Thompson Elementary School provides academic education to nurture the physical, creative, intellectual and emotional growth of students. Located in Tacoma, Wash., the school is affiliated with the Bethel School District. The school has an annual enrollment of more than 450 students from kindergarten through grade six. It has a parent-teacher association that works to foster growth and development of the education programs and promotes fellowship within the school. The school s academic curriculum includes arts, technology, reading, writing, math, science, social studies, language arts and physical education. Thompson Elementary School organizes various special programs that include extra algebra classes, science camps, field trips and reading programs.
Located in Tacoma, Wash., Jefferson Elementary School was founded in 1905. It has an enrollment of more than 150 students in kindergarten through grade five. The school conducts classes in math, science, English, art, health education, and general and social studies. Jefferson Elementary School also provides accelerated reader and pre-kindergarten programs for children up to the age of 4. Its facilities include an instructional activity room, library, computer laboratory, playground and classrooms. The school additionally maintains a therapeutic learning center for students with behavioral disabilities. It promotes students participation in various enrichment activities, such as community service outreach programs, musical shows and art workshops. Jefferson Elementary School has a parent-teacher association that provides financial support to the school. It operates under The Tacoma Public Schools, which maintains over 50 educational campuses that serve nearly 25,000 students in kindergarten through grade 12.
Sheridan Elementary School of International Language is a Title I school that offers remediation services in reading and mathematics. It offers the Foreign Language Experience (FLEX) program, which includes classes in French, Japanese, Spanish and English. The school additionally offers programs in art, social studies and science. Sheridan Elementary School of International Language has a parent-teacher association that organizes fundraisers, cultural programs and community activities. Its library houses various fiction and nonfiction books, tapes, CDs, DVDs and other resource materials. In addition, the school offers an accelerated reader program that encourages students to read books and take comprehension tests to measure their understanding. Sheridan Elementary School of International Language is located in Tacoma, Wash., and is a part of Tacoma Public Schools.
Manitou Park Elementary School provides Title 1 and Head Start programs to students in kindergarten through grade five. The school s staff members include subject teachers, nurses, psychologists, occupational therapists and counselors. Its facilities include a cafeteria, playground, library, classrooms, and computer and conference rooms. Manitou Park Elementary School s academic curriculum includes English, math, science, language arts and social studies. The school also offers classes in art, physical education and music. It provides special education programs to students with physical and learning disabilities. Manitou Park Elementary School s after-school programs include cheerleading, chess, science club and basketball. Located in Tacoma, Wash., the school is governed by Tacoma Public Schools.
Located in Tacoma, Wash., Lister Elementary School is a part of the Tacoma School District No. 10, which operates various elementary, middle and high schools. Lister Elementary School serves students in kindergarten through grade five. Its academic curriculum includes a range of subjects, such as math, science, social studies, English, reading, writing and language arts. The school provides various extracurricular sessions in art, music and physical education. The school also provides medical care, nutrition management, speech and language pathology, and guidance and counseling services to its students. In addition, Lister Elementary School offers transportation and food services. It organizes various events and activities, including open houses, semiannual barbecues and annual parent gatherings.
