Minnehaha Elementary School was built in 1949 and enrolls more than 500 students in kindergarten through grade five. Its academic curriculum includes several subjects, such as reading, science, social studies and mathematics. The school also offers various special programs, including reduced-price meals, special education, transitional bilingual and migrant education. It involves parents in planning, reviewing and improving instructional programs. The school organizes curriculum nights as a means for informing parents about school programs and expectations. Its media center stocks a variety of reading and reference materials. Minnehaha Elementary School is administered by Vancouver Public Schools and is located in Vancouver, Wash. |