Perez Elementary School 7500 S. Pleasant Valley Rd. Austin, TX 78744 Phone Number: 512 841-9100 Fax: 512 841-9101 David Kauffman

Mission Statement

Mission: LCPL Nicholas S. Perez Elementary exists to teach all students to value effort, achievement, community, and service.
Vision: LCPL Nicholas S. Perez Elementary will achieve recognition as an exemplary school, where all students excel academically regardless of their background.

School Goals

Belief Statements:
1. Effort creates ability. All students will learn at high standards if they are given clear expectations, taught using best practices adapted to their unique needs, and provided extra time and resources as needed.
2. Effective teaching and extra effort are the keys to school-wide academic success.
3. Professional collaboration is an essential mechanism for lasting school improvement.
4. Educators must reach out to develop collaborative relationships with families.
5. Schools must consider the whole child, including their artistic, musical, physical, emotional, and civic development.
6. Encouraging students to serve their communities is an important outcome of a balanced education, but also a powerful way to motivate students to learn and to apply what they learn to real situations.

Major Programs and Initiatives

In honor of Lance Corporal Nicholas S. Perez, who gave his life in service to his country, Perez Elementary School will be a supportive learning community with a focus on service. Students will have numerous opportunities to serve their school, community, and environment while receiving powerful instruction in the core curriculum areas of language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, technology, art, music, physical education, and health.