Hello Elk Hills Family,

 

I would like to welcome everyone back and hope that you had an enjoyable summer break.  My name is Jeff Tensley, and I have been given this GREAT opportunity to become part of your FAMILY.  As I begin my 18^th year in education I look forward to being your Assistant Superintendent/Principal for the 2011-2012 school year.

A new school year brings about much excitement for our staff, students, and parents. I believe in the power of personal connections and relations between staff, students, parents, and the community.  Our work together requires teamwork, collaboration, and dedication. Collaboration and communication will be one of my main focuses this year. I believe that commitment and the implementation of continuous learning leads to improved student achievement. The experience I have gained from my past districts has been invaluable and will be an asset to our district.  I share your school districts traditions of commitment to partnering with school educators, administrators, families, and communities in research driven decision making for accountability, program improvement, and policy development.

Please feel free to come by the school at any time, call, or send an email if you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions. Also, please contact the PTO or myself if you interested in becoming more involved in the school events and your students education.

 

Jeff Tensley

Superintendent/Principal


District-wide Goals and Action Plan
2011-12 District-wide Goals


District Mission Statement
Elk Hills Elementary is dedicated to preparing our students for the 21st century by providing each student with a quality education which includes the knowledge, confidence, and self-esteem to participate in a culturally diverse democracy as an effective and informed citizen. We believe that our schools have active, supportive parents and the Elk Hills Elementary District warmly welcomes parents to be involved in their children's schools. We view this Single School Plan for Student Achievement as an opportunity to continue our communication and collaboration with parents, staff, and the community as we continue to develop our partnerships. The elements and specifics provided in this plan will serve as a guide to the entire district and community.

We are committed to personalizing each student's program and instruction, regardless of complexity, to the best of their ability. Emotional health, self-understanding, self-esteem and dignity are prime values in the education of the human being. Once these values are cultivated, the student begins to achieve and succeed in academic and social skills. Every opportunity is provided for each student to achieve his/her education. The process by which an individual develops mentally, physically, socially, culturally, and emotionally in his/her environment is a definition of education practiced by the total staff. Working together, we will be up to the challenge.