SKYWAY ELEMENTARY

Skyway Elementary is a public school in Caldwell, Idaho, which is in a medium-sized suburb. There are 755 students at Skyway Elementary, which serves grades PK-5. 35% of the students at Skyway Elementary did well enough in math, and 47% did well enough in reading. There are 20 students for every teacher. There are 52% girls and 48% boys in the student body. 54% of the students at the school come from low-income families. There are 37 full-time teachers and 1 full-time school counselor who are the same. Skyway Elementary is the 201st best elementary school in Idaho. In the Vallivue School District, 57% of students who took the reading test and 41% of students who took the math test were at or above the proficient level.

Skyway Elementary just started a program "Kindness in Motion", everyone in the school is working together to promote leadership, kindness, and a positive attitude as per this program. To start the project, the students made "kindness pledges." Now, these are hanging in the school's hallways as a bright show of support. This week, classes have worked together on things like writing thank-you notes to staff, keeping gratitude journals, and reading with a friend. During the "Kindness Parade" students showcased good things about working together and being nice.

Q1. Does Skyway have programs for music and the arts?

Ans. Students can take classes in music, art, and choir.

Q2. Do these programs include environmental ones?

Ans. The curriculum includes projects like recycling and gardening.

Q3. Does the school put on events for the community?

Ans. Skyway puts on open houses and family activity nights.

Q4. Are students encouraged to get involved in STEM?

Ans. There are math clubs, science labs, and coding exercises.

Q5. Does the school offer counseling?

Ans. Counselors help students with their social and emotional growth as well as their schoolwork.