that same appropriate behavior. PS/RTI-B is proactive. The object of PS/RTI-B is to encourage appropriate behavior in order to provide a safe and orderly learning environment that promotes excellence in all things. The Crystal Lake Elementary School Expectations are S.O.A.R.. It stands for Show Respect, Outstanding, Character, Academic Pride, and Resolve Problems. These expectations are modeled, taught, and followed throughout the school year. Students are able to earn weekly treasure box prizes, entries into a monthly drawing, opportunities to participate in the monthly themed dress out days, and a monthly special dessert in the lunchroom. Parents and guardians play a crucial role in the development of a child’s behavior. We may at times send home a Request for Parent Support. Ask your child’s teacher for more information.