James Gibson Elementary School was recognized as one of 20 public schools in Henderson to earn a distinguished 5-star rating from the Nevada Department of Education’s Nevada School Performance Framework. This honor reflects the school’s exceptional performance and commitment to student success.

Q1. What unique academic programs are available at James Gibson Elementary School?

Ans. James Gibson has a Gifted & Talented program and a hands-on curriculum that provides students more of a challenge and makes their learning more interesting than in a regular classroom.

Q2. How does the school ensure that students are safe when they arrive and leave?

Ans. Staff at James Gibson ensure that students arrive and leave on time, which helps keep traffic moving and students safe.

Q3. How do parents find out about school events, changes in staff, and other news?

Ans. Families can stay up-to-date on what's going on by reading school newsletters, visiting the website, and getting notices from the parent-teacher organization.

Q4. What kinds of systems does James Gibson use to recognize students or build a culture?

Ans. The school has a "House" system where students are divided into small groups that compete to be the best at behaving and developing their character. This feature helps students feel like they belong and get support.

Q5: What does the school do to help families who are having trouble with attendance or behavior?

Ans. James Gibson has clear rules about attendance, an online way for parents to report absences, and open lines of communication between staff and parents so that problems can be dealt with quickly.