Sampit Elementary School is home to a population of about 300 students in grades Pre-K through fifth grade. Our school is committed to helping all students develop the world class skills and life and career characteristics of the Profile of the Graduate by providing a comprehensive curriculum. Our comprehensive curriculum encourages students to strive for excellence at every developmental level and to evolve into self-motivated learners.
Educational and emotional needs of the students are met through small class sizes, a comprehensive reading program, innovative approaches to mathematics, cross curricular connections, and scheduling that allows for the continued professional development of the staff. Our balanced literacy program engages our students in meaningful whole class, small group, and personal reading and writing experiences. Through modeling, coaching, and discussion, students are equipped with a wealth of strategies to develop their reading fluency and comprehension. All students are immersed in rich literature available at the individual student's developmental level through the Panther Reading Program. Students in K-5 are encouraged to read independently in order to meet personal reading goals. Strong unit planning strategically integrates both social studies and science with literature studies.
Opportunities for continued growth and development are provided through technology, music, art, and physical education. The mathematics curriculum provides the students with concrete, tactile learning in math instruction to develop critical thinking. Students with needs in reading and math receive intensive small group instruction. Our teachers engage in the Professional Teaching and Learning Cycle (PTLC) process to enhance instruction. Teachers collaborate in grade level and cross grade level sessions to plan meaningful standards based lessons and assessments.
Academic success is a top priority for all of our students. We realize the powerful potential for improving student performance when the home, school, and community join forces for the good of our children. The school provides many opportunities for parents to be actively involved. We welcome their involvement as they join us as partners in education. Sampit strives to create a vibrant learning environment where students are academically charged and become lifelong learners and leaders. It is our mission to ensure that every student has the opportunity to Read. Lead. and Succeed!
Sabrina Goff-Mack, Principal
Jennifer Nesbitt, SIC Chairperson
