Hobby Elementary has successfully adopted the NES model, which gives students a better curriculum and more time for help with their schoolwork. Early data shows that students are getting better at reading and math, which means that the school is making a lot of progress in closing performance gaps. Parents who think their kids are encouraged have given it high marks for its focus on making the community safe and caring.

Q1. What is Hobby El's main academic goal?

Ans. Hobby El's goal is to create a safe and welcoming space where students can learn and grow as leaders.

Q2. Does Hobby El have any special STEM or coding programs?

Ans. Hobby El uses technology in a dedicated computer lab and mobile laptop carts for math and science lessons that are fun and interactive.

Q3. How does Hobby El get families involved in their kids' schoolwork?

Ans. Hobby El has "Data Nights" once a month where parents can learn how to read test scores and help their kids learn at home.

Q4. What kinds of social-emotional learning (SEL) tools does Hobby El use?

Ans. Hobby El uses the "Sanford Harmony" curriculum every day to teach kids how to be kind, talk to each other, and solve problems.

Q5. Does Hobby El provide after-school tutoring for kids who need extra help?

Ans. Hobby El offers after-school tutoring in Reading and Math for students who need extra help before state testing.