Grades Served: Pre-K — 5 Mascot: Warrior Colors: Burgundy and Gray Achilles History “I will live the Warrior Way by respecting myself, others and my community everyday!” Achilles School Facts Achilles Elementary School is located in the southeastern part of Gloucester County, a short distance across the York River from Yorktown and Williamsburg, Virginia. The earliest recollection of Achilles School centers on a log cabin (across the road from the present school site) that was replaced around 1903 by a building with four rooms. As enrollment grew, additions were made until around 1910 when the building was about doubled in size. At that time three girls enrolled in the new freshman class later graduating in 1914. During the next twenty years, the area continued to grow; therefore, the physical plant was enlarged numerous times. Much of the work was accomplished by the efforts of the local citizens served by the school. The curriculum was expanded, competitive sports were organized, and a school cafeteria was begun. Due to consolidation in 1953, the high school department of Achilles was transferred to the new Gloucester High School. Achilles then became an elementary school serving grades 1 - 7. The old Achilles was replaced in 1966 by the current physical plant. In 1975, the Gloucester Building and Renovation Program was completed including a new high school, renovation of all other schools, and the establishment of a middle school serving grades five and six. Beginning September 1976 Achilles start- ed housing kindergarten through grade 4. Achilles, along with the other elementary schools, began serving kindergarten through grade 5 in 1986. Construction began in May 2004 on an addition that included a gymnasium, a new media center, eleven classrooms, and art and music rooms. The reception, administrative, and kitchen/ cafeteria areas were also renovated at this time. The completion of the project in the fall of 2005 provided a learning community that almost doubled the size of the original building. Achilles now serves students and their families in Preschool through 5 th grade. Most recently, the lighting, ceilings and HVAC system were updated during Summer of 2015. The building has a new look and provides comfort to all stakeholders. Wireless updates continue to improve technology accessibility to students and the community, providing a quality facility for all. Warrior Pledge Staff Qualifications # of Teachers Licensed Instructional Staff with a Master’s Degree or Higher 24 Licensed Instructional Staff with a Bachelor’s Degree +15 2 Licensed Instructional Staff with 10 + Years of Experience 22 Licensed Instructional Staff with 4-10 Years of Experience 10 Licensed Instructional Staff with 0-3 Years of Experience 4 Licensed Instructional Staff with a Provisional License or Lateral Entry 0 National Board Certified 0 Katina Keener Principal . . . Mary Beth Preas Assistant Principal 9306 Guinea Road Hayes, VA 23072 Phone: 804-642-9140 http://achilles.gloucester.schooldesk.net/ Deborah Bone 804-642-9160 [email protected] Achilles Department of Community Engagement http://gloucester.schooldesk.net/ Gloucester County Public Schools The Thomas Calhoun Walker Education Center 6099 T.C. Walker Road Gloucester, VA 23061 Phone: 804-693-5300 This school brochure was created by the: Gloucester County Public Schools provides equal opportunities in education and employment.
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Grades Served: Pre-K — 5
Mascot: Warrior
Colors: Burgundy and Gray
Achilles History
“I will live the Warrior Way
by respecting myself, others and
my community everyday!”
Achilles School Facts
Achilles Elementary School is located in the southeastern part of Gloucester County, a short distance across the York River from Yorktown and Williamsburg, Virginia. The earliest recollection of Achilles School centers on a log cabin (across the road from the present school site) that was replaced around 1903 by a building with four rooms. As enrollment grew, additions were made until around 1910 when the building was about doubled in size. At that time three girls enrolled in the new freshman class later graduating in 1914. During the next twenty years, the area continued to grow; therefore, the physical plant was enlarged numerous times. Much of the work was accomplished by the efforts of the local citizens served by the school. The curriculum was expanded, competitive sports were organized, and a school cafeteria was begun. Due to consolidation in 1953, the high school department of Achilles was transferred to the new Gloucester High School. Achilles then became an elementary school serving grades 1 - 7. The old Achilles was replaced in 1966 by the current physical plant.
In 1975, the Gloucester Building and Renovation Program was completed including a new high school, renovation of all other schools, and the establishment of a middle school serving grades five and six. Beginning September 1976 Achilles start-ed housing kindergarten through grade 4. Achilles, along with the other elementary schools, began serving kindergarten through grade 5 in 1986.
