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About Our School
School Hours Inclement Weather Policy Our Mission & Vision
Mascot & Colors Events & Activities
School Hours
Our school hours on Mondays will be 9 a.m. to 1:10 p.m. In the event of inclement weather, such as snow, ice, high winds, etc., Fairfax County Public Schools may have a delayed opening, an early closing, or be closed altogether. If schools open two (2) hours late, Laurel Hill will open at 11:00 a.m. If this delayed opening occurs on a Monday, school will dismiss at the regular Tuesday - Friday time, 3:40 p.m. If schools are closed, students do not report to school at all. FCPS tries to make early closing decisions by 10:30 a.m. so that parents have adequate time to get home to meet their children. If inclement weather is a possibility, please check the FCPS Emergency Announcements page frequently. You can also sign up for Keep In Touch (KIT) messages to stay up-to-date about weather-related schedule changes. |
Our Mission
We engage and challenge all of our students to become critical thinkers and responsible citizens.
- We build collaborative and respectful relationships with students, colleagues, and families.
- We use best practices to ensure optimal student learning.
- We refine our teaching and learning through teamwork and professional development.
Our Vision
Laurel Hill Elementary School prepares students to be confident, respectful, contributing citizens who create direction for their learning, think critically, work together, and problem solve to acquire knowledge and skills for the 21st century.
Our Beliefs
At Laurel Hill Elementary School, we believe that each child is important and entitled to the opportunity to realize his or her fullest potential.
- We believe that effective teachers are essential to student success.
- We believe that learning occurs best when instruction is tailored to individual needs.
- We believe that adults and children thrive in a vibrant, safe, enriching, and respectful environment.
- We believe that a well-rounded education enables students to lead fulfilling and culturally rich lives.
- We believe that a dynamic partnership among students, parents, teachers, staff members, and the community is critical to exceptional student achievement.
Our Motto
We love the journey of life-long learning.
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We are the Laurel Hill Lions. Our school colors are blue and gold. |
Special Programs and Services
Advanced Academic Program (AAP)
Like all elementary schools in Fairfax County, Laurel Hill Elementary offers school-based Level III Advanced Academic Program (AAP) services to students who qualify. The services are provided on a pull-out basis once a week by our Advanced Academic Resourt Teacher Kristen Nestler.
Laurel Hill does not have a full-time Level IV Advanced Academic Center. Students who qualify for full-time placement can choose to attend the center at nearby Lorton Station Elementary School.
Beginning in first and second grade, all FCPS students are screened for eligibility for Advanced Academic Services using a variety of assessments. Official AAP services begin in third grade. However, all of our teachers in all grade levels use differentiated instruction within the classroom to enrich the program of studies for those students who can benefit
from the additional material.
For more information on the FCPS Advanced Academic Program, visit http://www.fcps.edu/DIS/gt/. For information about Laurel Hill program specifically, please contact Ms. Nestler at KBNestler@fcps.edu.
English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
ESOL services are provided to students to help them develop their English proficiency and enhance their academic achievement. With specialized instruction and materials, ESOL teachers work collaboratively with other teachers to provide access to content coursework while simultaneously helping students progress in English. We have two full-time ESOL teachers here at Laurel Hill.
All students who reside in homes where a second language is spoken will be assessed for English proficiency once they enroll. This assessment, combined with teacher assessment, will determine if a student qualifies for ESOL services.
For more information, visit the main ESOL page on the FCPS website: http://www.fcps.edu/DIS/OESOL/index.htm or contact one of our ESOL teachers, Judy Avalos at JLAvalos@fcps.edu or Nevada Sprung at nssprung@fcps.edu.
Looking for a list of upcoming events? Did you miss an event you wish you had attended? You've come to the right place! Just take a look at our Upcoming Events page. To take a look at past events, visit our Gallery page.
Want to visit our school? We're located at 8390 Laurel Crest Drive, off of Silverbrook Drive in Lorton. We are literally across the street from South County Secondary School. Click here for a map.
Visit the FCPS School Profile page to learn more about our programs, test scores, and demographics.
Principal Suzie Montgomery has had an outstanding career as a teacher, school-based technology specialist, and school administrator in Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS).
Assistant Principal Evelyn Hickman brings a wealth of experiences to our school, including lead mentor, intervention program administrator, reading specialist, second-grade teacher, kindergarten teacher, preschool teacher, and instructional assistant.