Banyan Elementary School (Alta Loma, California)

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1 Banyan Elementary School
- 1.1 Mission Statement
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[edit] Banyan Elementary School

Banyan Elementary School is Alta Loma’s tenth and last school site to be built. Housed in temporary facilities, Banyan first opened its doors to 230 students in 1997. Now in its tenth year, the 716 students are housed in the permanent building and the number of students continues to grow. Even though Banyan is the newest school, it has consistently scored higher on standardized tests than any other in the district. This brings true meaning to Banyan’s school slogan, “Achieving Beyond the Expected.”

Banyan Bulldogs are a diverse group, speaking nineteen different languages. Banyan Bulldogs are caring and responsive to the needs of the community. They get involved in social awareness endeavors such as jump rope for heart, collecting cans to earn money for PS89 (a New York elementary school), or collecting shoe boxes full of supplies for needy children in Operation Christmas. They are eager to participate in the PTA Reflections program, community track meet, Math Olympiad, noontime sports program, or can be seen on weekly student broadcasts produced from the media studio.

The Banyan parent community has been involved from the conception of the school. Banyan believes that students benefit when the home and school work together as a team. Parents are encouraged to spend as much time as they can on campus working in individual classrooms, or helping in the staff workroom under the direction of the Volunteer Coordinator. The Banyan Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is a true partner that puts kids first in all mutual endeavors. The teachers and support staff at Banyan Elementary School are equal to none. Many are grant recipients and trainers for the California Reading and Literature Project. Students are clearly their highest priority. Teachers believe all students are capable of learning and worthy of our best efforts.

Banyan Elementary School invites you to visit and experience the commitment to excellence promoted by staff, parents, and students in a safe, nurturing environment, where all students find opportunities for learning.

[edit] Mission Statement

Banyan School is committed to providing quality education with an emphasis on academics. Students will gain a solid foundation in the basic skills of reading, mathematics, language arts, science, social studies, health, physical education, and fine arts, as well as utilizing today’s technological resources. We will set high standards and expectations for all students in an atmosphere of love, respect and excellence while maintaining a safe and orderly environment.