Belvedere Elementary

Belvedere Elementary School, located at 2501 Marshall Blvd., Highland, CA 92346, is a public elementary campus serving families within the San Bernardino City Unified School District. The school provides instruction for students in grades kindergarten through 6. Enrollment is approximately 590 students based on the most recently reported federal education data. The student–teacher ratio is about 23:1, reflecting standard class sizes across the elementary program. The student population consists of roughly 46% male students and 54% female students. According to state assessment data, about 28% of students meet proficiency standards in mathematics, while roughly 36% meet proficiency benchmarks in reading. Belvedere operates as a neighborhood-serving elementary campus designed to educate children living in the western portion of Highland. This school is working hard to become one of the best elementary schools in California. Within the San Bernardino City Unified public school system, Belvedere functions as a K–6 campus that feeds into district middle and high school pathways. Homes surrounding the campus commonly list for near $520,000 based on recent residential market activity in Highland. The campus is generally categorized among Highland, CA elementary schools due to its enrollment scale and neighborhood-based attendance structure.

A recent showcase held at Belvedere Elementary School presented the San Bernardino City Unified School District's Family Services focusing on families. As part of this effort, the district will be holding a Sports Physical Clinic on May 26, 2006, to assist students in preparing for competitive athletics, as well as to promote overall wellness through participation in these activities.

Q1. Does Belvedere Elementary School provide special education services?

Ans. Belvedere Elementary School does provide special education services in accordance with the guidelines of the San Bernardino City Unified School District. Services may include Individualized Education Programs (IEPs), specialized instruction as needed by students, and/or additional support staff to help meet students’ needs.

Q2. Are school meals available for students at Belvedere Elementary?

Ans. The students of Belvedere Elementary can access breakfast and lunch programs through the district’s nutrition services department.

Q3. In what ways do parents communicate with instructors at Belvedere Elementary School?

Ans. Parents generally utilize scheduled meetings with instructors (parent/teacher conferences), the school’s communication platform, electronic mail, classroom newsletters (noted) or bulletins as forms of communication.

Q4. Does Belvedere Elementary School conduct school or family events?

Ans. Schools within the San Bernardino City Unified School District routinely conduct events such as family literacy nights, seasonal events, student showcase events/academic awards, and parent engagement meetings. The types of events offered during the school year will differ based on a given school’s calendar.

Q5. How does a new family register their child/ren in Belvedere Elementary School?

Ans. In order to enroll and register a student (new family) at any area school, parents must provide proof of residence, immunization records, along with required records from a previous school. Most often this process occurs within a district (San Bernardino City Unified) school’s based enrollment system or at the school site.