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Edmondson Elementary
School Website
School Address
851 Edmondson Pike
Brentwood, TN 37027
Phone: 615-472-4360
Fax: 615-472-4371
School Colors
Turquoise and Maroon
School Mascot
Edmondson Explorers
Principal
Julie Sparrow
Assistant
Principal
Ryan
Harris
Enrollment
674 students enrolled
Pupil/Teacher Ratio
Kindergarten: 19.2
1st grade: 18.5
2nd grade: 20.8
3rd grade:
21.3
4th grade: 23.8
5th grade: 23.2
School
History
Edmondson Elementary School is a public, suburban
elementary school located in the beautiful hills of Brentwood,
Tennessee. Brentwood borders Nashville to the south. The school is one
of twenty two elementary schools in the Williamson County School System
and was completed for the beginning of the 1995-1996 school year. The
purpose of our school is to involve students in meaningful learning
experiences that develop individuals who are empowered to succeed in an
innovative, constantly changing, and information-based society. The
Edmondson Team includes administrators, teachers, professional support
personnel, teacher assistants, office personnel, cafeteria staff, and
custodial staff. Many volunteers have worked endless hours to install
our nature trail, amphitheater, and our outdoor classroom. We wanted to
make it possible for all teachers at Edmondson to extend learning
opportunities outside the school building. Our PTO has provided our
school with a state of the art computer lab, and science lab, new
teacher start-up funds and much more. Through the use of the effective
schools model our team at Edmondson continuously focuses on improving
student learning. We have a great team here at Edmondson!
Parent/Teacher Conferences
The Edmondson Team includes parents and we realize that the key to
developing great relationships with our parents is through frequent
communication. A formal conference is arranged for all parents each fall
and each spring. Parents may request additional conferences with their
teacher at any time. Through progress reports, phone calls, e-mail and
various other forms of communication parents are kept up-to-date
frequently on their child’s performance.
Parent Support Organization
The PTO is very active in helping support our programs and initiatives
at Edmondson and with their involvement we would have been able to
achieve all of our school improvement goals. Stacy Dowd is the PTO
president and meetings are held each month. Decisions made at PTO
meetings affect appropriation of PTO funds and coordination of PTO
sponsored activities. There are numerous opportunities for parental
involvement. PTO membership is $20 and entitles families to voting
privileges at PTO meetings, and to a copy of our school directory.
Special Programs
In addition to K-5 classroom curriculum, Edmondson has specialized
curriculum in music, library, physical education, resource, gifted and
guidance. An art program is provided, and a 27 station networked
Technology Learning Center. All classrooms have two to three networked
computers. We also sponsor a fourth and fifth grade chorus program that
meets with our music teacher before school. Boy and Girl Scout troops
meet in our building weekly. Destination Imagination is another
opportunity available after school hours, which provides children with
opportunities for problem solving and higher-level thinking.
Library/Media Center
Our library collection is over 10,000 items including classic
literature, research materials, current periodicals, newspapers, music,
videos, books on tape and cassettes. Children in grade K-2 have
structured library time each week and third through fifth grade students
have a flex library schedule. The library is open to all students are
various times throughout the day for research, checkout and Accelerated
Reader. We have many parent and student volunteers in the library to
help recirculation materials and support the needs of our librarians.
Guidance
Mrs. Nancy Rose is our full time school counselor who serves all of our
students in various ways. Opportunities for large, small and individual
group counseling are available and cover topics such as: communication
skills, conflict resolution, problem solving, social skills,
self-esteem, decision making, new student orientation, divorce, death,
personal safety and health. The school counselor also organizes and
coordinates parent consultations and Intervention Team meetings.
Special Education Services
Edmondson has three full-time resource teachers who work directly with
students who have specials needs through individual or small group or
inclusion. The program for students in special education is determined
by the IEP team. Our resource teachers are supported by three full-time
resource teacher assistants. Our part time gifted consultant serves
students who have been identified gifted by the state criteria. The
teacher works with the regular classroom teacher to provide appropriate
instruction for each student. Our school also has a full time reading
specialist, a full-time speech and language therapist, a part-time
gifted consultant, a part-time school psychologist, a part-time O.T. and
P.T., and a part-time ESL teacher.
Fine Arts
We believe strongly that the fine arts provide learning opportunities
that help develop our students into well-rounded individuals. At
Edmondson, we offer Physical Education twice a week to all of our
students along with art, and music. Spanish is offered to students in
grade 3-5.
Partnerships
Edmondson Elementary School strongly believes in partnerships between
businesses and school. Each of these
organizations assists in keeping our school an enjoyable place to learn
by donating time, contributions, gifts and even professional development
for our faculty and staff.
Extra Curricular Activities
Spanish classes, Destination Imagination, ETV, Student Advisory Council,
School Yearbook, School Newspaper, and School Chorus
Site Based Management
Site-based management is a process for effective change to meet the
needs of students and the community. At Edmondson, parents, faculty, and
staff serve on seven correlate teams, and working to improve education
for all students.
Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
This school year we will be working on our five year accreditation
review by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Edmondson
has been a SACS accredited School since it first opened in 1995.
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