School
Description
Thomas Page Elementary School, located within the city
limits of Cotati, is one of thirteen schools in the Cotati-Rohnert
Park Unified School District.
Special Programs
Thomas Page Elementary receives special funds for supplemental
education programs which include the following:
· School Improvement Program (SIP)
· Title I
· Title V
· English Language Development (ELD)
· Title II
· Resource Specialist Program (RSP)
Intervention Services
As a part of our efforts to improve student learning, the
Thomas Page staff and community have supported the ongoing
intervention efforts in our school. At the primary grades,
students receive support through the award-winning B.E.C.L.
program. Students are eligible for intervention support in
math and language from a Title I resource teacher.
Thomas Page School Vision Statement
The Thomas Page School Community supports the intellectual,
physical and emotional development of our students. We will
challenge ourselves to be a quality school that positively
impacts student learning through changes and improvements
in our educational design and delivery of services. Our school
community believes in the potential of every student. We believe
our unified effort will enable all students to learn and achieve
in a manner that will prepare them to become caring and successful
citizens of the 21st century.
Student Characteristics
Students at Thomas Page School will:
· Read for understanding and enjoyment
· Become mathematically powerful
· Communicate effectively
· Identify problems, gather and analyze information,
and draw conclusions
· Use the scientific process
· Work cooperatively
· Use technology as a tool for learning and to accomplish
tasks
· Develop feelings of self worth
· Respect the rights, feelings and property of others
· Appreciate their cultural heritage and the heritage
of others
· Value their school experience
Extended Learning
Students and staff have the opportunity to work beyond the
walls of the classroom through field trips and electronic
connectivity. Some of the field trip opportunities include
performances at the Spreckles Performing Arts Center, viewing
nature by traveling to the Audubon Preserve and experiencing
history by visiting Old Sacramento.
Technology
We view technology as a tool to support learning. Students
and staff can travel electronically any place on earth by
way of the classroom internet connections. With the addition
of e-mail to our network, students and staff are able to interact
with other students, scientists and experts to participate
in a variety of projects. We have a state-of-the-art computer
lab, in additional to computers in our library and every classroom.
Educational Support
Thomas Page School has developed a variety of support programs
for improving the school environment and meeting the needs
of students. We have in place a Student Study Team (SST).
The SST process is a regular education function to review
cases of students having difficulties and makes recommendations
to ensure every child’s success. Parents are provided
a guide to prepare for the meeting and a copy of the minutes
at the conclusion of the meeting. Parents are invited to the
meetings, and referral resources are made available to them.
Safety Nets
We also provide a safety net of support for those members
of our community who may be in need of assistance. Our Community
Liaison can work with individuals and families to help meet
their needs. The Sonoma County Advocates for Youth Development
(SCAYD) provides counseling for at risk students in our school.
The school nurse will administer vision and hearing screenings
to students in several grade levels in our school.
Parent Involvement
The three major parent representative groups in our school
are the ELAC Committee, SITE Council and our PTA. The ELAC
Committee monitors issues and programs related to English
Language Learners. The SITE Council reviews the school plan
and the site categorical budgets. As a part of the review
process, they are able to make suggestions for changes or
ask questions that can clarify issues for other parents. If
you are interested in becoming part of the site council, please
call our office.
The PTA is a parent support group in our school. They organize
the large scale fundraising efforts which provide support
for materials, equipment and special activities. The PTA supports
the purchase of such items as computers and yearly provides
funding for special assemblies. The PTA also helps organize
such school wide activities as Dr. Seuss Night and the Fall
Festival
Cotati and Thomas Page Schools
On July 1, 1893, the Board of Supervisors established Cotati
School, on land donated by the Cotati Land Company.
Students met in various locations until 1922, when the Cotati
School (now the Cotati City Hall) was built. Until 1948, this
school served as an elementary and junior high school. At
that time, the junior high students began to attend school
in Petaluma because the classrooms were needed for elementary
students. In 1958, the Cotati School on East School Street
was constructed.
Thomas Page School was built in 1969 and named after Dr.
Thomas Stokes Page. Dr. Page settled in Cotati in the 1840’s
to serve the District Of Sonoma as sheriff. In 1847, the land
grant of approximately 200,000 acres was received by Dr. Page
and named Rancho Cotate. The name Cotate was chosen by Dr.
Page after the chief “Kotate”, a Miwok Indian
whose tribe first greeted the Spanish settlers a decade earlier.
Thomas Page School is located just off Madrone Avenue on 10-½
acres of the original land grant belonging to Dr. Page.
The school is comprised of three quads, nine re-locatable
classrooms, an office facility, a multi-use room, library
and computer lab.
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