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Optional Classes in Grades 1-5
International Studies Focus
French Language Courses
Orff Music Program
TCAP Tutoring
Accelerated Reader
IXL Math
Outdoor Classroom
Computer Lab
Instructional Resource
Speech
Creative Learning in a Unique Environment (CLUE)*
Chorus
Spelling Bee
TEAM READ
Science Fair
Book Fair
*Students must meet eligibility requirements to
participate.
Jog Club
Environmental Club
Guitar
Technology Club
Drama Club
Art Club
Cheer Club
K-Kids
Basketball
Before and After School Care – Y-Care
Parent and Community Support
Germantown Elementary School (GES) partners with a
number of community organizations throughout the school
year to provide enrichment opportunities for students. Past
field trip experiences include visits to various community
attractions, such as the Agricenter, Elmwood Cemetery, and
the National Civil Rights Museum. The Germantown Fire
Department presents fire safety programs each year. Various
area restaurants (including Domino’s Pizza, Memphis Pizza
Café, Noodles of Germantown, Humdinger’s, Mellow
Mushroom, Gracie Bleu Frozen Yogurt, TCBY, and Chili’s)
host GES family nights with a percentage of proceeds donated to the school.
In addition to partnerships with local organizations,
parental involvement is welcomed and is considered essential
to the overall success of the school and its students. The
Parent Teacher Association (PTA) at Germantown provides
the school with both financial and volunteer support. The
PTA’s contributions to the school include providing various
rewards and incentives to encourage students to strive for
excellence.
Contact Us
The principal and staff at Germantown Elementary
encourage parents and prospective Optional
students to visit the school. Please call the school
office to schedule a guided tour.
Germantown Elementary School
(901) 756-2330
Department of Optional Schools and
Advanced Academics
(901) 416-5338
Germantown Elementary on the Web
www.scsk12.org/schools/germantown.es/
site.index.htm
Board Members
Teresa Jones, Chair
Kevin D. Woods, Vice Chair
Shante K. Avant
Miska Clay Bibbs
Chris Caldwell
Mike Kernell
Stephanie Love
Scott McCormick
William “Billy” Orgel
Dorsey Hopson II, Esq., Superintendent
For additonal information, contact Lindsey Robinson at
[email protected].
Shelby County Schools offers educational and employment opportunities
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, creed, age, disability, national
origin, or genetic information. 12/14
Enriched Academics/
International Studies
Germantown
Elementary School
Grades 1-5
2730 Cross Country Dr.
Germantown, TN 38138
Principal: Donna C. Jones
(901) 756-2330
Excellence in Education
The multicultural composition of the Germantown
Elementary School student body contributes to a rich
learning environment for all children. Germantown
Elementary provides every student with opportunities to
attain or exceed academic goals in all subjects through
problem and project based learning and multicultural and
cross curricular activities. Students are empowered to
develop the intellectual, emotional, physical, and social abilities necessary to become creative problem solvers, effective communicators and productive, responsible citizens.
Instruction is conducted in a calm, well-organized environment that is conducive to productive learning experiences. Teachers incorporate practices designed to make the
classroom more stimulating and challenging. A safe environment is created to ensure optimal learning experiences
for all students.
Advantages of the Program
• Students participate in an in-depth study of a different
country at each grade level to enhance global
awareness. They will spend the year learning about the
geography, culture, government, and economics of five
different countries. Our countries of study are Mexico,
France, Australia, Egypt, and Japan. Students will leave
Germantown Elementary Optional School with a
cumulative knowledge of all these different countries.
• Special emphasis is placed on creative and critical
thinking in all disciplines.
• Enrichment experiences are gained through field trips,
arts programs, and guest speakers.
• Opportunities are provided for children of various
cultural backgrounds to interact with each other to
enhance understanding and appreciation of other
languages and cultures.
• Students are introduced to world language study through
conversational French lessons, which are provided three
times per week to all grades. Other multicultural lessons
and activities are integrated into subject areas such as Art,
Music, and Physical Education.
