Mission Statement

The staff of Roosevelt-Perry Elementary School provides a research-based educational program that emphasizes rigorous instruction based on best practices for teaching and learning. All students engage in learning experiences that promote academic, emotional, and social growth. Home, school, and community connections support students' diverse needs in order to move toward proficiency.

Guiding Principles toward Proficiency

Learning experiences:

• Are creative
• Are challenging
• Are cooperative
• Are aesthetically sound
• Utilize current technology and intervention programs

The environment is:

• Positive
• Safe
• Nurturing
• Stimulating
• Enhanced with a wealth of resources

With a partnership that is:

• Inclusive
• Collaborative
• Dynamic

Where individuals are encouraged to develop:

• Responsibility
• Self-discipline
• Self-esteem
• Respect for others
• Appreciation of differences
• Cultural awareness

School Facts

• 11.4 total academic index gain in CATS scores for 2004-2006
  
  
• 9.8 gain in CTBS scores 2004-2006
  
  
• Reduction in overall Novice scores by 26%
  
  
• 2004-2005--15 point or more gain in Writing, Practical Living, and Arts/Humanities scores
  
  
• Title 1 school
  
  
• Blessings in a Backpack Program--partnership with Kentucky Harvest, Will Wolford Foundation, and Meijer's
  
  
• Family resource center (FRC)
  
  
• National Character Education Award Winning School 2005
  
  
• National Gold Level Team Nutrition Award Winning School 2005
  
  
• District- and state-level recognition of students in the area of art through PTA and Derby Festival
  
  
• Every 1 Reads Program--partnership with Hillard Lyons (more than 30 volunteers)
  
  
• English as a Second Language program (ESL)
  
  
• Daytime Extended School Services (ESS) program for literacy and math
  
  
• Child Development Program (CDP)--to Build a Caring Community of Learners
  
  
• District Literacy Reading program with interventions
  
  
• Teachers and learners collaborating for Success Pilot Program
  
  
• Dental education collaboration with U of L School of Dentistry
  
  
• Nutrition and Basic Care program in collaboration with U of L Nursing Students
  
  
• Child Development Program (CDP) and Character Education Program
  
  
• Counseling program--promoting character education and CDP
  
  
• D.A.R.E. program
  
  
• Junior Achievement program for fourth grade students
  
  
• Reading is Fun (RIF) program
  
  
• Student council and safety patrol
  
  
• Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP)
  
  
• Quick Recall Team
  
  
• Safety City program
  
  
• Stranger Danger program
  
  
• Starfish Program for second grade students
  
  
• Community Service Projects
  • Dare to Care
  • Metro United Way
  • JCPS Clothes Closet
  • Fund for the Arts
  • US Troops
  • Red Cross
  • Make a Wish Foundation