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Carl H. Sundahl Elementary
School has served students residing on the northwest side of the
American River in Folsom since September 1987. Sundahl is a K-5
learning environment. We operate on a traditional year calendar. Our
student enrollment, reported on the California Basic Educational
Data System (CBEDS) in October 2008, was 401 students. Our campus
houses 14 classrooms, a library/media center, a technology lab,
small group instructional spaces, and a Student Care/Preschool
Center. Our multipurpose room/cafeteria complex includes a
stage/music room as well as a serving kitchen and basketball court.
Our Life Lab, an outdoor learning center and picnic bench area, was
built by our PTA. The classrooms, library, technology lab and office
complex are linked through a computer network system that supports
the instructional program technically and allows access to the
Internet. All classrooms are equipped with multiple computer
stations and Internet access for curriculum and research support.
Our technology lab presently houses 36 Internet-linked computers for
student instruction, a teaching station and an LCD projector for
group technology lessons. This new technology lab was funded in part
by our Carl Sundahl Parent Foundation. Technology access for staff
and students is a focus at Sundahl which is supported by both
teachers and parents.
At Carl Sundahl we are
committed to preparing all our children to achieve all they are
capable of being. Our primary goal is to prepare our students to
become responsible citizens and productive, caring members of our
society. Our strong educational programs work to support each
student in successfully meeting the challenges of learning.
Opportunities for differentiated learning help to provide
appropriate challenges for all students, including those identified
for GATE. Instructional intervention programs are offered to insure
all students are supported in meeting grade level standards in
reading and math. These programs include our primary Ready Reader
tutoring program, an individualized Read Naturally program, and
small group pull-out math and reading tutorial programs. A wide
variety of curriculum and enrichment activities are offered by staff
and parent volunteers, including primary music, choir, visual art
instruction, class performances, FAME Art Docent program, and after
school enrichment clubs.
Our school culture is to
provide an academically challenging curriculum in a caring and
positive school environment. Our highly skilled staff is comprised
of all veteran teachers, numerous mentor teachers, and two
National Board Certified instructors. Our Sundahl's Character Skills
(Confidence, Motivation, Effort, Responsibility, Initiative,
Perseverance, Caring, Teamwork, Common Sense, Personal Best, Problem
Solving and Trustworthiness) provide a foundation for the teaching
of powerful life skills. A schoolwide program of Dazzling Dolphins
recognizes and celebrates students' positive behaviors. Our active
Student Council provides students the additional opportunity to
develop their leadership skills and the importance of community
service. Carl Sundahl is
well known for its strong supportive parent community. In addition
to being classroom volunteers, parents also serve on our Site
Council and Safety Committee, which assist with important
curriculum, budget and facility decisions. Our PTA and Foundation
parent groups plan numerous activities which serve as a positive
bond between home and school and provide financial support for many
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