Elementary Magnet Programs

Arts & Communication Magnet - Hilton Elementary

Shannon Panko , Principal
225 River Road, Newport News, VA 23601
Telephone 757-591-4772
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Distinctive Features

• Foreign Language Exploratory (FLEX) program for students in grades 2-5
• enriched literature program with a strong emphasis on reading various genre of quality literature
• strong emphasis on various types of writings to include poetry, prose, and nonfiction
• regular oratorical events, such as public speaking, memorized poetry recitation and elaborate student performances
• community service projects
• emphasis on integration of art, music, physical education and media studies with all content area subjects
• fully accredited by state of Virginia and met or exceeded federal standards for Adequate Yearly Progress
• projects and activities that involve families
• magnet program open to students in grades 1-5
• dress code policy
• parent/student/school contract   

Environmental Science Magnet - Deer Park Elementary

Mary Jo Anastasio , Principal
11541 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA 23601
Telephone 757-591-7470
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Distinctive Features

• interdisciplinary curriculum helps students see the connections among different areas of study
• recognized as a Virginia Naturally Exemplary School for three consecutive years
• fully accredited by state of Virginia and met or exceeded federal standards for Adequate Yearly Progress
• extensive hands-on learning with a wide range of projects and investigations through which children learn to use scientific methods, solve problems, make decisions, work together, and communicate
• partnerships with science museums, colleges and universities, research facilities, city parks, and environmental agencies
• school located adjacent to the Virginia Living Museum, Deer Park, and Lake Maury
• projects and activities that involve families
• parent, student, teacher contract

The Environmental Science magnet will be especially appropriate for children who like:

• to explore and experiment
• to be outside and to learn about nature
• to be involved in hands-on learning
• to work in teams
• to be involved in the care of classroom pets and
• their habitats.
   

Global Studies Magnet - Dutrow Elementary

Marguerite A. Pittman , Principal & Programme Coordinator
60 Curtis Tignor Road, Newport News, VA 23608
Telephone 757-886-7760
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Distinctive Features

• designated by the International Baccalaureate Organization as a World School authorized to offer the Primary Years Programme to all Dutrow students, k-5
• unique open-pod design physically places students in cooperative, grade-level communities dedicated to high academic standards, student responsibility, and commitment to excellence
• our expanded curriculum, which investigates issues of local and global interest, builds on the Virginia Standards of Learning
• program develops an appreciation of other cultures and reduces geocentricism, going beyond flags, foods and festivals, to an in depth study that allows students to gain a real understanding, awareness and sensitivity to the experience of others
• students are encouraged to develop a sense of being able to make a difference by exhibiting socially responsible action through service projects/social action
• inquiry learning develops a love of wonder, an enjoyment of challenges, the ability to think and reason well, craft excellent questions, and communicate effectively
• Spanish is taught as a second language: spoken, read, and written
• contract signed by staff, students, and parents reinforces shared partnerships
• fully accredited by state of Virginia
   

Math, Science & Technology Magnet - Newsome Park Elementary

Victor Martinez , Principal
4200 Marshall Avenue, Newport News, VA 23607
Telephone 757-928-6810
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Distinctive Features

• students are engaged in interactive, project-based learning expeditions
• classrooms are equipped with network desktop computers and projection systems
• technology lab provides wireless computers to all classrooms
• program is mission driven; students are expected to solve problems and create quality products
• students “loop” with their teacher for two years (k-1, 2-3 and 4-5)
• parent, teacher, student contract and uniform dress code
• fully accredited by state of Virginia and met or exceeded federal standards for Adequate Yearly Progress
• 2001 Promising School Site, U.S. Department of Education
• 2001 program featured on George Lucas Educational Foundation web site and the
• Foundation’s book Edutopia
• 2001 programs featured in eSchool News and Washington Post articles
• 2001 cover story on Teaching Pre-K-8 magazine
• 2001 featured in Educational Leadership magazine
• 2003 semifinalist in National School Change Award, Fordham University
• 2003 Virginia Technology Program of the Year award, Virginia Technology Educators
• Association
• 2004 Elementary Program of Excellence award, International Technology Educators Association
• 2005 technology programs featured on Scholastic Administrator magazine
• 2005 member: Expeditionary Learning/Outward Bound (EL/OB) Network of Schools
• 2006 partner: Sister Cities Organization, represented City of Newport News as the official delegation to Neyagawa, Japan