Pelahatchie Elementary School |
Pelahatchie Attendance Center |
EDUCATIONAL SETTING
Located in the eastern part of the Rankin County School District,
Pelahatchie Attendance Zone boasts an enrollment of approximately 720 students
in kindergarten through twelfth grade. A professional staff is committed to
motivating students to achieve their best.
PARENT/COMMUNITY NETWORKING
In an attempt to create a partnership between the school and the home, the
principals and teachers encourage involvement of families and community groups
in projects to benefit the school. Pelahatchie Elementary and Pelahatchie
Attendance Center have active PTO groups that provide invaluable volunteer work
at the schools.
Additionally, all schools participate in the Partners in Education program, which is a direct partnership between the school and a business or community group. This program helps to enrich the educational process by direct involvement. Businesses, community groups and the school, work together to build strong schools that offer the best educational opportunities for students and thus contribute to the overall quality of life in the community.
SPECIAL SERVICES
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Extracurricular Activities - Numerous student clubs with academic, athletic, musical, social, and/or a personal development focus are offered for students to select participation. Athletic teams in several sports are available for students to develop their physical talents. |
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Transportation - An effective bus transportation and maintenance program ensure the safety of the students transported to school each day. |
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Food Services - Children have difficulty learning if not properly nourished. Breakfast and a hot lunch are prepared daily for students at Pelahatchie Elementary and Pelahatchie Attendance Center. |
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Special Education - A broad range of services to students with identified disabilities is offered in grades K-12. An Individualized Educational Plan is developed for each child qualifying for these services. |
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Gifted Education - Services are offered to students in grades 2-12 who have been identified, according to state criteria, as needing additional instruction to reach their maximum potential. |
CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION:
ELEMENTARY
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Accelerated Reader Program |
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Writing to Read Program, K-1 |
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Media Center |
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Counseling Services |
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Music Program |
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Special Education Services |
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Gifted Program |
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Title I School-Wide Services |
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Edustar Computers, Kindergarten |
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WiggleWorks, Kindergarten |
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Bowdoin Method |
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After-School Tutorial Program, K-12 |
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MAP (Duke University’s Motivation for Academic Performance) |
SECONDARY
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Gifted Education Program |
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Military Science, ROTC |
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Driver Education |
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Alternative Education |
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Team Sports |
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State of the Art Business Lab |
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Music Program |
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Title I School-Wide Services |
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Special Education Services |
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Interactive Video Network Classroom |
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Boys and Girls Club Location |
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Tech Prep Site |