Above on the main menu or to the left on the side menu you will find links to information about the new IREAD-3 Program. Parents with 3rd graders, please choose the IREAD-3 INFORMATION tab. These files have information like common questions, standard info about the program, and information about students who do not pass so please read all of the pages. As well parents K-2 choose the K-2 PREPARING FOR IREAD-3 tab, these files have a note to the parents talking about and explaining what the test is and the new law, as well as there is a chart about literacy skills and behaviors. Please take time to read and review all of this information.

        We believe all students deserve to be instructed by qualified, effective, and motivated educators who respect individual student differences.  We believe all students deserve a safe, caring and disciplined environment that encourages open communication and active participation.  We believe all students deserve equal learning opportunities which meet their individual learning styles within a broad curriculum.  We believe all students deserve to be respected, encouraged, and praised in their efforts to meet high expectations. These ideals comprise the core convictions of the adults invested in the Hagerstown Elementary School community.

      All adults in our community are living by these core convictions daily and as a result, show the following attitudes and actions: All parents, educators and community members demonstrate their commitment to education, by communicating to EVERY child the expectation to succeed and work together until they have found the path to each student’s success. This is accomplished by being willing to try and support a variety of teaching techniques, listening to what students have to say, and respecting students and other adults in the school community.  Educators are excited about the learning process and remain current on educational research. Student diversity is expected, accepted and embraced and therefore children are respected for their educational differences.  The triad of parents, educators, and community members has high expectations for themselves as well as their students.  They model life-long learning for students. Children are held accountable by the adults in their lives taking a proactive stance by closely monitoring student performance through utilizing the many tools that are available to insure student success. Purposeful communication is a priority among the educational triad. Finally, adults look for the many strengths of their students and celebrate them understanding that children are an investment in the future.

     In this environment where all adults are living by their core convictions, all students are enthusiastic learners driven by their intrinsic motivation to succeed. Students will give their best effort to attain success; personal rewards are also earned with their success. They come to all classes with homework completed, materials available and organized. They are ready to actively listen, and are well fed, rested, and healthy. Students are willing to be risk takers and accept the challenge of rigorous tasks. They regularly reflect on mistakes to make improvements, and see the benefit of their hard work.  All students respect diversity among their peers and adults.  Self-discipline is demonstrated through accepting rules and exemplary citizenship. All students have goals for their future and are led by their curiosity to expand their knowledge of classroom topics and personal interests.

As a result of these efforts, our school’s student achievement data is as follows: