Chetopa Elementary School recently achieved the prestigious honor of being named a Great Expectations Model School. The school’s superintendent, principal, faculty, and staff worked diligently to accomplish this impressive goal.  This is the second year that Chetopa Elementary has been designated a Model School.  In addition, Chetopa Elementary has been named as an official Great Expectations visitation school.

Chetopa Elementary School is a showcase for the rewarding benefits that Great Expectations provides students, faculty, staff, parents, and the community, and it will be visited by other schools/districts that want to follow in their footsteps. “The school is truly a shining star in the community, state, and nation. They are to be highly commended for their efforts. We are overjoyed to add them to our list of ‘Showcase Schools’,” said Cheryl Price, Director of Great Expectations.

The Great Expectations Program, founded in 1991, is a scientifically research-based educational reform model that is bringing major change and innovation to PK-12 public and private school classrooms, especially in Oklahoma.  Chetopa Elementary School is the only Great Expectations Kansas model and visitation school.

The program represents an approach to learning that empowers teachers to expect and to get the best from students; it rekindles the excitement of discovery among both students and teachers; and, it pushes everyone involved to greater heights of achievement.

The basic principles of the program include high expectations for students, a learning climate based on mutual respect between student and teacher, student self-esteem, a belief that all students can learn, positive teacher attitude, and highly skilled and knowledgeable teachers who inspire and enable students to achieve success.

If you are interested in scheduling a Model School visitation or simply would like more information about Great Expectations, contact the superintendent’s office at 620-236-7959.