Shaffer Preschool

Overview

Shaffer Preschool is part of Shaffer Elementary School, a campus within the Atwater Elementary School District that includes early-childhood grade levels (Pre‑School, Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten).

Educational approach

The school emphasizes academic skills, character development, respect for diversity and social-emotional learning as articulated in its mission and vision statements. The campus implements Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) as a school-wide framework for behavior and classroom expectations.

Family engagement and governance

Uses ParentSquare for school-to-family communication, notifications and direct messaging.
Maintains active School Site Council and an English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) to involve parents and staff in decision-making and planning.

Resources and staffing

Staffing listings include a designated preschool teacher and other site staff for early grades. The school provides access to a range of online learning tools commonly used in classrooms, including MobyMax, Accelerated Reader, iRead/System44, Reflex Math, Get Epic and Prodigy, among others.

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