Mission Statement:

The mission of Cotton Belt Elementary School is to create a developmentally appropriate model of education for a diverse and multicultural student body. In partnership with the community and parents, we will provide our students with the academic, physical, artistic, social and emotional skills and concepts to prepare them to function as responsible and productive citizens of our global society.

About Us:
In August of 1998, we opened our doors to a school in which everyone is encouraged to demonstrate effort, to show respect, and to make a commitment to excellence in education. A high quality program is expected and supported.

Our School Motto:

Cotton Belt C.A.R.E.S.
(Citizenship, Achievement, Respect, Excellence, Success)

Belief Statements:

Cotton Belt Elementary School believes:

        -in the worth and dignity of each child and that children's needs should come first.
        -in educating the whole child.
        -in providing a safe and positive environment for all students and staff.
        -that all students can learn and demonstrate academic success.
        -that high expectations for students and staff produce greater achievement and growth.
        -that communication between home and school is essential to student success.
        -that students should exhibit respect for self and others.
        -that responsibility for self will foster good citizenship.
        -that education is a shared responsibility of the student, school, home, and community.
        -that the diversity of people and their cultures should be respected and valued.