264 ft
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| Grade | Students Total |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 20 |
| Grade 1 | 39 |
| Grade 2 | 31 |
| Grade 3 | 45 |
| Grade 4 | 38 |
| Grade 5 | 21 |
Congress Elementary School is a public school located in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It serves students from kindergarten through fifth grade and has an enrollment of approximately 500 students. The school was established in 1891 and is part of the Grand Rapids Public Schools district.
The mission of Congress Elementary School is to provide a safe learning environment that encourages academic excellence, personal growth, and responsible citizenship. The staff at Congress strives to create an atmosphere where all children can reach their full potential as learners and citizens.
At Congress Elementary School, teachers use innovative teaching methods such as project-based learning and technology integration to engage students in meaningful activities that promote critical thinking skills. In addition to core subjects like math, science, language arts, social studies, physical education/health, art/music/drama are also offered for enrichment purposes.
In order to ensure student safety on campus there are several security measures in place including locked doors during school hours with access only granted by authorized personnel; video surveillance cameras throughout the building; regular fire drills; and emergency response plans for various scenarios such as natural disasters or intruders on campus.
Congress Elementary School also offers afterschool programs such as tutoring services for struggling students; clubs focusing on topics like robotics or chess; sports teams like basketball or soccer; field trips to local museums or parks; and special events like movie nights or holiday celebrations throughout the year.