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Mission Statement:

At Altamont Creek Elementary , we foster respect. responsibility, and resilience, encouraging a growth midset that helps students reach their full potential. As a diverse community, we celebrate our unique backgroupnds and experiences, working together to ensure success for all-no matter how big or small.

Vision Statement:

Our vision is to inspire a love of learning while fostering respect, perseverance, and responsibility. We create a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment where every child is valued. By embracing diversity and collaboration, compassionate, and capable individuals.

No limits on learning at ACE!

ACE is truly a special place. As we begin our launch of our new school year, we ask that you continue to stay involved by bringing positivity, energy and creativity to our school as we continue to strengthen our programs.  Our stakeholders are our greatest strength and greatest resource.  Together, we can drive ACE and our mission even further. To those of you who are new to ACE, the entire school welcomes you to a very special community. Our school is a place where children come to learn and a place they feel special.

At Altamont Creek Elementary, your Wildcats will be expected to engage in reading, writing, discussing, critical thinking, problem solving and hands-on learning. The vast majority of learning occurs in the classroom with the teacher and classmates. Students will collaborate, communicate, think, experiment, and reflect throughout each day. Therefore, being in class is very important for each student, every day.  When Wildcats miss school – they miss out!

Our commitment to hands-on, tactile, kinesthetic project-based learning develops students’ critical thinking, problem-solving, motivation, communication, and cooperation.  Project-based learning is woven throughout the academic model through high standards for student behavior, applied learning, student choice, and continuous feedback; developing decision-making and self-regulation; and learning from “failures”.

Points of Pride:

  • CA Kindness Certified School (2017-2025)
  • California Green Ribbon School Achiever (Gold 2019, 2020) (Silver 2018)
  • CA Gold Ribbon School (2015)
  • CA Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) Coalition School (Gold 2022, 2023, 2024) (Silver 2020, 2021)
  • Outdoor Learning Lab: Our Garden is a Certified Wildlife Habitat by the National Wildlife Federation.  We are also certified by the Bay Friendly Landscaping and Gardening Coalition.  Our garden is organic and helps students learn about nutrition and food systems.  Our garden features a bird viewing area, a compost area, and an area for students to write, read, sketch and measure
  • Positive Behavior Intervention & Support (PBIS): is a process which focuses on improving our school's ability to teach and support positive behavior for all students.
  • Kid Connection, Lunch Bunch & Social Thinking:  We have 3 programs that provide students the opportunity to learn and practice positive social skills.
  • Commitment to Fine & Performing Arts: 
  • Running Club:  Over 200 students participate 2X week before school.
  • Student Valet:  4th and 5th graders are trained to help with morning drop off. 
  • Peacekeepers:  3rd, 4th, and 5th graders are trained in conflict resolution to support students at recess.
  • Before and After School Programs: Right at School & ESS. 
  • Family School Partnership: We believe a strong parent staff partnership is critical to our success. We have a very active volunteer base and our Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is incredible! We host several family events each year, such as: Wildcat Walktrhough, Trunk or Treat, WInter Wonderland, Bingo Night, Family Science Night, Movie Nights, Intervention, Student Council, Field Trips, Clubs, Science Odyssey and MORE!

 Some highlights we’re looking forward to:

Wildcat Welcome, Coffee with the Principal, Book Fair, Wildcat Idol, Trunk or Treat, FundRun,  Sandia Family Science Night, Halloween Parade, spirit days, clubs, Maker Space, Spelling Bee, Robotics, Family Bingo, Science Odyssey, Family Fun Festival, and Hoe Down!