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Accelerated Learning Magnet Program
Michelle Mikell and
Linda Zeiler, Magnet Lead
Teachers
A School of High Expectations San Mateo Elementary School is a
special place for learning that holds high expectations for all
students; this is because we believe they can live up to them. We
foster academic excellence by emphasizing basic subjects, enrichment and
real-life experiences. It is this foundation that prepares
students for success in advanced studies. We combine stimulating
teaching strategies, hands-on learning and exploration to create a total
learning experience for all of our students. The Accelerated Magnet Concept The Accelerated Academy Magnet
program at San Mateo starts with the belief that all children can
perform well when treated as gifted and talented students. Instead
of using remediation, which slow student progress, we enhance academic
growth through challenging and stimulating learning experiences.
In addition, we identify and build on the individual strengths of each
child. We believe that the powerful learning students experience
in our program encourages each child to reach his or her full potential
- intellectually, socially, emotionally, and physically. We use a
variety of teaching techniques to foster a love of learning and
independent thinking. Broad Participation San Mateo is a community school in
the fullest sense of the expression. We encourage the full
participation of students, parents, staff, and the community at large.
This is because we believe every voice has value in the educational
experience. The entire school community works together towards a
common purpose by meeting, talking, and learning from each other's
ideas. Magnet Schools Overview Magnet Tour Schedule Tour dates and times for the
2011-2012 school year will be: Jan. 12, 2012, Jan. 19, 2012, Feb.
2, 2012, Feb. 9, 2012. Feb. 16, 2012 and Feb. 23, 2012. All tours begin at
9:30 a.m. The District Open House Tour date is January
26, 2012 and will take place at 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. San Mateo Middle School Magnet Night Representatives from James
Weldon Johnson Middle School, Darnell-Cookman Middle School, Julia
Landon Middle School, Kirby-Smith Middle School, and LaVilla School of
the Arts will present information about their middle school magnet
programs and will be able to answer any questions at our Middle School
Magnet Night on Thursday, December 1, 2011. San Mateo Magnet Orientation for New Magnet Students Two dates have been set for
orientations to be held for new magnet students and their
parents/guardians. If your child was selected for admission to San
Mateo Elementary's magnet program, please plan to attend one of these
meetings to be held on May __, 2012 and August __, 2013. The
meetings will take place at 9:30 a.m. in the school cafeteria. Magnet Application
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