Mission:
The mission of Laurel Elementary School is to prepare students to be successful and worthwhile citizens who show respect for others, have good moral character and a good work ethic.

Vision:
The vision of Laurel Elementary School is to provide quality education by guiding students in their pursuit of attaining lifelong success.

Beliefs:
All students will have a variety of opportunities to learn and to reach their highest potentials. Learning will be applicable to the real world. Our school will provide effective leadership and a safe environment that is conducive to learning. Education is a team effort that requires responsible participation from the faculty and staff, the student, the family and the community.

School Improvement Goals for 2011-2012 :

1. Will meet or exceed AYP Benchmarks on the 2012 Grades 3-6 Reading/Language Arts Test.
2. Will meet or exceed AYP Benchmarks on the 2012 Grades 3-6 TCAP Math Test.
3. Will meet or exceed 4.1 on the 2012 Fifth Grade Writing Test.
4. Will implement RTI Reading interventions for students in the primary grades to increase students' grade-level reading ability needed for success in school.
5. Will participate in school-wide professional development opportunities designed to increase our students' reading and language arts achievement.
6. Will meet or exceed 95% attendance.
7. Will meet or exceed the System Wide Benchmark of 13 on the Explore Test.

We Are Laurel Shining Star Leaders!

We Are The Shining Star Panthers!

IMPORTANT DATES:

Happy New Year!

Welcome Back!

*School Closed on January 16 in celebration of Martin Luthor King, Jr. Day!

*5th Grade State Writing Test on February 1

Saturdays - Come out and support our students as they represent Laurel Elementary School in basketball games throughout the day!

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