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About Our School
A total of 463 students in grades PreK-5 attend Heavenrich Elementary. Daily attendance averages 95%. The principal is Mrs. Carol Selby. There are 24 professional teaching staff members and 17 support personnel, including aides, custodians, and a secretary. Heavenrich has an active Parents' Advisory Committee.
Accreditation
The District is proud of the school's efforts over the years to earn and maintain state accreditation. At this time, all district schools are accredited. Currently, the state is working to revise accreditation standards. As more is known about these new standards, the District is prepared to move quickly to ensure continued accreditation status.
Academic Core Curriculum
Academic core curriculum in Saginaw Schools is that set of essential academic learning that every student, K-12, is expected to know and do. Saginaw has adopted Standards for all academic content areas, for all students, and continues to develop and implement grade level benchmarks, assessments, and instructional techniques aligned with these standards. Saginaw Schools offer all students a core academic curriculum aligned with National and State standards, in history, geography, economics, science, mathematics, civics, and reading and writing.
The District continues to involve teachers at all levels in defining and refining the standards of these core areas. These standards, in addition to national standards, are directly tied to the District Mission and Graduate Standards. We recognize the need to continuously improve curriculum and to maintain a rigorous program of study for all students. Developing a core curriculum is a start not an end. Refining, managing and updating is a continuous job as we learn more about how students learn best and examine what all students need to know as they enter the
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