Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary

School Vision and Mission:

The mission of Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary School is to meet the needs of all learners in a safe, supportive environment that better prepares each student for college and career readiness.

The vision of Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary School is to provide a professional learning community where each student receives rigorous learning opportunities to build a strong educational and social foundation needed to succeed in school and life. Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary School's administration and staff will provide:

- High Expectations

- Rigorous Curriculum

- Community Involvement

Promotion of 6B's Character Traits (Be Safe, Be Kind, Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be on Task, Be Present)

Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary School is an elementary school in Folsom, California, serving TK through 5th grade. Our student enrollment, reported on the California Basic Educational Data System (CBEDS) in August 2024, is 519. In 2022, our school was named a Distinguished School based on academics, student performance, and a positive learning environment. Our school is a place where students, staff, parents, and community members interact to create a collaborative learning environment while respecting and celebrating individual differences. Folsom Cordova Unified School District provided Equity training for select teachers in supporting our campus and providing a culture where everyone recognizes diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary School is structured around high academic and behavioral expectations, which helps to maintain, support, and encourage a positive school-wide atmosphere. Our school and staff reflect a culture of a caring, supportive and strong home-school connection made up of educators who hold California Teaching Credentials and paraprofessionals, both of whom are committed to educational excellence for all students. Teachers regularly participate in Professional Development (PD) and collaborative opportunities through our Professional Learning Communities (PLCs). As we serve the needs of our students, we offer programs that serve individual academic needs including Speech, Occupational Therapy, and Intervention Programs. Opportunities for differentiated learning help to provide challenges for all students, including those identified for Gifted and Talented Education (GATE). Additionally, we support English Learners (EL) with qualified staff and programs identified to develop English acquisition skills. Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary School is also home to a Student Care program. Our curriculum is focused on teaching students the district adopted Common Core State Standards in all grades. Materials used in classrooms are State and District adopted. Chromebooks are used in all classrooms. We are using a Professional Learning Communities (PLC) model to continue to build teacher efficacy that will support and improve learner outcomes. Our Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) Program is designed to support teachers and parents, as they bring Science exploration to the classroom. Additionally, students participate in Student Council, Music, STEM Night, Science Fair, Math Bowl, Spelling Bee, Cross Country, and other social events during the school year.

Our school-wide discipline program is based upon a positive culture approach including Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS), participation of Swamp Supporters, and student engagement. We utilize the Second Step curriculum, The 6 Bs (Be Safe, Be Kind, Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be On Task, Be Present), Positive Postcards, and Atta Gator incentives, which recognize student progress and positive choices. Students in need of additional support such as counseling and/or interventions participate in the Primary Intervention Program (PIP)/Special Friends.

At Sandra J. Gallardo Elementary School, we believe that all students can learn. As we work in partnership with our families, we can facilitate learning to ensure that our students will achieve their highest potential. This will be accomplished by maintaining high standards, teaching a rigorous curriculum, promoting good character, and supporting the social and emotional needs of our students and staff.