Nestled in the 12th South community, our historic Waverly Belmont school is one of two Technology Demonstration Schools in the MNPS district. Not only do we offer state-of-the-art technology throughout the school building, we also boast a 1:1 ratio of technology device to student during the school day. Technology is used to enhance instruction, not replace our wonderful teachers.
What our school offers:
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Project-based learning
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Social-emotional learning
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Award-winning staff members
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Premier music, art and physical education programs
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Encore program for gifted and talented students
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Interactive technology
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Open access library scheduling
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Spanish instruction for K-4
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Partnerships with Belmont University and Vanderbilt University
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After-school clubs and activities
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Active PTO and strong parental involvement
We believe EVERY STUDENT deserves the following, EVERY DAY!
- A morning smile and greeting from his/her teacher…a fresh start
- Opportunities to do the “heavy lifting,” student talk should exceed teacher talk
- Expectations for participation and high levels of engagement during learning
- Task demands that require critical thinking and productive struggle
- Ownership of his/her learning…voice and choice
- Opportunities to practice reading, writing, listening, speaking, and math fluency
- High-quality, rigorous instruction provided by content knowledgeable teacher
- Grade-appropriate assignments and interaction with complex texts
WB Grows Me Every Day!