Jessie F. George achieved Gold Level of Safe Routes to Schools Gold Level. Mrs. Maria Giombarrese received the Governor's Recognition as Teacher of the Year for George School.
| White | 79% |
| Black | 1% |
| Asian | 6% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| American Indian or Native Alaskan | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 1% |
| Multiracial | 4% |
| Female | 47.6% |
| Male | 52.4% |
| Economically disadvantaged students | 2% |
| Students with disabilities | 16% |
| English learners | 0% |
| Homeless students | 0% |
| Students in foster care | 0% |
| Military-connected students | 0% |
| Migrant students | 0% |
| Grade | Percent of total students | Students |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 15% | 41 |
| 1st Grade | 17% | 47 |
| 2nd Grade | 20% | 54 |
| 3rd Grade | 13% | 35 |
| 4th Grade | 19% | 50 |
| 5th Grade | 16% | 42 |
| Incidents per year | |
|---|---|
| Violence | 0 |
| Weapons | 0 |
| Vandalism | 0 |
| Substances | 0 |
| Harassment, intimidation, and bullying | 3 |
| Total incidents | 3 |
| Days absent | Percent of students |
|---|---|
| 0 days | 3% |
| 1 to 5 days | 37% |
| 6 to 10 days | 33% |
| 11 to 15 days | 18% |
| Over 15 days | 9% |
| English | 88.5% |
| Other | 4.5% |
| Polish | 2.6% |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| Russian | 1.5% |
| Bengali | 1.1% |
Learn more about Jessie F. George Elementary.
Jessie F. George Elementary School provides a learning environment that is filled with rich experiences that enhances the social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development of the whole child. Our goals is to have our children excited about coming to school, feeling positive about learning and about themselves, while interacting with other children and adults in a productive manner.
Our curriculum is centered on the individual student. By identifying student entry points, our staff members are able to differentiate their instruction. We aim to nurture higher level thinking skills essential to the development of independent lifelong readers and writers. Technology and manipulatives in our math program assists students with acquiring strategies for real-world problem solving. Science and social studies instruction is thematic.
Fifth Grade Peer Leader/Safety Program, PSO After School Enrichment Clubs, Theater Week, Instrumental Band and Choir.
George utilizes Champions to sponsor Before Care and After care available for all K-5 students.
Our School continues to provide our teachers with professional learning opportunities in order to support professional growth. Our staff, as well as administration have participated in professional development with Reading & Writing Workshop, our updated Envision Math Program and updated Math Curriculum, development of district wide data and curriculum resources to support consistency. We remain focused on our commitment to the Co-teaching model which fosters a fully inclusive classroom experience.
George School has the Connect (Autistic Program) for the district. All children are educated in their Least Restrictive Environment; special education programming includes co-teaching classrooms and resource rooms. Support services include occupational therapy, physical therapy and speech services. Basic Skills Instruction is provided to students not meeting grade level standards.
Mindfulness techniques infused into daily instruction by teachers to help children regulate their emotions. Students participate in Physical Education classes and recess activity to encourage overall wellness, including physical activity, mental awareness, and overall health. Formal health instruction is provided from the Physical Education Staff and infused throughout the curriculum.
Jessie F. George School PSO (Parent-Student Organization) collaborates with staff and community to help provide opportunities beyond the classroom as well as support school initiatives. Fundraising opportunities and enhancing events support district curriculum include assemblies, Author Visits, and other events to support district initiatives and programming.
Jessie F. George School was built in 1962 and enjoys a variety of upgrades and additions, including many facility and technology upgrades to encourage the use and instruction of 21st century skills, as well as instruction in STEAM activities in our Media Center. The gymnasium is used for physical education and our media center helps children understand the need for research and critical thinking.
All students enthusiastically participate in STEM activities infused into our Library Media/Studies where students have the opportunity to practice their 21st century skills in a inventive and problem solving setting.
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