Congratulations
" Class Of 2010"
Southside School Pledge
As a good citizen of Southside,
I pledge to show respect and
kindness to others.
I will behave in a
manner that is safe.
I will come to school prepared,
and ready to work because
organization is important
to my success.
I will always remember that
Southside ROCKS!
About Our School
Southside Elementary is part of the Buffalo School District that is regarded as one of the premier urban school systems in New York State. Serving 38,000 students in nearly 70 facilities, the district strives to bring exemplary teaching practices and unparalleled opportunities to its diverse student population. Here at Southside, the largest elementary school in the Buffalo Public School District we offer over 1200 students in grades Pre-K through 8 a safe and quality education.
Our School Mission:
The mission of Southside Elementary is to create a school environment that promotes high academic achiement for all students by collaborating with faculty, students, parents and the community.
Our School Beliefs are That:
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We will at all times maintain high expectations for all students.
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We believe in aligning our curriculum, teaching and assessments to help improve student achievement.
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We believe our partnership between home, school and community should have one focus and thats high academic achievement for all.
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We will use all relevant data to monitor and improve student achievement.
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We will support teachers with professional development opportunities that are consistent with district iniatives, are standards based and ensure high academic achievement for all students.