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
Gail Claiborne

Enrollment
595

Pupil/Teacher Ratio
K - 21:1
1 - 19:1
2 - 19:1
3 - 21:1
4 - 23:1
5 - 24:1

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.

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 the 2009-2010 Parent Conference Day for September 29th.  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. Nikol Wiemer. PTO sponsored functions include: 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; Fall Invest Fest and Mustang Roundup.

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, Katie Lipscomb. Some of Mrs. Lipscomb'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.