Construction began in May 2004 on an addition that included a gymnasium, a new media center, eleven classrooms, and art and music rooms. The reception, administrative, and kitchen/cafeteria areas were also renovated at this time. The completion of the project in the fall of 2005 provided a learning community that almost doubled the size of the original building. Achilles now serves students and their families in Preschool through 5th grade. Most recently, the lighting, ceilings and HVAC system were updated during Summer of 2015. The building has a new look and provides comfort to all stakeholders. Wireless updates continue to improve technology accessibility to students and the community, providing a quality facility for all.
Warrior Pledge
Staff Qualifications # of Teachers
Licensed Instructional Staff with a Master’s Degree or Higher
24
Licensed Instructional Staff with a Bachelor’s Degree +15
2
Licensed Instructional Staff with 10 + Years of Experience
22
Licensed Instructional Staff with 4-10 Years of Experience
10
Licensed Instructional Staff with 0-3 Years of Experience
4
Licensed Instructional Staff with a Provisional License or Lateral Entry
0
National Board Certified 0
Katina Keener Principal
. . .
Mary Beth Preas Assistant Principal
9306 Guinea Road Hayes, VA 23072 Phone: 804-642-9140
http://achilles.gloucester.schooldesk.net/
Deborah Bone 804-642-9160 [email protected]
Achilles Department of Community Engagement
http://gloucester.schooldesk.net/
Gloucester County Public Schools The Thomas Calhoun Walker Education Center
6099 T.C. Walker Road
Gloucester, VA 23061
Phone: 804-693-5300
This school brochure was created by the:
Gloucester County Public Schools provides equal opportunities in education and employment.
Mission/Vision
Opportunities for Involvement
Volunteering in Classrooms
PTO Activities
Family Reading Afternoon
Chaperoning Study Trips
Lunch Buddy Program
Business Partnerships
Community Use
Hands at Work & Play
Library Volunteer
Tutoring
Copy Volunteer
Book Buddies
Achilles Elementary School faculty and staff provide all students with the opportunity to become responsible, self-directed, confident, lifelong learners. School personnel, families, and members of the community work together to provide a safe, nurturing environment built on mutual respect that promotes each child’s intellectual, emotional, physical, and social development. Achilles Elementary School has a dedicated and skillful staff committed to serving students and the community.
We believe that ALL students can learn. Student learning and success is maximized when instruction is individualized and appropriate to the needs and to the development of the learners. Instructional staff stays current with research-based developments in curricula, instructional strategies, and programs. Investment in a strong school-community relationship is essential to understanding prior knowledge of the students, meeting their needs, and reinforcing their educational goals. The strength and success of Achilles is reflective of the loyalty, support, and dedication of all key stakeholders.
PTO Achilles Elementary School’s PTO mission focuses on promoting, supporting, and enhancing the education, learning and school life experience of every child at Achilles.
We do so through:
Purchasing technology and supplies for the school.
Facilitating special appreciation events for the teachers and staff.
Fostering the relationship between the home and school by providing quality events and programs.
Promoting the relationship and communication between educators, families and community to secure for every child the highest advantages in education.
Instructional Highlights Small instructional groups in Reading and
Mathematics
Student Engagement
Project Based Learning
Growth Mindset
21st Century technology projects
Before & After Intervention Programs
Virginia Tiered Systems of Support
Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports
(PBIS)
Academic Program Quality education with emphasis on developing reading, mathematical, and communicating skills has continued to be among the highest priorities for the school. Today’s faculty and staff continue the tradition of making every effort to prepare students for the challenges and needs of tomorrow.
There are 392 students currently enrolled at Achilles Elementary School in kindergarten through fifth grade. There are 21 classroom teachers, eight resource teachers, four special educators, seven paraprofessionals and 19 sup-port staff serving the students of Achilles. Our school supports the VPI program, with 18 pre-schoolers being served by one teacher and one paraprofessional.
Our administrative team has 30 years of teaching experience and over 10 years of administrative experience. Both administrators are dedicated to providing a safe, caring environment that values diversity and collaboration. Our curriculum is aligned with the Virginia Department of Ed-ucation’s Standards of Learning and en-courages all students to reach their potential as individual needs are met, supported and ex-ceeded.
Commonwealth of Virginia Standards of Learning Assessment Data
Subject
Percent of
Students
Passing
State
Benchmark
English 76 75
Math 87 70
History 88 70
Science 94 70
Achilles Elementary School exceeded all State academic benchmarks based on Spring 2016 test scores as noted below.
Achilles Elementary School also met all Federal Annual Measurable Objectives.
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