Built in 1958, Ortega Elementary School is an outstanding and diverse learning environment dedicated to the success of each and every child.  Please scroll down and read our Web Site Disclaimer.

Mission Statement

The mission of Ortega Elementary School is to create a collaborative, supportive, and result-oriented learning environment with a challenging curriculum that not only will foster the desire for life long learning in students, but one that will result with all students meeting exceptional academic standards to provide them access to college.

School Goals

Ortega Elementary School will become an exemplary school by engaging our community members, faculty, and students to commit to and obtain high standards, commended achievement and commendable behavior in the next three years. Students will demonstrate mastery in reading, writing, math, and science by reading on grade level, applying their thinking skills, and participating in campus and city competitions.

Major Programs and Initiatives

Ortega Elementary is focused on building a community of learners in which all students, parents, and staff members learn from one another and seek to be lifelong learners. In order to achieve this ideal, Ortega offers:

Balanced Literacy based Language Arts Instruction
Mathematics through the Investigations program
"Increase the Peace" school-wide discipline program
Peace Maker Program with Kerbey Lane
Positive Behavior Support School

Computer lab facilities
*Parent and Community education classes
*Student/Parent involvement activities
Bilingual Education Program
Student leadership opportunities through the Student Advisory Council
GT Student Program - Destination Imagination Competition
Parent Training programs through the campus Parent Training Specialist
Monthly Parent Coffees
Prime Time After School Enrichment Classes
Child Incorporated Infant-3-year old Program
Communities in Schools

Awards and Recognitions
* U.S. Department of Education Blue Ribbon School
* Texas Recognized Campus 2005 & 2006
* Texas Governor's Performance Awards in Math and Writing
* Texas Successful Schools Award Recipient

* TEA "Recognized" School - 2005-2006

ORTEGA ELEMENTARY WEBSITE DISCLAIMER

Please Read This Disclaimer Carefully! The information on this web site is provided solely for informational purposes. Neither the Ortega Elementary School nor any parties who supply information to this system make any warranty concerning the accuracy of any information found on or exchanged through this system. No endorsements of any products which appear on this web site are given or implied by Ortega Elementary School. Unless otherwise noted, other schools may reproduce and distribute the materials from the Ortega Elementary Website without express written permission. Ortega Elementary School materials may not be duplicated by any other organization or person without written permission.

The Ortega Elementary School Website does include links to other Internet sites, however, Ortega Elementary School has not participated in the development of those sites, and does not exert any editorial or other control over those sites. If you find something that you find offensive or inappropriate please contact us so we can reevaluate the site.

The Ortega Elementary School does not exert editorial control over materials that are posted by third parties onto this site or materials that are emailed by third parties to any other persons. Ortega Elementary School is not responsible for any material posted by any third party. Ortega Elementary School specifically disclaims any and all liability for any claims or damages which result from any postings by third parties.

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