Glen C. Taylor Elementary School - Henderson, NV

Glen Taylor Elementary prides itself on the academic learning opportunities that are provided to the diverse learners in our school community. We constantly strive to meet the needs of all students through dedication and high expectations. Glen Taylor has earned the reputation of being a high achieving school where the well-being of all students matters. Our vision is to provide a positive, safe, fun, and respectful learning environment where every student is challenged to acquire life-long learning skills which will enable them to succeed in their futures. In order to meet the individual needs of our students, Taylor has striven to create enriched academic opportunities for all students through SMART (Students Moving ARound Teachers) Groups. Every day, students participate in homogeneous groupings based on their academic need in core subject areas. Classroom teachers, paraprofessionals, and interventionists work together to provide appropriate instruction for all students in core academic areas. The level of professionalism and collaboration between teachers and staff is exemplary. Our collaborative nature enables staff to meet the academic needs of all learners in our school community. As a staff, we follow our mission by being dedicated to the development of individual strengths, talents, and the assurance of academic excellence for all students in a positive, caring, and supportive environment. We believe all children can learn and that high expectations result in high achievement. We believe children should have a strong foundation in reading, phonics, language arts, math, creative arts, technology, and science to be successful in today’s world.