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Principal's Message
Taft
Maximizing Excellence
Summer is a great time to take a few minutes to review the positives we have a Taft. What follows are several points to consider this summer. Have a safe summer and we look forward to seeing everyone in August!
Tim M Keller
Principal
We are a Family Built around children
Everyone associated with the school is part of the Taft family. Teachers, parents, community members, other staff members, and students strive to achieve the Taft Family's goal to maximize excellence in all things.
A bit about Our Family
Taft School serves approximately 530 children in grades kindergarten through six. There are three classroom teachers at each grade level and class size ranges from 23 to 27 children per class.
In addition to a child-centered curriculum emphasizing each student's mastery of basic skills, the school offers a great variety of special programs to serve individual student needs.
We house the district self contained gifted classes for grades 4-6.
The guidance counselors help students deal with social and emotional problems that impact learning.
Students with learning difficulties receive help from special education teachers with extensive expertise in overcoming handicaps.
Parent Partnerships
Taft School is a child's home away from home and parents are truly viewed as integral part to our ability to meet our goals for each child to maximize their excellence. Parents are encouraged to become active members of the school's Parent Teacher Organization
The PTO has one major interest: enriching the children's school experience.
Volunteers assist in tutoring children, preparing materials for instruction, and supervising students on field trips, and in assisting in many aspects of the school day and special activities.
Student Activities
Students are encouraged to participate beyond the basic curriculum. Students can be part of the Safety Patrol, Student Buddies, Peer Tutors, Choir, Band and orchestra.
Becky Searl,
Secretary
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Connie Fickenscher,
Secretary
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