Cassady Alternative Elementary School recently hosted its annual “Multicultural Celebration,” a showcase of food, music and traditions from the diverse cultures represented in the student body. The campus is celebrating its “Rapidly Improving School” contribution toward the district’s overall academic growth goals for this school year. Students recently completed a campus-wide “Kindness Challenge,” performing hundreds of service acts for one another.

Q1. How does Cassady Alternative Elementary School use its Discovery Garden to teach science hands-on?

Ans. Classes come to the garden to learn about the local plant life and the health of the soil, making outdoor play a scientific inquiry for students.

Q2. Does Cassady Alternative Elementary School have any special “Kindness Rewards” during the annual spirit week?

Ans. Students earn “Kindness Coupons” for positive actions that can be redeemed for fun campus-wide privileges and public recognition for their character.

Q3. What are the types of digital literacy tools that are emphasized in the Cassady Alternative Elementary primary grades?

Ans. Our youngest learners are learning the foundations of reading via interactive touch-screens and literacy apps in fun, contemporary ways to learn.

Q4. How does Cassady Alternative Elementary School help make the transition from Kindergarten to first grade smooth?

Ans. We have “Step-Up Days”, when students go to their new classrooms to meet their new teachers and to reduce the anxiety of transition for young children.

Q5. Are there opportunities for parents to volunteer to lead workshops in the Cassady Alternative Elementary after school enrichment program?

Ans. We invite parents to serve as guest instructors during our seasonal enrichment blocks for children, sharing their hobbies from painting to yoga.