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Principal |
Kippi Jordan |
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Awards |
Physical Education Demonstration School |
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Special features |
special education program, nonprofit, gifted and talented, before- and after- school care |
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Dress code |
Dress code: Our dress code is listed under "Parent Information" at the address listed below:
http://nov.jmcss.org/. |
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School Mission
- The mission of Nova Elementary School is to provide a safe, orderly environment where students master their academic skills, demonstrate citizenship skills and develop the attributes of lifelong learning in a high-performing learning culture.
Our students will be:
- critical thinkers
- effective communicators
- independent learners
- computer literates
- problem solvers
- culturally diverse
| Curriculum |
- Special education programs designed specifically for students with language or speech impairment and specific learning disabilities.
- The school uses the following instructional model: Core Knowledge
- Physical education is required for the following grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4
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| Activities and Sports |
- Clubs and extra-curricular activities include: Elementary Science Club (free) 3rd grade; Computer Lab (free) 1st - 4th grade and Light Span (free) 1st - 4th grade.
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Parent and Community Support
- PTO Program (Parents, Faculty & Staff)
Volunteers (Partner & Parents)
PIE Partners (Partners in Education)
Other news or notes
- We believe that:
1. Each student is a valued individual with unique physical, social, emotional and intellectual needs.
2. A safe and comfortable physical environment promotes student learning.
3. Students need to not only demonstrate their understanding of essential knowledge and skills, but also need to be actively involved in solving problems and producing quality work.
4. Teachers, administrators, parents, and the community share the responsibility for advancing the school’s mission by frequent communication among all staff and stakeholders.
5. Students learning needs should be the primary focus of all decisions impacting the school.
6. Students learn in different ways and should be provided with a variety of instructional approaches to support their learning.
7. A student’s self-esteem is enhanced by positive relationships and mutual respect among and between students and staff.
8. Students learn best when they are actively engaged in the learning process and when they have appropriate opportunities for success.
9. That students will grow socially and emotionally as a result of being in a culturally diverse environment.
10. Students learn to make appropriate decisions given a supportive and challenging learning environment.
11. We believe students learn in different ways and should therefore receive quality Instruction, with a variety of teaching strategies and assessments that are research-based.
12. We believe students can be challenged and motivated to reach their fullest potential.
13. We believe that instruction can be data-driven and differentiated for each student.
| Technology and Facilities |
- 8 students per computer.
- 100% of classrooms are connected to the Internet.
- District provides transportation to this school.
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| Admissions and Enrollment |
- Graduates typically go to: Jackson Careers & Technology; East Intermediate and Liberty Magent High School.
- Students at this school enroll primarily because they live within the school's attendance boundary.
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| Safety, Discipline and Support |
- Safety and discipline-related resources include: Peer mediation or conflict resolution program; In-school suspension;
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| Other Features and Highlights |
- Regular classroom hours: 8:15 to 3:15.
- Principal has been at this school for 13 years.
- Principal has 35 years of experience.
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| Source of Data |
Additional information, including curriculum and special programs, was either submitted to GreatSchools by a school official or comes directly from the school or school district's Web site. This page was last updated on 11/10/2009. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of information submitted by school officials.
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