Mount Zion Elementary


Welcome to Mount Zion Elementary School .... Home of the Explorers. It is our purpose to help students acquire the necessary skills needed for academic
and personal social success to become world-class citizens. We recognize that our “Full Accreditation” status is due to the commitment of our professional staff, dedicated parents, resourceful community partners and committed students.

School Snapshot
Grades - Pre K through 5
Motto - Learning is a Daily Adventure
Principal - Frances Barnes
Mascot - Explorers
Colors - Blue and Green
2007 Enrollment - 375

Average Class Size
K through 3:   23
Grades 4 & 5: 25
Accreditation -Fully Accredited
Parent to Contact -
Catheral Lozano   539-7125
Daniel & Vicki Noggle   923-1159

For School Contact Information link here

Our school prides itself on being awarded the Comprehensive School Reform grant and the 21st Century Community Learning Center grant by the Virginia Department of Education. The CSR grant provided funds for staff development. Dedicated staff members from Mount Zion and other Suffolk schools offered after-school tutoring sessions two days a week a Mount Zion and another two days in the Cypress Manor community.

Perhaps one of the most notable and positive programs in our school is the Early Childhood Special Education program. This program is designed for children ages 2- 5 identified with developmental delays. Classes have low teacher-student ratio, SOL-based curriculum, and exposure to all resources. One teacher works with a "reverse mainstreaming" class, in which students without developmental delays serve as role models.

The teaching and support staff are remarkable! The staff members are highly qualified and possess salient backgrounds in their particular teaching disciplines. We pride ourselves on creativity and innovative learning styles and approaches. Our teachers set the example as life-long learners. Their ever-broadening knowledge base and years of teaching experience aid students in reaching their full potential.



website: wwwspsk12.net/schools/mzes/

Shining Stars
Paula Beckett, a third grade teacher, was selected as the school’s Teacher of the Year for 2006-07 ... and as the school's Reading Teacher of the Year. In addition, she achieved mastery classroom status for teaching Accelerated Math.
Melinda McMullen was named the school's Rookie Teacher of the Year.
42 percent of licensed teachers have Master’s Degrees.
All special education teachers are "highly qualified," according to No Child Left Behind (NCLB) standards.
All teacher assistants are "highly qualified" under (NCLB) standards.


Student Awards
Principal's Award and  A/B Honor Roll
Most Improved Student
Presidential Academic Fitness Award
Ruritan Club Academic Award
Presidential Physical Fitness Awards
Young Writers contest
Elementary Art contest
Perfect Attendance


 


2007 Test Scores
The Virginia Standards of Learning (SOLs) are a framework of basic skills students in each grade level should learn in English, math, science, social studies, and technology.

The SOL tests are given each spring to measure students' success in meeting these state standards. The 2007 benchmark for elementary grades is a 75% pass rate in English, 70% in math, 70% in science and 70% in history.

2007 SOL Scores:
English
86
Math
86
Science
72
History 70

 

Outreach Efforts
The school participates in the division’s Partners-in-Education program with the following organizations:
The Pruden Center for  Industry and Technology
Little Mount Zion Baptist Church
Suffolk Sheriff’s Department
Providence United Methodist Church
King’s Fork Woman’s Club
Chick-fil-A
Impact Suffolk
Somerton Friends Church
Mike Duman Auto
 
Extracurriculars
Mount Zion Elementary students can participate in these activities to enrich their academic and leadership skills:
Just Say No Club
Student Government    Association 
Annual Music Production
CHROME Club


 
   
 

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