Peninsula Elementary School

About Us

One of two year-round schools in the school district, Peninsula's schedule provides a more consistent approach towards learning. The mission of Peninsula School is to, "Come together to seek knowledge, develop potential, and provide opportunities that create a joy in learning." Peninsula also offers the positive learning atmosphere of a small school, which encourages relationships and feeling of belonging. Peninsula encourages a love of reading through a balanced literacy program including small group instruction, literature, and phonemic awareness. Reading comprehension and fluency skills are taught in small groups during literacy blocks for at least five hours weekly. Students also have more than an hour of math instruction and 45 minutes of daily writing instruction. Parent involvement is encouraged throught the PTA and Site Council. A strong sense of community is evident as parents volunteer in the classroom and help students to be successful readers through the SMART reading program.