• Modern, innovative technology is integrated into
instructional activities and lessons to enhance student
learning and prepare students to succeed in a technology-driven
world.
Meeting All Students’ Needs
Germantown Elementary takes pride in meeting the needs
of a diverse student population. We offer an excellent
English as a Second Language (ESL) program to serve our
culturally and ethnically diverse student body.
The CLUE* (Creative Learning in a Unique
Environment) program is provided for qualified, intellectually gifted students in grades 1-5. CLUE meets four hours a
week to focus on thinking and communication skills, group
dynamic activities, independent study, decision-making activities, creative problem-solving, and research skills.
A full-time professional school counselor works with students, teachers, and parents to meet students’ individual
needs. The counselor also conducts classroom activities to
enhance student academics through improved study skills,
time management, and test-taking skills.
Germantown Elementary has two full-time physical education teachers who encourage health and wellness and teach
recreational activities that can be enjoyed throughout a student’s lifetime.
Qualified Faculty
Requirements
• Master’s or other advanced degrees are held by 65 percent
of our teachers.
• Teachers practice differentiated instruction and researchbased teaching methods.
• Our teachers are creative, dedicated, experienced, and
highly qualified and many serve as mentors to other
teachers.
• 90% of Germantown Elementary teachers received Level
3, 4, or 5 scores for gains in student academic
achievement.
To qualify for Germantown Elementary School’s
Optional Program, all applicants who live outside the
school’s geographical boundaries must submit an
Application for Optional Schools to the Board of
Education, Department of Optional Schools and
Advanced Academics, 160 S. Hollywood, C106.
• Students tested for first and second grades must
score at or above the 70th percentile in total
reading and total math on the admittance tests.
• Applicants for first grade must have satisfactory
skills and behaviors and achieve mastery in all
academic and support subjects on their most recent
comprehensive report card.
• Applicants for grades three through five must have
current nationally normed or TCAP Achievement
Test scores at or above the 70th percentile on the
Reading/Language Arts subtest or its equivalent
AND on the Mathematics subtest or its equivalent.
• Applicants for grades two through five must have
A’s, B’s, E’s, and S’s in all subject areas on the most
recent report card.
Advanced Technology
Learning is enhanced through the use of state-of-the-art
technology. All Germantown Elementary classrooms are
equipped with wireless Internet access, Promethean Board
interactive whiteboards, and classroom computers. Other
amenities include laptops for teachers, one mobile laptop
cart per grade level, iPod and iPad carts, and a fully equipped
compute r lab. Students receive computer technology
instruction to learn how to research various educational topics and create multimedia presentations through the use of
iPad apps and computer software. Additionally, a
Technology Club is offered once a week to students in
grades 3-5. Through the use of Stop Motion Movie Making,
Lego Mindstorm Robotics, Video Game Creation, Scratch
Programming, and Comic Book Creations students STEM
skills are fostered and higher cognitive abilities are implemented.
• Applicants for grades one and two will be required
to take the Optional Schools admittance tests. No
other tests will be accepted for admittance into
grades one and two.
Varied Curriculum
• Provides all children with the maximum in educational
opportunities by focusing on Enriched Academics and
International Studies.
• Enhances the total academic and social development of
students.
• Enables teachers to teach in areas of strength through
departmentalization.
• Develops artistic talents and encourages art appreciation
through Art courses.
• All applicants must have satisfactory conduct and
attendance, including promptness to school (A total
of more than 15 absences, tardies, and/or early
dismissals is considered unsatisfactory.).
To remain in the Optional Program, students must
maintain the listed requirements for grades, conduct,
skills and behaviors, academic and support subjects,
attendance, and parent support. Application for
admission must be renewed yearly.
Transportation is the responsibility of the student’s
parents/legal guardians.
Final approval is contingent upon the review of
the student’s final comprehensive report card.