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Scales Elementary
School Website
School Address
6430 Murray Lane
Brentwood , TN 37027
Phone: 615-472-4830
Fax: 615-472-4841
School Colors
Blue, White
School Mascot
Mustangs
Principal
Rick West
Assistant
Principal/Administrative Assistant(s)
Mrs.Gail Claiborne
Enrollment
566
Pupil/Teacher Ratio
K - 20:1
1 - 17:1
2 - 20:1
3 - 20:1
4 - 26:1
5 - 22:1
Zoning Maps
School History
Scales Elementary School was opened in the fall of 1977. Scales originally served a
student population in grades K-6. Currently, Scales serves the student
enrollment in grades K-5. The students of Scales live primarily in a
residential area west of Franklin Rd. The population and ethnic make-up
of Scales is reflective of the community and is of an increasingly
diverse cultural and social background. Scales’ leaders believe the
school is an extension of the community guided by democratic principles,
dedicated to enhancing the rights and privileges of citizens, and laying
a foundation for leadership.
Before/After School
Care
YMCA Fun Company - open from 7:00-8:00 AM and 3:30 - 6:00 PM.
Additional information may be obtained from a pamphlet in the school
office.
Parent/Teacher
Conferences
Parents will receive a report card each nine weeks. Parents who have
questions should address their concern(s) with the teacher. The Board of
Education has set two Parent Conference Days for 2005-06 - September 28,
and March 24 In order to honor instructional time and planning time for
students, all parent conferences are held by appointments only.
Parent Support
Organization
Scales has a very active PTO, headed by Mrs. Lisa Butler. PTO sponsored
functions include: Fiesta Night, Ice Cream Social, Invest Fest and the
Arts Program
Special Programs
Accelerated Reader and S.T.A.R. are both used in addition to each
classroom's reading program. Many exciting activities also take place
throughout the school year. They include: Destination Imagination;
Fiesta Night; Arts Festival; and the Fall Invest Fest.
Academics
Parents will receive a progress report each nine weeks. Parents who have
questions should address their concern(s) with the teacher. Teachers
will schedule a yearly conference. Parents requesting additional
conferences should contact their child’s teacher to schedule an
appointment. Conferences are by appointment only. Currently
participating in Curriculum Alignment; the majority of teachers have
received extensive training in innovative methods for Mathematics,
Science, Social Studies, and Language Arts. Professional workshops
include Windows on Math, AIMS, SUMS, Multiple Intelligences, Governor's
Academy, Reading Renaissance, and Using Data to Drive Instruction.
Guidance
Scales’ Guidance program is directed by counselor, Peggy McNamee. Some
of Mrs. McNamee's guidance activities include: parenting classes; super
citizens; perfect attendance; mentoring program; and community
partnerships. She chairs the Character Education committee. Each month
they spotlight a character word.
Fine Arts
Students attend music, art, physical education, computer lab, and
library classes on a regular basis
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