Putnam elementary School
At Putnam Elementary School of Science, children explore and understand connections in their work. Every day science is integrated throughout our broad curriculum. Students use the scientific method and inquiry to develop critical thinking skills that prepare them for a lifetime of productivity and learning.
demographics
Poudre School District 2015-2016
Asian 3% Black 1% Hispanic 18% White 74% --------------------------------------------------------------- FRL 31% ELL 7% Gifted & Talented 11% IEP (Special Education ) 8% |
Putnam Elementary School 2015-16
Other 5.5% Black 2.1% Hispanic 57.7% White 34.8% -------------------------------------------------------------- FRL 80.8% ELL 19.5% Gifted & Talented .8% Special Education 15.8% |
Culture & Community
Positive Attitude, Respect, Integrity, Determination, and Empathy are the pillars of Putnam Elementary. Students know that they are expected to hold themselves to these standards. Students are encourage to work together and use various coping methods to get themselves through tough situations. Putnam is a tight knit community that for students and staff; the school provides many opportunities to connect with families through cultural events and family visits to the classroom. Students and staff use similar routines and language to help students be part of a school culture.
Classroom Environment
At Putnam Elementary School the art room is equipped with a SmartBoard, kiln, two sinks and 7 tables. The classroom is surrounded b various forms of storage like cabinets, shelves, and cubbies. Students follow a routine of coming and grabbing their tickets and sitting down quietly. It is expected that the sooner the class is ready to learn the more art time they will have. Every art class is 45 minutes long and students come to art once a week with a 3 week rotation of double impact (specials) . Students in the art classroom are very active and move around the room to see demos, get materials, and create art. This makes a very interactive classroom with lots of excitement and movement.