Mission Statement

The mission of Menchaca Elementary School is to enable all students to achieve their greatest potential by promoting high expectations through enriched and challenging curricula.

School Goals

Students will master mathematical & language arts competencies based on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills. Students and teachers will develop technology skills that ensure them the opportunity to successful.

Major Programs and Initiatives

TEA Recognized School
Project Read
Gifted & Talented - Aim High
Library Incentive Reading Program
Cooperative Learning
At-Risk Intervention Programs
Cross Grade Level Buddy Reading & Math Program
Nine Week Academic & Perfect Attendance Recognition
Visual & Performing Arts Festival
Menchaca Melodies & Musicians Music Program
PC Computer Lab/Apple Computer Lab
IBM/Compatible in Classrooms
Active PTA and Parental Involvement
Parent Communication:
Weekly Student Folders,
Monthly Teacher Newsletters,
Monthly Principal Newsletter,
PTA Monthly Newsletter
Academics 2000 Recipient
Balanced Literacy
Math Investigations
Reading Recovery
TRIBES - Building Community & Self Respopnsibility
PALS
Bilingual /ESL