Points of Pride
Carpenter Elementary is proud of the education we provide to our students. Our dedicated staff, high level of student commitment and engagement, and parental involvement in the educational process allows our students to have a very rich educational experience. We focus on providing an optimal environment for students to grow and thrive, both academically and socially. Our points of pride include:
- Being recognized as a National and Michigan Blue Ribbon School of Excellence
- A Parent-Teacher Council that supports our school community both financially and in providing opportunities for families to interact
- Our commitment to current best practice regarding safety and security
- Having a diverse blend of staff members who can both mentor and provide fresh, innovative ideas to the building
- Being a host site for the Blessings in a Backpack program
- Positivity Project used for character development
- Early Reading Intervention programs
- A building-wide intervention time in which identified student skill gaps are supported
- Scholarship opportunities for past Carpenter alumni
- Innovative morning new show - student-centered and hosted
- Inclusive afterschool opportunities for all students (silent disco, family game night, book bingo)
- Partnerships with local businesses and organizations
- Free little library available to all students and the surrounding community
- Philanthropy at the heart (fundraising, Giving Tree, Wave, community day)