Washington
Principal - Michelle Spotts
1025 West 23rd St., Lorain, Ohio 44052
(440) 246-2187
Grades: K through 5
Student Population:495
School Hours: 8:00 am - 2:15 pm
Washington Elementary Math through Music school offers students the opportunity to explore math through the world of music. Classroom teachers will collaborate with music and math specialists to create stimulating instruction to increase student achievement. Deep understanding will happen through the simultaneous exploration of math and music. Experiencing music and math entwined together will be the foundation for of all other learning successes. Extensive practice on keyboards and instruments will give the students the confidence and desire to perform to an audience.
Goals
- Increase student achievement
- Close the socio-economic, ethnic, and gender gaps in achievement
- Build hope, trust and respect with our community
- Washington Elementary School will unite the resources of the District with local artistic communities and nationally recognized experts in standards based education
- Washington Elementary Math through Music Magnet will utilize cutting edge technological resources and dynamic instructional models to increase student interest and engagement
Classroom Experiences
- Math Lab: Hands-On Centers
- Music Lab: Piano Kids Curriculum
- Learn to play and compose music
- Music enrichment
- Small group instructions
- Accelerated math opportunities
- Music based field trips
A Successful Student
- Is interested in math and music
- Is creatively inspired
- Is motivated and focused to succeed in school
- Arrives on time and attends school daily
- Participates in math and music labs
- Practices instruments daily
Student Requirements
- Grades K – 5
- Students residing within the attendance boundaries of Washington Elementary School are given first priority over students within the Lorain City Schools district
- Students enrolled in Lorain City Schools are given priority over students from other school districts
Staffing
- Classroom teachers are assisted by additional specialists in various math disciplines employing innovative methods of instruction
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