• Academic Framework

    Cactus Trails Elementary will open its doors with the belief system that as educators we will build the collaborative culture of a Professional Learning Community.  Through these learning communities, we will give our students the opportunity to master the necessary knowledge and skills, build positive character and scholarly habits, and encourage critical thinking and collaboration.  We will utilize the following in our daily practice:

    • Project Based Learning
    • Balanced Literacy
    • Guided Math
    • Writer’s Workshop
    • AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination)
    • Differentiated Instruction
    • Gifted and Talented
    • Transitional Early Exit Bilingual
    • Fundamental Five
    • Super School Academies
    • Integrated Technology
    • Response to Intervention