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The Mission of the Columbus Public
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The Vision of the Columbus Public Schools:
- Students are active and responsible participants in the learning process.
- Students become good citizens and have opportunities to learn the benefits of serving others.
- Parents and community work in partnership with the classroom.
- Staff, administration and school board form a unified team committed to accomplishing district goals.
- Data is utilized to inform instruction and maximize the learning of each student.
- Continuous improvement is driven by data and the needs of students, parents and community.
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PROFILE OF COLUMBUS PUBLIC
SCHOOLS
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Columbus Public Schools are similar to schools
found in any midwestern community of 21,000 people. In other
ways, however, the differences which exist may be said to be
significant. The Columbus Public School system stresses academic
performance. Core area curricula for reading/ language arts,
math, science and social studies are aligned to the Nebraska
L.E.A.R.N.S. Standards. Curriculum guides for all other content
areas are developed using state frameworks and national standards.
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The district features six new or recently remodeled
elementary facilities with state of the art computer labs.The
elementary schools serve 1,473 students in grades kindergarten
through fifth, middle school houses 828 students in grades
sixth through eighth and the high school 1,165 students
in grades ninth through twelfth. The middle school provides
high track courses for eighth-graders in math, science
and foreign language along with core classes offered at
a variety of levels to meet students' needs. The high
school offers Advanced Placement Classes (AP) in American Studies, English,
Calculus, Physics and Psychology, college
placement classes, four years of German and Spanish, a wide variety
of industrial technology classes, and many fine arts
classes such as band, vocal music and theater. |
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Appropriate educational services
for all students is important in the Columbus Public
Schools. Students with handicapping conditions need specialized
services to help them maximize their learning capabilities.
A continuum of Special Education services and programs
are provided to meet individual needs. These services
include support of families and children in home and preschool settings.
School age children receive Special Education services in regular education
classrooms
and in
self-contained
settings as determined by each child's individualized
educational plan. |
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Staff Development is an essential element of Columbus Public Schools educational plan. Teachers selected for this district are judged to be highly professional with the desire and intent to continually grow professionally.
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