Broadview Elementary Clark Memorial School Cowan Elementary School Decherd Elementary School Huntland School North Lake Elementary Rock Creek School Sewanee Elementary School

Principal, Sandy Schultz
schultzs@k12tn.net
4980 Lynchburg Road
Winchester, TN 37398
(931) 967-0132
Grades K-6
Preschool and Extended School Program offered at this school.

Mission Statement

The mission of Broadview School is to ensure that our students realize their full potential as responsible, productive citizens, proficient communicators and creative problem solvers in a caring, secure, and positive environment.

Beliefs

• Schools must have responsible and effective administrators, faculty, and staff in order to be successful.
• Students have different learning styles, and they learn at different rates.
• A variety of instructional techniques accommodate all learners, including culturally diverse students.
• Students learn best when they are actively involved in the learning process.
• Children need to feel safe and secure in school.
• Schools must have adequate resources to educate children.
• Learning is natural and lifelong.
• The most important influence in the classroom is the teacher.
• Learning must be meaningful and relevant to all students.
• The education of the whole child is a shared responsibility among the faculty, parents, and the community.

2006-07 Achievements

 
Staff Accolades
Spring 2007 - School Level Teacher of the Year in Pre-K – Fourth Grade – Kathy Prince
Spring 2007 - School Level Teacher of the Year in Fifth – Eighth Grade – Annette Johnson
Spring 2007 - Outstanding Support Employee of the Year – Vickie Edwards

Demographic Information

Student Population
Enrollment - 355
Average Class Size (K-5) – 19.7
Student Attendance Rate – 95.5%
Computer/Student Ratio 1:3.3
Library books added in past three years - 1, 596
Percent of parents attending the last Parent/Teacher Conference – 85.4%
Percent of Students on Free/Reduced Lunch – 34%

David Carson, Principal
carsond@k12tn.net
500 North Jefferson Street
Winchester, TN 37398
(931)967-2407

Grades 1-6
Preschool and Extended School Programs
offered at this school.

Mission Statement

The mission of Clark Memorial School is to ensure that our students are resilient life long learners, guided by an enthusiastic faculty and staff, through a challenging and integrated curriculum.

Beliefs

We believe that…

• • Students learn best when they have appropriate opportunity for success.
  • All students have the ability to learn, achieve, and succeed in different ways.
  • The students must be provided daily opportunities through instruction to solve problems, make decisions, and set goals.
  • Instruction and assessments should provide clear instructions, feedback to the student, and reinforcement of good performance.
  • Students should understand the relationship between instruction and the assessment of their learning.
  • Students should be frequently challenged in decision making to think critically and to solve problems with multiple solutions or options.
  • Teachers, parent, student, and the community should share the responsibility for the support of the school’s mission and the school’s policy.

2006-07 Achievements

• The 2006 Report Card reflected –
• 89% of our students were proficient or advanced in Language Arts/Reading;
• 86% of our students were proficient or advanced in Mathematics;
• Achieved an “A” on the Writing Assessment; and
• Achieved an “A” in three academic areas (Value-Added) for Reading/Language Arts, Mathematics, and Social Studies – achieved a “B” in Science.
• For the second consecutive year, as part of the AR Program, students read over 60,000 books.
• Forty-eight 5th grade students were cast and crew members in the spring play “Fiddler on the Roof”.
• “Mandatory Mondays” (remedial and tutor program) continued for the fourth consecutive year, emphasizing reading and math skills.
• Students in grades 3-5 participated in the Science Fair.
• Approximately 100 students and 7 teachers participated in the after-school tutorial program that emphasized reading and math skills.
• The 5th grade’s Student Council participated in numerous community services activities.

           

Staff Accolades

Spring 2007 - School Level Teacher of the Year in Pre-K – Fourth Grade – Dee Vanzant
Spring 2007 - School Level Teacher of the Year in Fifth – Eighth Grade – Becky Rampy
Spring 2007 - Outstanding Support Employee of the Year – Donna Watson

Demographic Information

Student Population
Enrollment - 529           
Average Class Size (K-5) – 19.6
Student Attendance Rate – 94.8%
The computer/student ratio – 1:2.6
The total number of library books added in the past three (3) years – 855
Percent of parents attending Parent/Teacher Conferences (2006-07) – 78.4%
Percent of Students on Free/Reduced Lunch – 64%

Raymond Council, Principal
councilr@k12tn.net
501 East Cumberland Street
Cowan, TN 37318
(931) 967-7353
Grades K-6
Preschool Program offered at this school.

Mission Statement

The mission of Cowan Elementary School is to promote students to the middle school level having reached the highest level of their ability.

