1. * House Bill 5, Section 46; Texas Education Code Section 39.0545

2. Fine Arts Program rated Exemplary Paredes Elementary offers both music classes and art classes to its students grades pre-k – 5 th. For the first time Paredes has a school sponsored choir.  Insert picture(s) here Americo Paredes Elementary

3. Wellness and Physical Education Programs rated Exemplary Students participate in activities during red ribbon week, community running events and on campus runs. Americo Paredes Elementary

4. Community and Parental Involvement rated Recognized Paredes Elementary has established partnerships with parents and with our community. At our parent meetings, parents are given pertinent information, current parental involvement policy, and are offered a opportunities to become a volunteer.. Americo Paredes Elementary

5. 21 st Century Workforce Development rated Acceptable In an effort to raise higher learning awareness and aspirations our campus held a number our annual college and university awareness day, in which all staff and students participated. We had over 15 campuses represented. Americo Paredes Elementary

6. Dropout Prevention Strategies rated Recognized Students participate in afterschool and morning tutorials to enhance their academic performance. Tutorial sessions are in the areas of math, reading, and science.  Insert picture(s) here Americo Paredes Elementary

7. Second Language Acquisition Program Exemplary Our ELL students are provided with amble activities in order to expand their cultural awareness and experiences. Students participate in activities such as Chinese New Year, a Taste of Japan, Noche Mexicana, among others. Americo Paredes Elementary

8. Digital Learning Environment rated Recognized Students have use of our technology lab equipped with programs such as Think Through Math, I station, Star Fall, and various other educational computer software. Americo Paredes Elementary

9. Gifted and Talented Program rated Recognized All gifted and talented students are provided with an environment that enables learning outcomes consistent with their abilities and fosters lifelong learning. Students have earned accolades in areas of Chess, UIL, Science Fair, among others. Americo Paredes Elementary