We are a Caring Community of Learners

Our School Improvement Plan School improvement at Johnson Elementary is focused on increased student achievement in a climate that promotes and supports Positive Behavior Systems (PBS). The “Denver Plan” as well as the commitment and exciting efforts through the CDE Title I School Improvement Grant will guide school Improvement with collaborative work by the staff, parents and the community. Staff and parents will play an integral role in establishing and “living” the Johnson vision, mission and goals. Collaboration and commitment will guide stake-holders toward reaching the goal of increased student achievement and maintaining a focused learning environment with a "Caring Community of Learners."

• Focus on Instruction
• Assess student learning on a regular basis to guide instruction
• Focus on optimizing a rigorous curriculum
• Promote a positive learning environment which permeates the school in all facets
• Actively involve parents in their children’s education
  

• Solid Academic Programming by highly qualified and licensed teachers and paraprofessionals.
• Licensed Staff to address Resource Technology, Visual Art, Physical Education and Music.
• Three sessions of Full-Day Kindergarten
• Early Childhood Education
• First and Second Language Development.
• Multicultural Education to promote acceptance
• Special needs services by licensed and qualified staff
• English as a Second Language
• Literacy Squared
• Lunchroom Literacy
• DPS Success After School Tutoring