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Bowie
Elementary maintains a culture of high expectations, and has served many
generations of neighborhood children. In
2014 the school continued to live up to its high expectations for student
achievement by earning all 6 distinctions on the state of Texas STAAR exam as
well as receive the Valley Morning Star “Readers’ Choice” award for best
elementary school.
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The
dedication of the Bowie Elementary staff members towards student success is
unsurpassed. Teachers meet regularly in
their grade level teams to discuss effective teaching strategies and stay up to
date on the best educational practices.
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Bowie
Elementary embraces the age of technology and recognizes the importance of
producing tech savvy students. In
addition to each classroom being provided with standard computer and
multi-media resources, four classrooms have become “Digital Classrooms”
providing even more student access to instructional technology.
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Bowie
Elementary understands that all students learn differently, and integrate a
wide range of intervention programs and supports. Bowie is also one of the few schools that
continue to implement the H.O.S.T.S. reading program (Help One Student to
Succeed) that is highly supported by mentors from the community.
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Bowie
Elementary believes that students learn best through differentiated instruction
and hands-on learning experiences. Science lab activities are implemented regularly and each grade level
plants and maintains an outside shrub, flower, or vegetable garden.
