About Us

Educating Winners Everyday

At Ellen Woodside Elementary, we strive to create a community that fosters a positive, student-centered environment.

All students can learn and should be provided with a variety of instructional approaches to support their learning styles.
Students have unique talents and abilities and become more productive in an environment where high expectations and standards are modeled.
Excellence in education requires a partnership and collaboration among the schools, homes, businesses, and community.
Students learn more effectively in an environment that is safe, healthy, nurturing , and respectful.
Students must learn to communicate effectively, solve problems, think critically and creatively, and act responsibly to make positive contributions to society.
Student learning is enhanced when curriculum, instruction, and assessment are continually enhanced and evaluated.
An effective school culture allows shared decision-making among staff, appropriates necessary resources and funds, and provides the training and support that ensures quality teaching and learning.
Students should be provided with a curriculum that is founded on basic skills, is relevant and incorporates real life experiences, and is enriched with higher order thinking and problem solving.