Robert D'Amato, Principal
A MESSAGE
Lees Corner Elementary School was established in 1986 and was named after the Lee Family (which included Robert E. Lee), original owners of Sully Plantation and the school site, first referred to as the Sully site. A donated bell contributes to our sense of community during special events and outdoor student council assemblies and distinguishes Lees Corner.
The Lees Corner faculty, parents, and community are proud of our collaboration and cooperation, which have resulted in new directions for monitoring, assessing, and increasing student achievement. A pilot program entitled PAIRS (Partners Assisting Individuals Realize Success), an early childhood education program, has been developed to use trained community members to enable each child to reach his or her potential.
Lees Corner has been known for the quality of its instructional programs and faculty and has focused on expanding the integration and application of technology throughout each child's learning experiences. Our current emphasis is on multimedia, telecommunications, and electronic mail.
Lees Corner embraces an inclusionary model for students with special needs and provides services based on each individual child's needs. As the Lees Corner student population continues to grow, an active PTA, parent volunteer program, and expanding business partnership provide support to the caring and positive learning environment at Lees Corner. As a learning community, we are committed to achieving excellence and to providing educational programs based on current research to prepare our students for lifelong learning and achievement.
Dave Gerstner, Assistant Principal
SUMMARY OF OUR MISSION AND GOALS
The mission of Lees Corner Elementary School is to provide a learning environment for each child that promotes academic achievement, respects the diversity of backgrounds and learning needs of others, develops a positive regard for self, and stimulates intellectual curiosity. We are committed to achieving our goals, including the following:
- To continue to enhance a strong academic program focusing on strengthening language arts and mathematics through knowledge and application of research.
- To integrate technology into every aspect of learning, enabling our students to think, use, and analyze information, problem solve, and communicate.
- To expand collaboration between school, parents, and the community to increase student achievement.
- To provide inclusionary services for students with disabilities.
- To respect and support the diversity of backgrounds and learning needs of our students.
UNIQUE PROGRAMS
- A child-study teacher assistance team to provide instructional insights for students having academic or behavioral difficulties.
- A unique pilot program entitled PAIRS (Partners Assisting Individuals Realize Success), composed of trained volunteers in assisted reading strategies, to enhance students' language arts skills.
- A model special education inclusionary program.