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Cottonwood Plains Elementary School

Cottonwood Plains Elementary School offers a unique blend of learning opportunities for students, including our Dual Language Immersion 50/50 program in Spanish as well as a traditional education setting. Our traditional educational program provides a robust and challenging learning environment focused on standards-based instruction. Dual Language Immersion is an academic program that enhances the development of content in two languages, English and Spanish, so that students will graduate ready for college, career and life in a globally competitive economy.

What to Expect in a 50/50 Dual Language Immersion Program

In Kindergarten, First and Second Grades

  • English-speaking teacher uses half of the instructional day to teach English language arts, social studies and science, as well as other subjects of the curriculum
  • Spanish-speaking teacher uses the other half of the day to teach Spanish literacy and math

In Third, Fourth and Fifth Grades

  • English-speaking teacher uses half of the instructional day to teach English language arts and math, as well as other subjects of the curriculum
  • Spanish-speaking teacher uses the other half of the day to teach Spanish literacy, social studies and science

At Cottonwood, we believe in the development of the whole child no matter which program you choose. We provide a constant focus on academics, social emotional learning and life skills. The goals of our school are to:

  • Provide a rich academic environment
  • Develop students’ abilities to work and live successfully in multiple cultural settings
  • Offer a rich, culturally diverse experience
  • Build social skills and reinforce desired behaviors through a strong system of Positive Behavioral Intervention & Supports (PBiS)
CWP home of panther pride

Principal
Eric Harting

Grades
K - 5

Mascot
Panthers

Colors
Teal and Black

Capacity
530

Year Built
1992