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Bush Hill Elementary is a Cluster V school in the Edison High School pyramid; students attend Twain Middle School. Since its opening in 1954, Bush Hill has been among the smaller of FCPS's elementary schools; current enrollment is approximately 470 students. Bush Hill was most recently renovated in 2000 and is a state-of-the-art facility, incorporating technology equipped classrooms and library, computer lab, music & art rooms, gym and therapy rooms. Parent volunteers and the PTA are both very active at Bush Hill, providing tremendous support for educational activities and other aspects of school life.
School Mission Statement
The Bush Hill Learning Community, comprised of students, parents, staff, and the community at large, shares a responsibility to provide an inviting and safe environment and to set appropriate high standards for academic achievement and character development.
School Core Beliefs:
• We believe in teamwork; none of us is as smart as all of us.
• We believe in making a positive difference in the lives of our children.
• We believe in community involvement.
School Vision Statement:
Our students will:
• Be well-rounded, high achieving students of character, who embrace life-long learning.
Our staff will:
• Routinely meet and collaborate to best meet instructional needs.
• Provide respect, empathy, encouragement and support for one another.
• Seek opportunities to further involve parents in learning.
• Participate in an ongoing program of staff development opportunities.
Our parents will:
• Be actively involved in student learning.
• Be knowledgeable of parent resources available throughout Fairfax County.
Our Community will:
• Show a sense of pride in our school’s excellent reputation.
• Become involved in our school to help us achieve our learning mission.
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