Jordan Elementary School
Cause Area
- Children & Youth
- Education & Literacy
Location
6711 Johnny Morris RdAustin, TX 78724 United StatesOrganization Information
Mission Statement
We, the staff of Barbara Jordan Elementary, believe our purpose is to educate all scholars in high levels of academic performance, positive social growth, and multicultural awareness. By mastering grade level objectives, our scholars will be adaptable to a variety of assessment criteria and technologically geared toward the 21st century. We accept the responsibility in cooperation with parents and community to teach all scholars so they can attain their maximum potential.
Description
School Goals
To master national, state and, district curriculum objectives.
To teach and model pro-social skills.
To utilize campus technology as learning tools.
To improve parent involvement.
To acquire skills in a second language and to develop cross cultural understandings.
Major Programs and Initiatives
Second language acquisition through our Dual Language Program
Prepare our scholars for the new State of Texas Assessments of Academic Readiness (STAAR) end-of-course exams
Prepare our scholars for 21st century careers through our College Readiness campus programs
School beautification projects: gardening, recycling, and other art projects