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The best elementary school is Spotswood Elementary School, which serves 463 students in grades PK-5 and has a student-teacher ratio of 14:1, having 32 full-time teachers and 1 full-time school counselor. The math proficiency is 45%, and the reading proficiency is 25%. This is very similar to schools like Keister and Pleasant Valley Elementary. There are 49% girls and 51% boys in the student body, and 81% of the students come from low-income families. Smithland Elementary and Bluestone Elementary, which are close by, have similar reading scores. However, Spotswood's math scores keep getting better thanks to targeted interventions. The nearest high schools are Skyline Middle School and Harrisonburg High School, where many graduates have gone on to do well in local arts and sports programs. The area around here has three-bedroom rentals that cost between $1,600 and $2,300 a month.
New Playground Name
We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....
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Read MoreAll Grades: 8:15AM- 3:15 PM
Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM
Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.
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September to June
School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.
463 Students
With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1
25%
Percentage of minority students
455 : 1
Student to counselor ratio
Being Updated
Daniella Buenaventura, a 5th grade teacher at Spotswood, was honored as Harrisonburg’s Lucy F. Simms Educator of the Year. She was recognized for her compassion, impact, and creating a supportive learning environment
1. How do I sign my child up?
Ans: Go to the division's registration page or call the Spotswood office at (540) 434-3429.
Q: 2. Are there programs for gifted or special needs students?
Ans: Yes, the school has a program for gifted and talented students.
Q: 3. What are the rules for how to dress?
Ans: The standard dress code for the district is in the "Student Responsibilities" section of the handbook.
Q: 4. What is the program for lunch and meals?
Ans: The school offers free or low-cost meals, and you can find out what's on the menu on the district website.
Q: 5 How can I keep an eye on how my child is doing?
Ans: Use the division's grade book or Infinite Campus system and talk to teachers at conferences.
Q: 6 Who is the principal, and how can I get in touch with them?
Ans: The principal is Brendon Derstine. Call 540-434-3429. 400 Mountain View Drive, Harrisonburg, VA 22801 is the address.
Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.
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