Cedar Crest Elementary's Transformation: From 'F' to Projected 'A' Rating

A Themed Year of Excellence

• 🌍 Cedar Crest Elementary has adopted a "Journey of Excellence" theme for the new school year, transforming hallways and classrooms to resemble international destinations.
• 💡 Principal Stacy Ray, who arrived in 2022, focused on establishing structure and consistency after previous leadership changes.
• ✨ The goal is to create an engaging and exciting environment where students feel valued and anticipate a positive learning experience.

Academic Improvement and Strategies

• 📈 The school has seen significant academic progress, improving its state rating from an 'F' in the 2019-2020 school year to a 'B', with a projection of an 'A'.
• 📚 Strategies implemented include extended tutoring and dedicated classroom planning sessions, with staff often staying late.
• 🧑‍🏫 A key strategy is teacher looping, where teachers like Miss Beck teach the same students for consecutive grades, fostering familiarity and continuity.

Celebrating Progress and Legacy

• 🏆 This turnaround is a significant success for Cedar Crest, a legacy school with generations of families attending.
• 🎉 Miss Beck emphasizes celebrating both big and small wins, ensuring every child feels important and recognized.
• 💖 The "Journey of Excellence" aims to build a legacy of celebrating student achievements and fostering a sense of pride within the school community.