Administrators:
Deborah Glinowiecki, Principal
Nancy Aumiller, Assistant Principal
Community: Jacksonville Elementary School
is located in the central area of Baltimore County. It serves
a community of professional and semi-professional residents.
A very active PTA, as well as numerous parent volunteers,
provide support for the school program
School: Jacksonville Elementary opened in
September, 1994 and is one of the county's largest elementary
schools with a current enrollment numbering 580 students.
Upon completing their schooling at Jacksonville, students
attend either Hereford or Cockeysville Middle Schools.
Staff: The school's professional staff were
all selected for their commitment to Jacksonville's mission
and goals. There are 22 regular classroom teachers and 4 special
educators. Special area staff include a media specialist,
a vocal music teacher, an instrumental music teacher, 2 art
teachers, 2 physical education teachers, and a technology
facilitator. Support services are provided by 2 speech/language
pathologists, 1 guidance counselor, 1 school nurse, 2 reading
specialists, and 5.5 paraprofessionals.
Program: Incorporating the best of traditional
and innovative practices, Jacksonville's educational program
offers an enriched and challenging environment for students.
Instruction is differentiated to ensure success for all students.
The building is completely networked, and there are computers
in every classroom, in addition to the computer lab which
houses 30 computers. Technology is incorporated into the regular
curriculum and instruction in ways that encourage students
to relate to the real world and develop their reading, writing,
and language skills in purposeful ways. The special education
program serves as a model for other schools. A full range
of services, including a primary and an intermediate adaptive
class, reading classes, and inclusion resources, meet the
diverse needs of students. Opportunities are provided for
students to participate in a variety of enrichment programs,
such as choral and instrumental music presentations, Quiz
Bowl, and a home/school science program called "Sacks
of Science."
Jacksonville Elementary - A Community School
Jacksonville Elementary is truly a community school. The collaborative
efforts of school staff and parents are producing an educational
environment where students learn for life and are prepared
to be an effective part of the future world of work
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