Fiske Elementary School recently celebrated its identity as a vibrant learning community committed to delivering a culturally responsive International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme. The school continues to develop critical thinkers and global leaders through inquiry based units and high quality literacy and math instruction. The school’s supportive environment continues to be a cornerstone of the Washington Park neighborhood and families are encouraged to get involved.

Q1. What social-emotional learning toolkits are being integrated into Fiske Elem School classrooms each day?

Ans. Fiske Elem School has a dedicated fifteen-minute morning meeting every day solely focused on building empathy and self-regulation.

Q2. Is there a student council at Fiske Elem School? Is there an active student council at Fiske Elem School?

Ans. Yes, Fiske Elem School has an elected student leadership board that represents third through eighth-grade student ideas schoolwide.

Q3. What is the exact process to arrange an emergency early release at Fiske Elem School?

Ans. Parents will need to sign their child out in the main office and provide matching photo ID for dismissal approvals.

Q4. Does Fiske Elem School have dedicated STEM specialists for hands-on laboratory tracks?

Ans. At Fiske Elem School, there is a dedicated lab where secondary science coaches spearhead intensive robotics and basic engineering modules.

Q5. How does Fiske Elem School communicate calendar changes or school events to families?

Ans. Fiske Elem School has a digital newsletter that is sent out every two weeks and uses automated phone broadcasts to keep parents networks in sync.