2021-2022

Northside Elementary is steeped in a long history of tradition where decisions are made 100% in the best interest of students. We understand that education is a process that takes time and deserves our best. We know education is the silver bullet that breaks down barriers and backgrounds, opens up doors and levels the playing field. Staff members will collaborate, counter and command high expectations for themselves and their students.  They will also understand that balance in one's own life is an important example to model.  Each day they will give it their best and then leave it alone.

As a staff we understand that relationships are the gateway through which students learn best.  All students in this building will have an adult they can confide in.  Those adults willingly bear the enormous responsibility of ensuring students feel safe physically, socially & emotionally at Northside. We believe in equity not equality.  We understand that each student has different circumstances, resources will be allocated based on specific needs that allow all to reach specific outcomes. Staff and students in this building understand that they are LOVED.   This is the bedrock of our journey.

We will have a steadfast focus on systematic structures and data as evidence of student achievement and growth. We know data tells a story that is non-fiction.  Our focus is to uncover what that story is and how to unlock the potential that lies inside of each one of our students.  The belief that all students can and will achieve at high levels resonates in every classroom throughout the building.

We know that mistakes grow us. Each mistake made is a lesson learned and progress achieved.  We will fail forward with the willingness to try new things by planning, doing, studying and acting to better serve our students.  We will define what it means to be successful for our students in each lesson, each day, each grade level and as a school.

As a Thoroughbred progresses from a walk, to a trot, to a sprint so too will our students progress from learning to read, reading to learn and becoming lifelong learners and lifelong leaders.  This is the Northside way!

Northside Elementary School

School–Parent Compact

Schools and parents must work together as partners in the effort to improve student achievement.  The commitments listed below will help guide this process and promote an effective partnership.

Teacher Commitments

• Time for parents and students.
• Provide quality curriculum and instruction for students.
• Respect each family and each child’s unique qualities.
• Employ varied instructional techniques/strategies to target different learning styles.
• Keep the lines of communication open.
• Share homework expectations in writing.

Student Commitments

• Come to school every day.
• Be ready to learn. Have completed work and supplies ready.
• Cooperate with your teachers, classmates, and all school staff.
• Pay attention! Ask for help when you need it.
• Listen and follow the rules.
• Strive for high quality work by giving your best effort.

Parent/Family Commitments

• Make sure your child gets plenty of rest.
• Make sure your child eats a good breakfast.
• Provide plenty of quiet time for reading and homework.
• Monitor attendance.
• Monitor the time spent on T.V. and video/computer time.
• Be active in the schools.
• Be involved and support your child’s learning.

Principal Commitments

• Provide safe environment for students.
• Be visible, involved and accessible.
• Encourage teachers and staff to embrace students and families.
• Provide an environment that fosters positive communication.

• Las escuelas y los padres deben trabajar juntos como socios en el esfuerzo por mejorar el logro de sus estudiantes. Los compromisos enumerados a continuación ayudarán a guiar este proceso y promoverán una asociación eficaz.

  Compromisos de los maestros

  • Tiempo para padres y alumnos.
  • Proporcionar un plan de estudios e instrucción de calidad para los estudiantes.
  • Respete cada familia y las cualidades únicas de cada niño.
  • Emplear variadas técnicas/estrategies de instrucción para enfocarse en diferentes estilos de aprendizaje.
  • Mantenga abiertas las líneas de comunicación.
  • Comparta las expectativas de la tarea por escrito.

  Compromisos de los estudiantes

  • Ven a la escuela todos los días.
  • Esté preparado para aprender. Tenga el trabajo terminado y los materiales listos.
  • Coopera con tus maestros, compañeros de clase y todo el personal de la escuela.
  • ¡Presta atención! Pide ayuda cuando la necesites.
  • Escuche y siga las reglas.
  • Estuércese por un trabajo de alta calidad dando su mejor esfuerzo.

  Compromisos de los padres/la familia

  • Asegúrese de que su hijo descanse lo suficiente.
  • Asegúrese de que su hijo coma un buen desayuno.
  • Proporcione mucho tiempo tranquilo para leer y hacer la tarea.
  • Supervise la asistencia.
  • Controle el tiempo dedicado a la televisión y el tiempo de video/computadora.
  • Sea activo en las escuelas.
  • Participe y apoye el aprendizaje de su hijo.

  Compromisos del director

  • Proveer un ambiente seguro para los estudiantes.
  • Ser visible, involucrado, y accesible.
  • Anime a los maestros y al personal a abrazar a lost estudiantes y las familias.
  • Proporcionar un ambiente que fomente la comunicación positiva.

Menu will change to Wednesday: Chicken nuggets & Thursday: Pizza.