A Vision of Excellence
From the moment you set foot on our school grounds, you can not help but notice that Palomares Elementary is an extraordinary learning environment. As you walk across the bridge onto our main campus, you are immediately overcome by the beauty of your surroundings; the soothing sound of the creek that meanders through the property, the smell of fresh air, and the lush green hillside all help to make this setting truly exceptional.
All Palomares students participate in a challenging academic program and continue to score Proficient or Advanced on state accountability measures, regardless of initial ability level, race, culture, gender, or socioeconomic background. Student success is in part credited to the highly-skilled, devoted, and enthusiastic teachers who facilitate learning by helping students make vital connections between the classroom and the outside world. Subject matter is taught in a highly integrated approach and students are motivated and excited to come to school each day. Students are given every opportunity to take responsibility for their own learning, through project choices, extracurricular activities, and enrichment offerings.
Our natural surroundings allow Palomares to serve as an Environmental Science Model School, integrating environmental education with rigorous core curricular standards and research-proven best practices. Our state-of-the-art science center allows both Palomares and visiting students alike to incorporate technology with hands-on, inquiry-based activities.
The instructional program is carefully designed to meet the varied needs of our diverse student population. Meaningful assessment results guide daily instruction and allow teachers to strategically plan an appropriate level of interventions and challenges. The staff is highly collaborative, reflective, and supportive of one another. We all hold the sincere belief that excellence is not an accident, and as such, we do whatever it takes to help every student reach his/ her potential. Our students are confident in their own abilities, proud of their accomplishments, and are motivated to attain new goals set along the way.
Through our daily words and actions, all students know that the entire staff is deeply committed to their success. Caring, trusting relationships are the foundation of our community, permitting students to rise to the highest of expectations. The home-school partnership, including open communication and the opportunity to meaningfully contribute to the lives of children, is not only encouraged, but seen as vital.
Looking out on the playground, you immediately notice that Palomares students genuinely care for and respect one another. Fifth graders shoot hoops with Kindergarten students; fourth graders jump rope with their second grade buddies. Our inclusive environment allows every student to feel safe, welcome, and accepted. As a result, discipline issues are virtually non-existent. Every inch of our well-maintained campus exemplifies our community’s commitment to achieving academic excellence and building strong character. Our students leave our campus well prepared to meet the ever-changing demands of middle school and beyond.
