Mission Statement

The mission of Maplewood Elementary School, is to develop the WHOLE child - one who feels valued and is successful within a cooperative and safe learning environment.

We, the students, parents/guardians, and staff of Maplewood Elementary believe that:

* Parents/Guardians, students, staff and community share the responsibility of ensuring the success of our students.
* All children have the right and responsibility to develop unlimited potential through opportunities provided for continuous improvement.
* Personal fulfillment includes the power to exercise choices with the understanding that all choices have consequences and fair is not always equal.
* All children are entitled to a challenging and safe learning environment.

School Goals

We will initiate programs focused on increasing student academic success.
We will provide opportunities that foster cooperation between Maplewood and our community.

Major Programs and Initiatives

UT FOSS science connection
Science Clubs at all grade levels
PreKindergarten Child Care
Teacher Technology Training
Bilingual ESL Services
Computer Lab
Reading Intervention Program (1-3)
Gifted and Talented Program
Project Read Program (1-5)
P.A.L.M.
Community School Child Care Tutoring
Reading Recovery
DARE for 5th grade
Year-Round Education
After-School Enrichment
Two Science Events (Family/Student)
Student operated store
Hands-on Science
Gardening
Writing Contest
Accelerated Reader
Art Enrichment
Safety Patrol
Recycling
Band and Orchestra for 6th grade
Mathematics Pentathlon
Hands-on-Equations (3-6)
Speech Therapy
Music Memory
Inclusive Special Education Program
Peer Mediation
Jump Rope for Heart
Conflict Resolution
Management
Small group counseling
Increase the Peace Behavior Program
Adopters
Large group counseling
Parent Training
Math Experience Based Approach
Working towards having a Science Lab
Mentors Program
Schoolwide student portfolios
Sixth Grade Classes