Welcome to Grant School.

At Grant Elementary School, we emphasize high academic standards while supporting the social and emotional development of our students. We promote academic growth, emphasizing written language skills and the development of higher level thinking skills for our dynamic math program. We provide hands-on science instruction with our “Nature Trail” and “Ocean Studies” programs as evidenced by our participation with UC Berkeley’s Lawrence Hall of Science’s “Families and Schools Project.” For our GATE students after-school classes enrich the academic experience. Our Montessori class is a wonderful addition which represents our commitment to a rich and diverse curriculum.

We are thrilled about our new EAST grant! Our upper grade students will expand their academic and technology skills by using 31 new laptop computers, DVD projectors, video cameras, and innovative software! We have four SmartBoards, FM surround systems in 10 classrooms and computers in every class, including the library.

Major Achievements

We have demonstrated continued academic progress by meeting the federal guidelines for Annual Yearly Progress in Language Arts and Math. More than half of our students met or exceeded grade level standards in reading and math.

Focus for Improvement

Our focus for improvement this year includes the development of a school wide intervention program to catch “at risk” students before they experience academic difficulty.

We will:

  • Continue to use literacy assessments early in the year to provide students struggling in reading with support and to monitor their progress. Initiate a schoolwide academic intervention team process to achieve this goal.
  • Implement new schoolwide strategies to improve English learners’ academic and English language development as well as their reading comprehension.
  • Use our innovative and expanded technology to improve upper grade students’ academic and research skills through selected projects. Technology will also enrich our students’ service learning, wherein we integrate a service activity with our academic curriculum.
  • Expand the use of research-based support throughout the school day to improve students’ reading skills.
  • Continue to support each student’s personal, social, and emotional growth.

    • We are committed to offering a complete educational experience at Grant. Our After School program provides academic, sports and fun recreational activities. We make every effort to accommodate working parents with hectic schedules.

    Our cafeteria reflects our modernization update with an expanded healthy menu. Our offices and classrooms have been completely renovated. We will have an exciting, sparkling new look to our school! I personally extend an open invitation to all of you. I enjoy meeting new families and am committed to the education of each and every student at Grant School.

Laurie Alexander
Principal
(707) 441-2552

Where we are Located

3901 G Street, Eureka, CA 95503
Phone (707) 441-2552 • Fax (707) 441-3321


Laurie Alexander
Principal (707) 441-2552


Map to Grant Elementary School
School Hours: Kindergarten - Third Grade: 8:10 a.m. to 2:05 p.m. Fourth Grade - Fifth Grade: 8:10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Minimum Days: 8:10 a.m. to 12:50 p.m.

California Distinguished School

2000

Honor Roll

2006

Academic Achievement Award

2006-07

Grant Elementary School’s
Strategic Plan

Mission Statement:

Grant School, an innovative educational community dedicated to excellence, prepares our students to be responsible citizens in this global society by engaging them in a creative and diverse curriculum that promotes exploration and celebrates learning.

Objectives

  • Each student will achieve individual excellence by developing the academic skills necessary to successfully navigate in a global society.
  • Each student will develop the skills and qualities necessary to become a caring, responsible, productive citizen who celebrates learning.
Tactics
  • We will expand our instructional practices incorporating innovative curriculum to best meet our Mission and Objectives.
  • We will provide a welcoming safe environment that inspires school pride and promotes community involvement.
  • We will expand and strengthen communication to better meet the needs of staff, students and families.
  • Administration
  • Teachers
  • School Staff
     
Laurie Alexander
Principal		 Email
     
     
Sharon Aslanian Second Grade Email
Travis Biasca Fifth Grade  
Jeane Brochard Second Grade Email
Gwynn Clark Third Grade Email
Jamie Bailey-Gast Fifth Grade Email
Carol Goodwyn Third Grade Email
Sarah Gradek First Grade Email
Carla Kraus Kindergarten Email
Patricia Launi Fourth/Fifth Grade Email
Joe MacTurk Kindergarten Email
Barbara Ogan First Grade Email
Margaret Ramsey   Email
Mardi Terrill   Email
Terri Vroman-Little   Email
     
Carla Brady Playground Supervisor  
Dianna Clifton School Secretary  
William Crnich Lead Custodian  
Adam Durkin Monitor  
Valorie Heidger Monitor  
Victoria Patton Literacy Tech / Aide  
Pat Person Librarian  
Betty Spivey Custodian  
Carrie Warren Food Service  
Debbie Williamson Literacy Tech  
Deanna Wooley Monitor  
     
     
     

Parent Information

PowerSchool

PowerSchool is our Web-based student information system for students. parent and teachers. You can use PowerSchool to send email to teachers. Contact your school site for a user name and password.

Homework Guidelines

Spanish translation
Hmong translation

After School Is Cool

After School Is Cool is our K-8 after school program.

Parent Handbook

Answers to frequently asked questions can be found in our parent handbook.
English • Español

 

 

Grant Elementary School PTA

The Grant Elementary School PTA meets on the second Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. in the school library. Call Grant School at 441-2552 for more information. Come join us!

Soleil Deknatel
PTA board president

Keri Canchola
Vice President

April Waterman
Membership Coordinator

Gwynn Clark
Teacher Representative

Patti Modine
Treasurer

Randy George
Secretary

Becky Reese
Auditor

Marguritte Morgan
Volunteer Coordinator

Maggie Ramsey
Teacher Representative

Laurie Alexander
Administration Representative

Anna Imrem
Hospitality Coordinator

News Releases and Accountability Report Card

Grant News Releases

Grant Measure T Update
Community Newsletter • Spring 2006
Report Card

Test Scores and Reports

STAR

Parent Guide to the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program
English • Spanish

API

Parent Guide to the Academic Performance Index (API)
English • Spanish

AYP

Parent Guide to the Accountability Progress Report (AYP)
English • Spanish