Address: 1752 Hollywood Rd., NW, Atlanta Georgia 30318
Phone: 404-792-5941
Fax: 404-792-6796

Mrs. Roxianne Smith, Principal
Dr. Cora Charles, Asst. Principal
Mrs. Regina Edwards, Artful Learning Facilitator

Vision

The vision of W.J. Scott Elementary School is to play an integral role in transforming our students into life-long learners and world-class citizens who can function successfully in a global society. We envision our school as one where parents can take comfort in the fact that they and their children are both valued and respected and can achieve at high levels of success in a clean, safe, caring, nurturing, comfortable environment with the best teachers and equipment that money can buy. We envision our school as one where all children come to school ready to learn and where all students are reading on grade level at the end of the third grade. It is our hope that students, parents, and the business community will consider W.J. Scott to be the "Hub" of the community...a place where all students will reach their highest level of potential and more.

Mission

The mission of William J. Scott Elementary School, is to prepare students to be responsible and independent learners. To provide challenging and diverse educational experiences encompassing computer literacy, conflict resolution, and cultural awareness. To provide an environment that promortes good citizenship and the development of social, academic, leadership, and decision-making skills.

Beliefs

WE BELIEVE:

That all students whould be given the opportunity to learn in a positive environment.

That students should be given the opportunity to recognize the need to set high goals for academic, social, and physical development.

That all students are capable of learning.

That all students should experience success.

That it is necessary to have an alliance among school personnel,parents, and the community for our program to be successful.

 

Reform Model - Leonard Bersteins Artful Learning

Artful Learning was inspired by Leonard Bernstein's vision that music and the arts could be used to improve a child's academic achievement and instill a love of learning. Artful Learning uses powerful arts-infused curriculum units developed by teachers to engage and excite children. The Artful Learning Framework - Experience, Inquire, Create and Reflect - encourages and supports best teaching practices and improves the way students, and teachers, learn.

The Artful Learning Model is the only arts-based comprehensive school reform design endorsed by New American Schools. The GRAMMY Foundation provides quality implementation support to Artful Learning schools.

The Bernstein Model serves all students, especially at-risk students, but it also successfully challenges average and currently high achieving students. It addresses traditional standards for basic skills and addresses the “basics of the future” including learning to learn, learning to love learning, creativity, problem-solving, and the character education and relationship skills for successful citizenship and employment.