Albany 8J > Takena Elementary
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Welcome To Takena!
Built in 1971, Takena Elementary School is in its fourth decade of proudly educating Albany children. Located on a 4.5 acre campus, Takena serves students from Albany's historic downtown neighborhoods.
Our School Is Proud To Offer
Strong Reading and Mathematics Program
Takena students consistently perform well on Oregon State Assessment Tests.
Reading and Math Support
Our reading/math specialist facilitates a reading and math program that places all students in small groups for daily reading and math instruction at the instructional level of the students.
Music Instruction
A music specialist provides weekly instruction for all students. Starting in fall of 2007 Takena is privileged to support a new performance choir club which will practice two days a week before school.
Physical Education Instruction
A P.E. specialist provides weekly instruction for all students.
Our Teachers
At Takena we are very proud of the quality of our teachers that educate your children. If you would like to know more about your child's teachers qualifications, please give us a call, we would be glad to answer any questions that you may have.
In 2005-2006 our teaching staff averaged 15.6 years of experience and 100% were deemed highly qualified according to state and federal standards.
Character Education
We emphasize the district's approved character traits and integrate them into our academic and behavioral programs.
Counselor
Takena is excited to have the services of a certified school counselor.
Recycling Club
Fifth grade students oversee the school's recycling effort. Students collect and sort recyclable materials on a weekly basis.
Attendance Policy
We encourage students to attend school regularly and provide alternatives for those who miss an excessive number of days.
Parents Are Our Partners
Parent Club
Our Parent Club provides enrichment experiences for pupils including field trips and assemblies and supporting the school environment through the purchase of library books, computers, and playground equipment.
Volunteering
Volunteers provide help in many ways including extra-curricular activities, library support, field trips and classroom activities.
Site Council
Parents work with teachers, administrators and support staff to make decisions about staff development and school improvement.
Our Focus For Improvement
School improvement goals will be determined by our Site Council and staff each fall. We continue to emphasize character education and maintaining strong student performance on reading, writing and math benchmarks.