Learning at Helen Keller
At Helen Keller Elementary School, we are proud to offer a wide range of academic and enrichment programs that support our mission of preparing students for college, careers, and lifelong success. As a Silver PBIS Award-winning school, we are committed to fostering a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment where all students can thrive.
Rigorous Academics
We offer a standards-based curriculum designed to challenge and inspire our TK–6 learners. Our dedicated educators focus on building strong foundations in English Language Arts, Math, Science, and Social Studies, ensuring students are ready for the academic demands of the 21st century.
Our instruction emphasizes:
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Critical thinking and problem-solving
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Real-world learning opportunities
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Technology integration across subjects
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Collaboration and creativity
Family and Community Engagement
Families are welcomed throughout the year during Back to School Nights, Open Houses, workshops, and parent conferences — all designed to strengthen the partnership between home and school and empower parents to take an active role in their child's education. We offer:
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Parent/teacher workshops and conferences
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School Advisory Council and Title I meetings
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SBAC parent information sessions
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Community resource events
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Social and cultural activities
Helen Keller Elementary is a school where students are empowered to think critically, act responsibly, and appreciate diversity. Together with our families and community, we are preparing tomorrow’s leaders today.
PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports)
As a Silver-level PBIS school, we foster a positive school culture where students are taught to take responsibility for their behavior, show respect for others, and make thoughtful decisions.
We teach and live by the HAWK principles:
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Having Respect
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Acting Responsibly
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Working Hard
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Kindness to Others
These values guide everything we do — in the classroom, on the playground, and throughout our school community.