Be Safe - Be Responsible - Be Respectful

Kelly Creek 
Motto: Every Student Matters, Every Moment Counts!
Grades: K-5
Mascot:  Cougars
School Colors:  Royal Blue and Kelly Green

Kelly Creek School Improvement Plan

Registration Information

Mission Statement
Believing the education of children is important, we:

• Promote high academics
• Respect individuality
• Integrate instruction
• Develop lifelong learners
• Encourage respect and responsibility

Philosophy
Kelly Creek Elementary is dedicated to providing a quality, nurturing learning environment for
the 540 kindergarten through fifth grade students we serve. Our goal is to facilitate the optimum
social and academic growth of every student. We define growth as continuous improvement in
the acquisition of knowledge, problem solving, creativity, character, and self-esteem. We are
committed to implementing educational programs aligned with Oregon Standards that ensure
competency in skills which have an impact on the quality of students’ lives and their ability to
participate fully in society. To maximize learning, we are dedicated to creating a safe,
structured learning environment with high expectations for success, strong instructional
leadership, frequent monitoring of student progress, effective research-based interventions, and
meaningful home-school relations.

Goals

Our focus is student learning, and we use a variety of instructional methodologies and programs
to positively impact student performance. District and State standards are taught to all students
on a daily basis with accommodations and modifications, as necessary, to meet individual
needs. Student performance drives decision-making for all instructional programs and practices.

Specific goals include:

• Providing a safe, respectful, and responsible learning environment
• Improving student achievement in math, reading, and writing
• Ensuring all students are proficient readers by the end of third grade
• Integrating technology into all curricular areas
• Communicating early and often with parents regarding student progress and needs
• Providing multiple opportunities for parents to be involved in our school
• Educating students on the importance of being good stewards of the earth and its resources

A unique feature of Kelly Creek is our commitment to recycling and energy conservation. We
were recognized again this year as an Oregon Premier Green School and have the honor of
being Oregon’s longest running Premier Green School.

Kelly Creek School is a unique facility designed to provide maximum learning opportunities, with common learning environments, and a welcoming atmosphere.  This is the 15th year of our commitment to recycling and energy conservation.  Our efforts were recognized in 2008 as the recipient of the Ford Motor Company’s Educate to Escape prize for our recycling and sustainability efforts.  We were also recognized as a finalist for Walmart’s “Earth Day Every Day School Challenge.”

School Report Card

The Oregon Department of Education annually produces school report cards. For more information, view the District and School Report Cards page.

School Song

Principal:
Sam Maranto
maranto2@gresham.k12.or.us

To contact other staff members, access the Staff Directory

School Address:
2400 SE Baker Way
Gresham, Oregon 97080
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Phone: 503-663-7483
Fax: 503-663-7491

School Hours: 
8:35 AM - 3:05 PM - Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
9:35 AM - 3:05 PM - Wednesday

Office Hours: 
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM