Welcome to Cottonwood Elementary
Cottonwood Elementary
1747 North Andover Road
Andover, Kansas 67002
Telephone: (316) 218-4620
Shari Rooks, Principal
Office Hours 7:45-4:30
School Hours 8:35-3:35
Mission Statement:
We will work together at Cottonwood Elementary to be responsible, respectful and resourceful life long learners. We will do what is right.
”We”--students, parents and staff members of the Cottonwood community.
“Responsible” —All individuals will follow building and classroom rules that are fair, reasonable and essential for the daily operation of Cottonwood. (EX: Code of Conduct, agenda books, homework, safety procedures, family handbook guidelines)
“Respectful”—All individuals will be respectful members of our school environment. (EX: Code of Conduct; Instructional time, Character building, cooperation, BEST Assemblies)
“Resourceful”---All individuals will have the opportunity to utilize our resources wisely (EX: Library, Playground, Technology, Counseling services; PTO)
The Cottonwood community believes the following statements will help develop students to become successful life-long learners.
RESPECT:
We believe all members of the school community deserve to be treated with respect and fairness.
RESPONSIBILITY:
We believe that all individuals must be accountable for their actions and choices.
SAFE AND ORDERLY ENVIRONMENT:
We believe that learning takes place when there is a positive, safe and orderly school environment.
CURRICULUM:
We believe that the core subjects of reading, writing, and mathematics are the foundations of learning
EXPECTATIONS:
We believe that daily expectations which are challenging for our students will encourage them to reach their highest academic achievement.
SUCCESS:
We believe that every child should progress, when their individual learning styles are incorporated into the academic setting.
COMMUNITY:
We believe that learning is most effective when students, parents, teachers and community are active and responsible participants in the educational process.
