City Heights Elementary School

301 Mount Vista Blvd.
Van Buren, AR 72956
(479) 474-6918
Fax: (479) 471-3139

Principal: Mary McCutchen
Counselor: Lori Hamlin
Secretary: Sheila Huffstetler

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Schools Hours: 7:55 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Grades: K - 4 and Preschool Program
School Colors: Red and White
School Mascot: Cougar
School Motto: "Cougar Pride: Politeness, Respect, Integrity, Discipline, Excellence"
Teacher Motto: "We have Great Expectations for you!"

School Year: 2009-2010
Grade 04: 63
Grade 03: 69
Grade 02: 65
Grade 01: 56
Kindergarten: 49

Enrollment: 302
Attendance: 97.6%
Student/Teacher Ratio: 10.3/1






Special Education: 7.62%
Gifted and Talented: 1.32%
ESL: 2.98%

Teachers - Regular Education: 96%
Teachers - Special Education: 4%

Achievements:
North Central Association Member, recognized as a Great Expectations School (which denotes excellence in education), 100% Parent Staff PTA Membership Award, State PTA Safety Award, National PTA Honor Unit, PTA Golden Oak Award, National PTA Outstanding Unit Award.

Special Programs:
Core Knowledge, Great Expectations, Saxon Phonics, Saxon Math, Shurley English, Step-Up to Writing, Accelerated Reading Program, Tone chimes, Word of the Week, Gold Card Incentive Program, Ambassadors, Honor Roll, Perfect Attendance, Principal's Roll, Honor Choir, Grandparent's Day Recognition, Dogs for Dad, Mother's Day Recognition, Quiz Bowl, Journalism Club, Student Council, Honor Society, Compass Learning Lab, BUG Club, Family Night, Science Fair, Writing Around the World, Spelling Bee, and Teacher Advancement Program (TAP).

Technology:
Title I Compass Learning Lab, Laser Disc Players, CD-I Player, Sony Play Station Check-out Program. A twelve station multi-media lab is provided in the media center with Internet and e-mail access. All rooms are equipped with TV's, VCRs, and Cable. Each classroom is provided with sets of calculators and a computer for instructional use. A Smart Board is also available for classroom use.

Parent Involvement Opportunities:
School Improvement Committee, PTA Volunteer Program, Friendship Mentoring Program, PTA Leadership, PTA special events, Parent-to-Parent Program, I like Me Program, Business Partner Volunteers, Kindergarten Readiness Workshop, Title I Committee, Field Trips, Parent Center, and Hands Are Not For Hurting Safety Project.

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