Finkl Elementary School recently hosted a successful family literacy night. Students and parents participated in an interactive “Environmental Print Bingo” game to encourage academic learning and home-school connections. At a recent parent-teacher forum, the school community also emphasized its low 8-to-1 student-teacher ratio and commitment to small class sizes. Families look forward to spring showcases that will feature students’ core curriculum projects in literacy and STEM.

Q1. Does Finkl Elem School offer any specialized bilingual or dual-language programs?

Ans. The Finkl Elem School has a full transitional bilingual education program to help Spanish speaking English language learners.

Q2. Is there an official homework help lab at Finkl Elem School before morning classes?

Ans. Yes, Finkl Elem School has a supervised early morning media center study lounge with computer and internet access.

Q3. What physical education or gymnastics equipment is in the gym at Finkl Elem School?

Ans. Finkl Elem School gym has modern climbing ropes, vaulting boxes and indoor soccer goals throughout the school.

Q4. Each quarter, how does Finkl Elem School recognize student academic growth?

Ans. Finkl Elem School has principal’s honor roll assemblies that celebrate students with academic growth achievement certificates.

Q5. What specific parent volunteer clearance track is required to help at Finkl Elem School?

Ans. Volunteers are required to complete a standard background screening application via the online district portal before they are able to participate in field trips.