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Mission Statement

The mission of Cherrelyn Elementary School is to educate students with such care and precision that each will reach the highest of achievement and grow to be a productive, compassionate citizen.

In kid's words...

The mission of Cherrelyn Elementary School is to educate students with such care and teaching skill that each will be able to do his or her best and grow to be a hardworking, kind hearted person.


Quality Education

At Cherrelyn Elementary, our parents want the finest education available for their children. We believe we offer the very best in learning opportunities for each child. Expectations are high and attainable. Individual learning goals are set for each student so that all children know that personal challenge. We offer many other benefits as well. Read on to see what happens when parents, teachers, staff, and students work together for the best in quality education.

Academic Program

We deliver a solid academic program -

  • Literacy, Math, Science, Social Studies
  • Handwriting and Spelling
  • Computer Skills and Integrated Technology
  • Art, Music and Physical Education Classes

IN ADDITION:

  • SMALL school atmosphere
  • FULL DAY Kindergarten
  • Achievement Awards - Achievement, Effort, Attendance, Citizenship
  • Reading and Research sessions in the Instructional Media Center - our library.
  • Summer Learning Institute
  • Learning Celebrations - twice a year

Academic Support Programs

  • Small Group Instruction.
  • Book Bags - A program wherein 1st & 2nd grade students take new books home each week to partner read with their families.
  • After school one-on-one tutoring with licensed teachers.
  • High School buddy tutoring - one-on-one with our students.
  • Special Education Support
  • Gifted and Talented Program
  • Strings Attached
  • Battle of the Books

Community Partnership

  • Englewood Library
  • Englewood Recreation Center - Sports for boys and girls
  • Volunteers of America
  • Big Brothers / Big Sisters Program
  • Museum of Outdoor Art

Cherrelyn Challenge

In order to promote and ensure student success and enriched family lives, we challenge ourselves and our families to:
  • Replace television viewing time with family activities for at least one hour per week.
  • Read (each family member) aloud or silently at least 20 - 30 minutes at home per day.
  • Eat together as a family at least one meal per day.
  • Discuss each family member's day (and current events) and listen well to each person.
  • Make use of peaceful means to solve problems (Cherrelyn's Palm of Peace and Bully-Proofing Program).
The only school issuing such a powerful challenge!


Core Beliefs
  • Student Achievement
  • Collaboration and Empowerment
  • Environment of Opportunity
  • Every Student and Family Valued
  • High Standards and Elimination of Social Promotion
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Diversity and Respect
  • Sustained Recruitment and Retention of Staff
  • Fiscal Accountability and Efficiency