Belridge School District
Children First!

Welcome

Historically Belridge Elementary School has a population of approximately 60 students and a certificated staff of 5 teachers. Since its opening, the school has enjoyed strong parent and community support. Belridge School located at 19447 Wagonwheel Road in McKittrick, California. Belridge is a rural K-8 district in Kern County, and has been educating children on the west side since the early 1900's. The school population is approximately 50 percent Hispanic and 50 percent Anglo.

Student Support Services

The District uses the services of the Kern County Superintendent of Schools Office for educational assessment and placement for students with special needs. They also support school site administrators with strategies for assisting students. Vision/Hearing is tested at kindergarten, second, fifth, and eighth grade levels. Scoliosis screening is conducted at the seventh and eighth grade levels. A speech specialist visits our school on a regular basis. Other programs such as DARTE and National School Assemblies assist in the education of our students. On a weekly basis, all students receive specialized instruction in physical education and music.

Class Size

All classes are under 20 students per room. There are 4 combination classes: K-1, 2-3, 4-5, 6-8. We are fortunate to have a music teacher who is on campus Tuesday each week. He teaches vocal music, as well as, instrumental music and band.

Textbook and Materials

Belridge School District sets a high priority upon ensuring that there are sufficient, high quality textbooks to support each teacher's instructional program. State textbook adoptions are conducted on a seven-year cycle by subject area, ensuring that textbooks are always as current as possible. Additional support materials are provided to enhance the instructional program. These include: computers, calculators, audio-visual equipment, maps/globes, encyclopedias, dictionaries, math manipulatives, and a fully equipped library including class sets of literature and computer software. A satellite, micro dish, the Internet and cable programs (via Valley Wireless) are utilized through the Superintendent of Schools Office to enhance teaching in the classroom.

Community Involvement

Parent involvement is important in promoting student achievement. Parents are active in the School Site Council and Parent Club. The Parent Club works with the classroom teacher to conduct fund raising event and classroom parties. When asked, the Parent Club has supplied the district with volunteer help and refreshments for special evening events, as well as, donated monies or purchased equipment for the district.

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