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About Avaxat Elementary
Avaxat Elementary School, a California Distinguished School, serves students in Transitional Kindergarten through Grade Five. Avaxat, an Indian word meaning cottonwood, is the second elementary school to be opened in the Murrieta Valley Unified School District. Avaxat Elementary is located on the northern side of Murrieta.
Current Enrollment: 740
School Constitution
Motto
Learn more, respect all!
Vision
Prepare all learners to live their dreams.
Mission
We will provide an extraordinary, standards-based education with an emphasis on cultivating each student’s Academic, Emotional, and Social potential.
Academic
- Development Critical Thinkers
- Implementing Differentiated Instruction
- Exploring Technology as a bridge to the future
Emotional
- Nurturing Compassion
- Fostering respect for each other and the environment
- Encouraging Self Reflection
Social
- Promoting Cooperation and Kindness
- Communicating effectively
- Building TRRFCC Kid
Pledge
I am somebody...
I am capable and lovable...
I am teachable...
I can learn...
I respect myself and others.Other Information
Description of Campus
The school has 25 regular education classrooms, 5 special day classes, 1 multipurpose room, a library, computer lab, administrative offices, cafeteria, staff lounge and two play areas, one for TK/Kindergarten students and one designated for students in grades 1-5. Child care facilities for students in grades TK-5 are located on the west side of campus.
Year School Opened
The school opened in 1988 in temporary facilities and moved to the current permanent site in 1993.
Instructional Goals/Program:
Students will benefit from our strong standards-based curriculum which focuses on a TKindergarten - 12th grade sequenced curriculum and promotes academic success for all students. Technology has become an important part of our educational programs and we are fortunate to have many computer, which are used extensively for students and staff training.
Feeder Schools
Shivela Middle School, Mesa High School