ENROLLMENT: 647
GENERAL LOCATION: Eau Claire
MASCOT: Cougar
SCHOOL COLORS: Blue and Yellow
GRADES: CD-5

AVERAGE CLASS SIZE: Gr. 1, 15; Gr. 2-5, 22

SENDS STUDENTS TO: Gibbes Middle, gr. 6-8, and Eau Claire High, gr. 9-12

OUTSTANDING FEATURES/PROGRAMS:
Art
Music, including strings
Physical Education
Computer labs
Computer management system for reading and math
Sustained, Silent Reading Program
Career Awareness Program
Guidance program
Child Development Program for four-year-olds
Cooperative learning
Extensive curriculum resource center
NASA Urban Community Enrichment Program
Artists-in-Schools Program
Writing To Read Program
Good Citizenship Program
Drama
DARE
Hyatt Park Dance Group
Life Skills, St. Luke’s Center
SAVE-ONE-STUDENT Mentor/Tutoring Program
Conflict Resolution

EXTRACURRICULAR OFFERINGS:
After-school day camp
Youth Incentive Program
Chorus
Musical programs
Safety Patrol
Cougar Club
Tutorial program
Student Council

SPECIAL INCENTIVES:
Spelling Bee
Science Fair
Essay writing competition
Independent reading awards
Art competition
Citizenship awards
Recognition for excellence, grades and attendance
Accelerated reading program

FACULTY INFORMATION:
Low turnover
Experience ranges from one to 30 years

COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT:
Parent-Teacher Organization
Adopt-A-School Program
PLUS (People Lending Us Support) School Volunteer Program
Professional Development School, a partnership with USC