Beliefs

Learning
Children will develop skills to become life long learners.
There is a positive correlation between learning and school attendance.
Instruction
The school environment will promote optimal social, emotional, and intellectual growth.
As citizens of the 21st century, students will be able to gather and use information to enhance learning, problem solving, and communication skills.
Assessment
Assessment is used to develop a positive school environment, improve instruction, and promote a positive image in the community.
Decision-Making
The shcool, parents, students, and community help guide the decision-making process through a leadership team.
Relationships/Policy
The school, parents, and community will empower students to become caring, creative, and productive individuals.
Expectations
All children can learn.

2006-07 Achievements

Staff Members
Administrators - 1
Classroom Teachers - 15
Preschool Teachers - 1
Title I Teachers - 4
Art Teacher - .5
Music Teacher - .5
PE Teacher - 1
Librarians - 1
Guidance Counselors - .5
Special Education Teachers - 1
Speech/Lang Teachers - 1
Secretaries - 1
Educational Assistants - 14
School Nurses – 1 (RN)
Custodial Staff – 3
Food Service Staff - 5

Alison Spears, Principal
spearsa@k12tn.net
401 Bratton Street
Decherd, TN 37324
(931)967-5483

Grades K-6
Preschool Program and Extended School Program
offered at this school.

Mission Statement

The mission of Decherd Elementary School is to provide educational experiences that will enable “ALL” students to enhance academic achievement and social development that meets or exceeds grade level proficiency in preparation for middle school entrance.

Beliefs

Learning – Students learn best when they are actively engaged in the learning process.
Instruction – Instructional practices incorporate a variety of learning styles which contribute to student success.
Assessment – Assessments give students and teachers the insight to prioritize individual goals.
Decision Making – Shared decision making results in a dedicated school and community.
Policy - A school community shares the responsibility of communicating school policies to enhance an environment that is safe and conducive for learning.

2006-07Achievements

• • Decherd Elementary School was voted “Finest Elementary School in Franklin County” on a reader’s survey by The Herald-Chronicle.
  • On the TVAAS 2006 State Report Card –
  • Reading/Language Arts (A) +0.3 Gain
  • Math (A) +1.0 Gain
  • Social Studies (A) +0.6 Gain
  • Science (C) +0.1 Gain
  • Writing (A)
  • Student Academic Achievement 2006 State Report Card –83% of ALL students in grades 3, 4, & 5 were Proficient or Advanced in Mathematics and Reading/Language/Writing

  Staff Accolades  

  Spring 2007 - School Level Teacher of the Year in Pre-K – Fourth Grade – Minnie Robbins
  Spring 2007 - School Level Teacher of the Year in Fifth – Eighth Grade – Grace McFarland
  Spring 2007 - Outstanding Support Employee of the Year – Tammy Gray

  Demographic Information

  Student Population

  Enrollment - 429           
  Average Class Size (K-5) – 20.4
  Student Attendance Rate – 94.3%
  The computer/student ratio – 1:2.2
  The total number of library books added in the past three (3) years – 329
  Percent of parents attending Parent/Teacher Conferences (2006-07) – 91.2%
  Percent of Students on Free/Reduced Lunch – 59%

William K. Bishop II, Principal
bishopk3@k12tn.net
400 Gore Street
Huntland, TN 37345
(931)469-7506

Grades K-12

Daily Announcements

Basketball Homecoming 2008

Mission Statement
Elementary School – Huntland Elementary School will provide educational and social development experiences to help students be successful in meeting proficiency in all areas in preparation for middle school.

Middle School – Students in middle school will be prepared through the combined efforts of faculty, family and community so that they will meet proficiency on all state and federal mandated assessments in preparation for high school.

High School - Huntland School, a traditional and historic Pre-K-12 school, will empower its students through the cooperative efforts of a supportive community, caring staff, and involved family to achieve personal and academic success and to meet or exceed proficiency to become contributing citizens.

Beliefs
Learning -
All students learn through interaction with teachers and peers actively engaged in the learning process.

Instruction -
Students succeed best when instructional practices incorporate a variety of developmentally appropriate learning activities at all levels.

Assessment -
A variety of assessment tools are essential to monitor and enhance student progress.

Decision-Making -
In order to make appropriate decisions and establish effective policies, it is necessary for all stakeholders to work collaboratively.

Policy -
School rules and school board policies encourage students to become responsible and accountable for their decisions.

2006-07 Achievements

Staff Accolades
Spring 2007 - School Level Teacher of the Year in Pre-K – Fourth Grade – Donna Spray
Spring 2005 - School Level Teacher of the Year in Fifth – Eighth Grade – Pat Reynolds
Spring 2007 - School Level Teacher of the Year in Ninth – Twelfth Grade – Deborah Mayes
Spring 2007 - Outstanding Support Employee of the Year – Louise Parks

Congratulations to Pat Reynolds for being selected as Fifth – Eighth Grade co-Teacher of the Year in Franklin County and Deborah Mayes for being selected as Ninth – Twelfth Grade co-Teacher of the Year in Franklin County!

