Maple Elementary

Maple Elementary is located at 640 West Cross Avenue in Tulare. The school serves grades K-6 with an enrollment of 540 students. The student–teacher ratio is 23:1. Math proficiency is 10% and reading proficiency is 16%. The student body is 49% female and 51% male. The campus environment stresses students working together and coming to school every day. There are a lot of homes nearby that are close enough to walk to the school gates. There are a number of local bus routes that make it easy to get around the area. The well-kept properties around the campus show that the community is proud of it. There are small local markets nearby that make it easy to shop. The park in the area is a good place for family picnics and youth sports on the weekends. People who live in the area and their guests can usually park on the street. Homes in this area cost between $285,000 and $395,000. Feedback shows that the staff is quick to respond to parents' concerns. This school is working hard to become one of the best elementary schools in California.

Maple Elementary recently held "Student of the Month" assemblies for the whole school to honor students who have done well in school and in their character. The school is part of the district's new meal program, which makes sure that all students can get healthy food that helps them learn. The Maple PTO is working on spring fundraisers to improve the technology and play areas on campus.

Q1. Does Maple Elementary allow students to wear makeup to school?

Ans. Makeup is prohibited for students in grades kindergarten through six to maintain a focus on age-appropriate learning.

Q2. What kind of after-school tutoring is available at Maple Elementary?

Ans. The school offers targeted tutoring in math and reading for students who qualify for extra academic assistance.

Q3. Are there any student leadership clubs active at Maple Elementary?

Ans. Students can join the Student Council to help plan school activities and learn about local civic responsibility.

Q4. Does Maple Elementary host family math or science nights?

Ans. The school organizes evening events where families can participate in interactive educational games and hands-on experiments together.

Q5. What is the procedure for a student who needs to take medication?

Ans. All medications must be kept in the office with a physician's signed authorization and original pharmacy packaging.