About
The Bear Blvd. School
The school includes 18 classrooms and a central courtyard with playscapes, a tricycle track and a climbing hill. We are home to approximately 300 children from 6 different elementary schools in Spring Branch ISD. We are a culturally responsive campus providing Bilingual Spanish and Mainstream/English as a Second Language classes.
There are approximately 18 children in PK3 classes and 24 children in PK4 classes with a highly qualified teacher and assistant in each class. We enjoy the expertise and support of our Counselor, Communities in Schools Specialist, Diagnostician, and Speech Therapist.
Mission Statement
To create self-motivated, life-long learners, we provide a developmentally appropriate, integrated curriculum that aligns with the state Pre-K Guidelines and enhances the social/emotional, intellectual, aesthetic, and physical development of each child while nurturing autonomy, self-esteem, and success. Our reach for our students exceeds our grasp to set the foundation for T-2-4 by:
- Commitment to the achievement of high standards by all students
- Commitment to evidence-informed instruction
- Commitment to collaboration and interdependence
- Commitment to the success of all adults
Learning Design
- Personalization of Learning
- Balanced Literacy Program
- Hands on Mathematics
- Science Explorations
- Project Approach to Learning
- Fitness/Motor Development
- 21st Century Learning (responsive technology for teaching and learning)
- Building Inclusive Schools (developmental practices for all children)
- Project CLASS approach to social/emotional development
Daily Routine
- Breakfast and Workshop I (Language Arts/Social Studies, Music/Art)
- Recess in our Courtyard Playground
- Workshop II (Math)
- 30 minute Lunch followed by a 30 minute Quiet Time
- Gross Motor
- Workshop III (Projects integrating content areas)
Transition to Kindergarten
We prepare children for Kindergarten success by nurturing a solid foundation in both academic and social/emotional learning. We support the transition to their Kindergarten school by networking with the teachers and visiting the school.