 Demographic Information

Student Population
Enrollment – 697
            K – 5 - 294
            6 - 8 – 182
            9 – 12 - 221
           
Average Class Size
            K-5 – 19.6
            6-8 – 22.8
            9-12 – 15.8
Student Attendance Rate – 94.1%
The computer/student ratio – 1:2.3
The total number of library books added in the past three (3) years – 760
Percent of parents attending Parent/Teacher Conferences – 60%
Percent of Students on Free/Reduced Lunch – 50%

Grades K-6
George Butler, Principal
butlerg@k12tn.net
10626 Old Tullahoma Road
Tullahoma, TN 37388
(931)455-6239

Preschool and Extended School Program offered at this school.

Danny Brown, Principal
brownd6@k12tn.net
901 Rock Creek Road
Estill Springs, TN 37330
(931)649-5435

Grades K-6
Preschool and
Extended School Program offered at this school.

Mission Statement
Rock Creek Elementary, a progressive community-based school, will utilize teamwork and a relevant curriculum to develop the students’ eagerness to learn and their ability to meet the educational challenges of the twenty-first century.

Beliefs

• We believe Rock Creek School is a progressive community-based school.
• We believe in providing a relevant and challenging curriculum that will develop each student's eagerness to learn.
• We believe that the school enviroment must be safe, nuturing, and positive.
• We believe that all students have the potential to learn and will achieve success based on their individual ability.
• We believe that students, teachers, support staff, parents, and the community should work together to create a supportive school and meet the needs of all students.
• We believe that the most important influence in the classroom is the teacher.
• We believe that regular attendance for the entire school day is essential to academic progress in all subjects.

2006-07 Achievements

1. Students placed 1st, 2nd, and 3rd in the County-Wide Art Contest.
2. Implemented a highly qualified program with twenty-five students and four teachers.
3. The Fifth Grade had competent scores on the Writing Assessment four years in a row.
4. The Fourth Grade Clover bowl Team took 2nd place in the Region Competition.
5. Continued the world-wide Flat Stanley project.
6. Had 100% participation in the Accelerated Reader Program.
7. All Second Grade classes achieved “Probable” status on the Star Literacy test.
8. Conducted Famous American Annual Parade for parents.
9. Awarded students for perfect attendance.
10. Seventy-one percent of Kindergarten students tested as “Emergent” readers.

Staff Accolades

Spring 2007 - School Level Teacher of the Year in Pre-K – Fourth Grade – Tammie Osteen
Spring 2007 - School Level Teacher of the Year in Fifth – Eighth Grade – Lawrence Orr
Spring 2007 - Outstanding Support Employee of the Year – Elaine Taylor

 Demographic Information

Student Population

Enrollment - 450
Average Class Size (K-5) – 18.8
Student Attendance Rate – 94.5%
The computer/student ratio – 1:3.7
The total number of library books added in the past three (3) years – 3,233
Percent of parents attending Parent/Teacher Conferences (2006-07) – 71.6%
Percent of Students on Free/Reduced Lunch – 46%

Michael Maxon, Principal
maxonm@k12tn.net
209 University Avenue
Sewanee, TN 37375
(931)598-5951

Grades K-6
Preschool and
Extended School Program offered at this school.

Mission Statement

The mission of Sewanee Elementary School, a caring and supportive center of learning excellence, is to assure that each student acquires the knowledge and life skills necessary for being an accountable, productive member of a democratic society.

Beliefs

• Learning -
  All children can learn if their individual needs are being met.

  Instruction -
  Students succeed best when provided developmentally appropriate learning activities at all levels.

  Assessment -
  High expectations encourage higher achievement.
  A variety of assessment tools are required to measure student progress.
  Students must be accountable for their behavior and performance.

  Decision-Making -
  Students, parents, and teachers share the responsibility for making decisions in the educational process.

  Policy -
  Respect for one another is essential.

2006-07 Achievements

Staff Accolades
Spring 2007 - School Level Teacher of the Year in Pre-K – Fourth Grade – Barbara King
Spring 2007 - School Level Teacher of the Year in Fifth – Eighth Grade – Teresa Brown
Spring 2007 - Outstanding Support Employee of the Year – Sherrie McBee

Demographic Information

Student Population
            Enrollment - 216
Average Class Size (K-5) – 18
Student Attendance Rate – 95.7%
The computer/student ratio – 1:2.4
The total number of library books added in the past three (3) years – 2,069
Percent of parents attending Parent/Teacher Conferences (2004-05) – 93.9%
Percent of Students on Free/Reduced Lunch – 22%