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School Summary
Dranesville Elementary is located just outside the boundaries of the town of Herndon. The community is extremely supportive, as parents and educators work together in recognition of the strong teamwork that serves to provide a quality education for each student. High expectations are held for student performance in all areas of the curriculum, with an emphasis on developing strategies for lifelong learners, problem-solving skills, and conceptual knowledge. Students are required learn basic reading, writing, and math and to apply what they learn across subject areas. Modern technology, in the form of computers, is an important part of instruction. Each classroom has a minimum of three computers. A computer lab is also available. Students use the latest technology in the school library, and supervised Internet access is possible in each classroom. Although the school has a full-time technology specialist, all teachers share in the technology instruction provided to all students. The use of interactive Smartboards also supports students’ active learning. Respect is a key term in understanding daily life at Dranesville. Students are due respect and they owe respect to adults and to each other. An emphasis on other widely accepted values through Positive Behavior Support and Responsive Classroom help all to grow in responsibility. Students participate each week in physical education and music classes taught by specialists. The art teacher works closely with classroom teachers to integrate art instruction. Each year, upper-level students seek additional music instruction by enrolling in band, strings, or chorus. Dranesville's motto is Dranesville Dragons never quit.
Last Updated: 2009-07-21
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