Welcome to Beattie Elementary!
Thank you for your interest in Beattie Elementary School. We hope this information supports your decision—whether you're considering Beattie or have already found your school home here.
Our core Theory of Action is clear:
When students and teachers co-plan, co-teach, and co-assess in a supportive learning environment, students take ownership of their learning, develop agency, and reach higher educational outcomes.
💡 What Makes Beattie Special
Co-Teaching at Our Core
Every classroom benefits from two certified teachers working collaboratively in an open layout designed specifically for group teaching. This model supports differentiated instruction, deeper student connections, and consistent teacher presence throughout the day.
🎯 Culture, Academics & Enrichment
- Student Agency & Trust: Co-teaching empowers students to own their learning, engage in problem-solving, and exercise critical thinking.
- Whole-Child Focus: Our curriculum seamlessly integrates social-emotional learning, health & wellness, music (vocal-centered), art (Teaching for Artistic Behavior), and innovation.
- Academic & Behavioral Support: Customized tiers of support include GATE, literacy intervention, moderate-needs resources, and full-time counseling services.
- University Partnerships: We host student teachers, practicum students, and interns from CSU and other universities to enrich classroom learning experiences.
🛡️ Positive Culture & Recognition
Beattie is a PBiS school driven by our R.A.M.S. expectations—Respect All, Act Responsibly, Motivate to Learn, and Safety—reinforced through daily practice, Circles, and positive recognitions like Beattie Rockstars and spirit wear.
🏆 Recent Recognition
We’re proud to share that Beattie earned the 2024 Colorado Governor’s Distinguished Improvement Award, given by the CDE for exceptional academic growth—proof that our co-teaching and student-centered strategies deliver powerful results.
🤝 Parent & Community Engagement
- Beattie Action Team (BAT)—Our active PTO
- School Advisory Committee (SAC)—Parent partners in school improvement planning
- WATCH D.O.G.S.—Father figures supporting students and staff daily
- Enrichment Clubs—Including Kindness Club, Odyssey of the Mind, Robotics, Garden, and more
📬 Join Us!
If you'd like to learn more or tour our co-teaching classrooms in action, please reach out. At Beattie Elementary, we're a small school making a big difference, and we’d love to grow together with your family.
Sincerely,
Mr. Cale Whicker, Principal