Russell Ranch Elementary

School Vision and Mission: We expect all students, parents, and staff to work as a team to promote the maximum academic, social, and emotional growth of each student.

Russell Ranch Elementary School is committed to carrying out its mission by:

1. Providing a safe and positive learning environment.

2. Providing caring and talented teachers.

3. Communicating effectively with parents and students.

4. Developing students' self-esteem.

5. Promoting student success and responsibility.

6. Recognizing positive growth and accomplishments.

7. Increasing the involvement of parents and the community in school activities.

8. Promoting comprehensive individualized academic expectations, through Response to Instruction/Intervention (Rtl), Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS), or enrichment as needed.

9. Providing opportunities for students to enrich and expand their school experiences through both classroom and extra-curricular clubs/activities.

10. Promoting appropriate integration of technology into the classroom.

School & Community Profile: Russell Ranch Elementary School is one of 23 elementary schools in the Folsom Cordova Unified School District. Located along the Highway 50 corridor, beautifully positioned in a well-thought-out neighborhood, surrounded by Folsom's finest establishments and scenery. Russell Ranch Elementary School has the distinct pleasure of being a California Distinguished School in 2014, 2018, 2020, and 2023. We fly our Distinguished School flag proudly as it represents every part of our campus efforts and all who step on our grounds. All of our educational programming operates with three tenets in mind: 1.) All means all, 2.) We are here for the children, and 3.) Parents are their children's first teacher.

Russell Ranch Elementary School provides a challenging curriculum while allowing students to explore and develop their interests and talents. All students are assessed formally throughout the year, and ongoing assessments guide the development of appropriate interventions and enrichment programs to meet the needs of all students. Our Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) schedule provides reduced class sizes to provide instruction for students in Gifted & Talented Education (GATE) accelerated classes and targeted instruction for remediation and extra supports. Due to the support of our Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), Intel Corporation funds, and parents, we are able to offer extended day programs, interventions, Science Technology Engineering & Math (STEM) curriculum, and a variety of after-school clubs, (i.e. Chess Club, Robotics Club, Engineering, Computer Club, and Musical Theater). Russell Ranch Elementary School maintains a positive school environment through the teamwork efforts of our staff, students, and parents. Our hardworking school staff is expected to model the behavior we expect from our students. We expect our students to be Respectful, Responsible, Friendly, and Safe. Our Parent Square messages (voice, emails, and text), school marquee, and web pages on our website allow for maximum communication from the school to the members of our community.

Frequent communication and strong parent involvement allow for an informed and positive learning environment. In the spring of 2018, Russell Ranch Elementary School received a grant of $20,000 through the State of California's Scholar-Dollars program. Those monies have helped convert our former computer lab space into an incredible Innovation Station/Maker's Space/STEM lab. The Innovation Station includes two 3-D printers, a magnetic whiteboard planning area, an interactive Lego wall, an interactive Promethean Board, storage, project space, and modular furniture designed for group and individual work with ergonomic, flexible, and mobile seating options throughout the space. The projects, curriculum and lesson plans will be sponsored by each grade level as we adhere to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and core curriculum support materials. This space will be a constant work in motion, allowing for exploration, creativity, processing and design.