- A composite student score of 84 on the Stanford Achievement Test for grades 1-6 underscores the exceptional academic program offered at MHBS.
- Each fall the elementary physical education department overseen by Mrs. Denise Willingham stages a fun-filled evening at the gym that highlights all elementary students.
- Student classes in Spanish, art, music, library and computer supplement the strong core academic offerings.
EXCELLENT TEST SCORES!
A SPECIAL P.E. PROGRAM
ENCORE CLASSES
AUTHOR DAY HIGHLIGHTS THE ELEMENTARY PROGRAM
Nationally-known authors and illustrators visit campus each year to motivate students to read and write as well as to explore other creative talents. This fall, storyteller Mr. Donald Davis, spent a day on campus working with each of the elementary classes. Others in the series include author Mr. Michael Shoulders, illustrator Mr. Rick Anderson, author Ms. Diane Z. Shore, and author Mr. Kevin Baldwin. The program in 2008 also involved the famous traveling therapy dog Amadeus.
STAYING ABREAST OF NEW TECHNOLOGY
Interactive Smart Boards complement the school commitment to training students according to their learning styles. The Smart Boards are supplemented by Star Math and Accelerated Reading as well as Shurley English.
VITAL COMPONENTS OF THE ELEMENTARY PROGRAM:
- Child-centered instruction
- Developmentally appropriate instruction
- Literacy centers
- Educational field trips
- Educating the total child (Luke 2:52)
- Differentiated, data-driven instruction
- Learning centers
- Patriotism, service, character education, community awareness
- Peer tutors
- Kindergarten preparatory program (K4) if not ready for kindergarten
- Family-centered environment
EXTRA OPPORTUNITIES FOR ELEMENTARY STUDENTS:
- A strong scouting program
- Piano Classes
- After-School Art Classes
- Drama and Musicals
- Before- and After-School Care
- Junior Pro Basketball
- Florence Recreation League Football
- Renaissance Faire Art Competition
- Arts Alive
- Duke Talent Search
- Book buddies