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High School Attendance Area: West
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Shorewood Hills Elementary School is a unique international and diverse community. We are a partnership of children, staff, parents and community members united by our common value for excellence in education. Our mission is to nurture lifelong learners academically, technologically, culturally and socially to function as world citizens. We will achieve this though the collaborative efforts of our school community providing:
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Shorewood Hills Elementary School is located on the near west side of Madison among the rolling hills and wooded residential area nestled between the University of Wisconsin to the east, Lake Mendota to the north and University Avenue to the south.
The SAGE (Student Achievement Guarantee in Education) grant from the State will keep kindergarten and first grade classes at 15 or fewer students. Second grade averages 22 students; third, fourth and fifth grades average 24 students. Our total enrollment is 500 students.
Students who attend Shorewood Hills are in the fortunate position to attend a true neighborhood school. Our students walk from the village of Shorewood, and from the University of Wisconsin's student housing facilities - University Houses and Eagle Heights.
Shorewood School offers the hot lunch program that is available to all Madison public school students, however, due to the multi-national student population, we serve cheese (only) pizza on Pizza Hut days. After school day care is available on-site.
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Achievement scores in all academic areas consistently exceed district, state and national averages -- more often than not topping out in the high 90th percentiles.
Computers are utilized as a tool for both students and teachers, as well as for curriculum support. All classrooms have IBM compatible computers that have Internet and district access. In addition to the classroom computers, we have a fully functional lab, staffed by experienced teachers and computer enthusiasts. Students receive technology instruction for one hour each week in a developmentally appropriate progression of learning. Advanced technology students update our web site and work on our student newspaper.
The goal of Talented and Gifted (TAG) programming is to make certain K-12 students consistently have learning opportunities that are challenging, systematic and continuous based on learning profile, readiness and student interest.
Student learning experiences include a broad range of opportunities that pushes a student to their next level of challenge and allows them to develop their talents. TAG programming may occur in the classroom, or in other settings. TAG programming is determined by ongoing evaluation and assessment of individual student needs. Each school has TAG resource support for ongoing consultation.
Art, music, physical education and computer technology are part of every student's curriculum. Strings instruction is available for fourth and fifth grade students as well as an honors choir for vocally gifted fourth and fifth graders. Other programs include support services by a psychologist, social worker and speech and language clinician. Shorewood has an outstanding English as a Second Language program and full-day kindergarten. The Content Mastery Center (CMC) is staffed by dedicated and experienced teachers and volunteers from the neighborhood and the University. They work with small groups of students to provide extra support.
Our biggest event of the year is a week long celebration called "International Week" that highlights the customs and costumes of the world and culminates with a Saturday festival featuring food, music, and dancing.
On alternating years we also have parent and volunteer driven Science and Art Expos, that are second to none.
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Our three playgrounds have adult supervision 15 minutes before school and during all recess breaks. Nursing assistance is available and students and their families tell us that they feel great about their kids coming to our school!
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Input from parents is key at Shorewood. The PTO executive board is part of our School Improvement Team. The principal meets regularly with the PTO executive board, made up of members who reside in University Houses, Eagle Heights and the Village of Shorewood. This group supports academic programming by planning special events and fundraisers, as well as advocating for our children and soliciting volunteers. PTO meetings are open to the public and are held the third Tuesday of each month beginning at 6:45 p.m. with a "Chat with the Principal" and the general meeting at 7 p.m.
Shorewood Hills is an internationally diverse school dedicated to the achievement and well-being of our students. Staff use a range of instructional styles. With your input, we try to match student learning styles with a teacher who can bring out the best in them. We take our mission very seriously at Shorewood, for our students truly hold the future in their hands.
Parents are a welcome addition to our school. We appreciate your participation - from just making sure your kids are fed and on time, to working with small groups in the classroom!
All present and potential families are welcome to call the school for information and tours at 267-4301.
We encourage you to talk with parents of our students to learn more about our school. Please see the Principal/Parent information on this web site for current names and phone numbers.
For answers to any question or to request materials such as curriculum standards, handbooks, lunch menus, or school newsletters, call 267-4301. Additional information is available on our web site: http://www.madison.k12.wi.us/shorewood/rjindex.htm
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"I like the Olympics that we have at Shorewood. I won a medal!"
-- Shorewood Student"I'm impressed by the international flavor at Shorewood and how the staff uses that diversity to teach the children."
-- Shorewood Parent"There are so many opportunities for children -- and they all seem interesting and fun!"
-- Shorewood Parent"I have so many friends at Shorewood. I wouldn't want to go any place else."
-- Shorewood Student"I like being able to work on computers and writing the student newspaper."
-- Shorewood Student
Remember, you're "At Home At Shorewood Hills Elementary School!"
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Last Updated: 2007-10-05
