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Grades: P-5
About our school
The mission of North Casper Elementary School is to build strong foundations that lead to unlimited success for students. This is done through high expectations, high time on task, a strong academic focus, strong instructional leadership and accountability for all.
Our staff
Students who attend North Casper have the benefit of learning from a group of 31 certified teachers with more than 350 combined years of experience. Learning is supported by 15 classified employees, including 13 highly qualified teaching assistants who are devoted to meeting the various needs of our students.
In addition to their classroom teachers, students at North Casper work with art, music and PE teachers.
Two tutors and one special education teacher work with academically at-risk students. An ESL teacher instructs English language learners.
A counselor does a combination of whole class guidance, small group problem solving and individual intervention.
An instructional facilitator supports the professional development of classroom teachers. Students’ needs also are supported by a speech/language pathologist, a social worker, a school psychologist and a school nurse.
Our curriculum
Students at North Casper use the Saxon Math program to learn the fundamentals of mathematics in a practice-heavy environment. A new version of the curriculum was adopted for the 2007-08 school year, including more problem solving and writing.
An integrated, multi-sensory language arts program helps students develop strong reading and writing skills. Students learn how to be active readers by reading quality literature. Students also use the 6+1 Traits of Writing to improve their written communication skills.
Science and social studies are taught to the Wyoming State Standards, using a variety of dynamic resources that tie into language arts and math skills.
Enrichment opportunities are available for students, and a variety of services are available for both special education and at-risk students.
North Casper also is home to two different half-day preschools. One preschool is federally funded and available to children of low-income families based on need. The other is a kindergarten prep preschool funded by Title I.
Our activities
North Casper classes run from 8:45 a.m. to 3:20 p.m. Breakfast is served at 8:10 a.m. An after-school homework club is available from 3:20 to 4:15 p.m. Monday through Thursday.
Teaching assistants also provide tutoring before school, after school and at recess.
A three-week jump start summer school program is available to help students brush up on academic skills.
Student activities available in 2007-08 will include a technology club, Spanish club, robotics club, science club and a club to help design the school’s Web site.
Buses also take students to the Boys & Girls Club after school.
Our families
Parent involvement is critical to the academic success of students at North Casper. All parents are expected to get involved in their child’s learning at home, encourage their children to read, attend as many school functions as possible and talk to their child about the value of education.
A parent involvement committee also organizes several family literacy nights throughout the year.
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