The integration of technology is essential for students’ development of the skills necessary to succeed in an ever-changing society. Our students must be actively engaged in their educations in order to learn, produce quality work, and become critical thinkers and problem solvers. Collaboration among teachers, administrators, parents, and the community is essential for the continuous growth and effectiveness of our school. Our Mission Our mission is to develop highest levels of academic proficiency and personal character in all students. Our Vision Getwell Elementary School will be an exemplary, student focused educational society that has an exceptional staff, focused programs, and inspiring atmosphere where excellence is achieved, solid character is exhibited, hopes and dreams are fostered and responsible productive citizens are developed. School Mascot: Exemplary Eagles School Colors: Blue and White School Motto: The Sky’s the Limit for Academic Excellence Getwell School History Getwell Elementary Schools is a Title 1, public urban school located in Southeast Memphis at 2795 Getwell Road. Getwell Elementary School was opened in 2001 with over 900 students. In the past ten years, the community surrounding Getwell has seen a reduction in population, thus resulting in a decline in student enrollment. Today, Getwell Elementary School provides educational services to approximately 422 students in Pre-Kindergarten through Fifth Grade. Getwell Elementary has been accredited since 2003. Report Card and Attendance Periods 2014 2015 School Year – Report Card and Progress Report Periods Report Report Card Progress Progress Report Card Report Card Days in Card Period Begins Report Report Period Ends Issued Period Period Period Ends Issued 1st 9 August 5 September 4 September October 4 October 16 43 Weeks Monday Wednesday 11 Friday Wednesday Wednesday
The integration of technology is essential for students’ development of the skills necessary to succeed in an ever-changing society. Our students must be actively engaged in their educations in order to learn, produce quality work, and become critical thinkers and problem solvers. Collaboration among teachers, administrators, parents, and the community is essential for the continuous growth and effectiveness of our school. Our Mission Our mission is to develop highest levels of academic proficiency and personal character in all students. Our Vision Getwell Elementary School will be an exemplary, student focused educational society that has an exceptional staff, focused programs, and inspiring atmosphere where excellence is achieved, solid character is exhibited, hopes and dreams are fostered and responsible productive citizens are developed. School Mascot: Exemplary Eagles School Colors: Blue and White School Motto: The Sky’s the Limit for Academic Excellence Getwell School History Getwell Elementary Schools is a Title 1, public urban school located in Southeast Memphis at 2795 Getwell Road. Getwell Elementary School was opened in 2001 with over 900 students. In the past ten years, the community surrounding Getwell has seen a reduction in population, thus resulting in a decline in student enrollment. Today, Getwell Elementary School provides educational services to approximately 422 students in Pre-Kindergarten through Fifth Grade. Getwell Elementary has been accredited since 2003. Report Card and Attendance Periods 2014 – 2015 School Year Report Card and Progress Report Periods Report Card Period Report Card Period Begins Progress Report Period Ends Progress Report Issued Report Card Period Ends Report Card Issued Days in Period 1st 9 Weeks August 5 Monday September 4 Wednesday September 11 Wednesday October 4 Friday October 16 Wednesday 43
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