Grant Elementary
1536 S. Oakcrest
Casper, Wyoming 82601
Phone: (307) 253-1300
Fax: (307) 253-1311
Hours: 8:25 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Grades: PreK - 5
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School Description:
Grant is a PreK - 5 Title I School located in South Central Casper. We have about 235 students including our two pre-schools. Some of our students live within walking distance, but many come from all across the city. Over 50% of our students choose to attend Grant from other school areas around the city. We have a very strong focus on Reading, Math and Writing. We have a very dedicated and caring staff who work very hard with our students and their parents to lay the foundation for educated, caring and law abiding citizens.
Families:
A Parent-Teacher Association meets monthly to support students, staff, and parents of Grant School. The PTA sponsors a variety of family activities throughout the year, including an annual carnival and family reading and math nights.
As part of Grant’s Title I program, parents sign a compact that asks them to communicate with and support the school and staff. Families also are asked to make sure children attend school regularly, arrive on time, and complete homework as assigned. Parents are strongly encouraged to talk with their children daily about school, to encourage them with praise, and to ask them questions about their reading.
Finally, families are expected to attend conferences and school functions to show their child they support what is happening at school.
Parent-teacher conferences are held twice a year. A weekly newsletter and calendar events also are sent home with students.
Grant is a Reading First school. The program, which is funded through a federal grant, uses a scientifically-based, researched reading curriculum to focus on phonemic awareness, phonics, comprehension, vocabulary, and fluency.
Step Up to Writing and Harcourt Lanague address writing and language mechanics.
Grant also implemented a new math curriculum, Everyday Math, in 2007-08. The standards-based math program focuses on math skills, as well as helping students explain their thinking around math programs.
Grant also uses the Boys Town Social Skills and BEST programs to support positive behavior in the school, and the Every Child Inclusion Program provides an opportunity for parents and teachers to work together to support students in need of extra support.
A preschool is available at Grant for students ages 3 to 5 who qualify based on academic and economic needs. Students are pre-screened by the Child Development Center or the preschool teacher before being placed, and those with the most need are placed first. Preschool parents must agree to volunteer five hours per month in the classroom. All preschool students must be 3 on or before Sept. 15 and must be potty trained.
Grant students may participate in student council, Spelling Club, Chess Club, and Lego Robotics League. Grant also regularly welcomes the Missoula Children’s Theater, hosts a spring roller skating party, and offers monthly enrichment days for students.
Fifth-graders may participate in district basketball and volleyball.
Grant uses an extended-day program to provide additional support for students. Before school tutoring is available for students who are working on skill development. Students who need help completing work also may meet with their teachers before school. Several clubs also meet before school. An extended-day program also is available after school for students needing extra help.
Breakfast is served starting at 7:45 a.m.
Special education services are available for qualifying students. Grant makes an effort to address special education students’ needs in the regular education setting, and those in need of more specialized instruction are pulled to the resource room.
Students also have access to a Gifted and Talented program, as well as summer school.
