Constellation Schools: Elyria Community

Elyria Community Elementary is proud of our academic achievement. Based on achievement test scores of the previous years, students earned a Continuous lmprovement rating from the Ohio Department of Education and held this rating for the last three years. In 2009-2010, Elyria Community Elementary was rated EXCELLENT! All chosen curriculum is aligned with the Ohio Academic Content Standards and is designed to guide students towards their grade level goals. Content areas include Reading, Language Arts, Spelling, Phonics, Math, Science, Health, and Social Studies. Teachers set high standards for achievement and behavior in their classrooms and expect that with age appropriate teaching methods, all students will achieve to their highest potential. Title 1 services (small grouping with reading/math teachers) and Special Education services are implemented to assist students with individual needs to reach their grade level goals. Furthermore, instruction is enhanced through the use of technology in the computer lab, integrating classroom projects with such programs as word processing. PowerPoint, Publisher, and Internet based research. Special area instruction includes Art, Music, Band (grades 4-7), and Physical Education. In addition, Parent and Community involvement, along with our Character Education program enhances our educational plan as well, which secures a safe and nurturing learning environment for our students.