It's a Great Day to be a Wolf!

At Washington Mill Elementary, we take pride in offering a wide range of programs that meet the diverse needs of our students, promoting both academic success and personal development. Our focus on innovation, inclusivity, and community engagement is evident in the following Top 10 highlights that make our school an exceptional place for learning.

Advanced Academics Full-Time

Washington Mill Elementary offers advanced academic services through our Advanced Academics Full-Time program, providing gifted learners with challenging, differentiated instruction tailored to their unique needs. This program fosters critical thinking, creativity, and intellectual growth, ensuring that every student reaches their full potential.

Spanish Immersion Program

Our Spanish Immersion Program is a dual-language initiative designed to help students become bilingual and biliterate in both English and Spanish. By immersing students in both languages, we create a rich learning environment that enhances cultural awareness and communication skills, preparing students for a globalized world.

AVID

Washington Mill’s AVID program equips students with the essential college and career readiness skills. Through targeted instruction and personalized support, AVID prepares students for long-term success, helping them develop critical thinking, organization, and leadership skills that will benefit them throughout their academic journey and beyond.

Global Exchange Teacher Program

Through the Global Exchange Teacher Program, Washington Mill hosts five exchange teachers who bring culturally responsive teaching methods into our classrooms. These teachers help enrich our learning environment by aligning with our strategic pillars and offering students diverse perspectives, enhancing their global awareness and cultural competency.

Science Olympiad and Math Olympiads

Our Science Olympiad and Math Olympiads programs inspire students to develop a passion for science and math through hands-on competitions. These programs foster teamwork, problem-solving, and a deep understanding of academic concepts, helping students sharpen their skills in a fun and competitive environment.

Responsive Classroom Approach

Washington Mill Elementary uses the Responsive Classroom approach, an evidence-based teaching and discipline model focused on creating an engaging, positive learning community. This approach emphasizes academic success, positive community-building, effective classroom management, and understanding students' developmental needs.

Supportive PTA

The Washington Mill PTA is an active and supportive organization dedicated to enhancing our school community. Their involvement is essential in supporting school programs, initiatives, and events, fostering collaboration between parents, teachers, and students to create a nurturing environment for learning.

Commitment to Equity and Access

Washington Mill is deeply committed to equity and access, working to increase the participation of African American and Hispanic students in advanced courses. Our schoolwide focus on Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain, along with strengthening our MTSS program, ensures that all students receive the support they need to succeed academically.

Dedicated STEAM Lab

Our dedicated STEAM Lab provides students with a hands-on learning space to explore the interconnected fields of Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics. The lab fosters creativity, innovation, and problem-solving, offering students a unique opportunity to engage in experiential learning.

Significant Math Gains

Washington Mill Elementary is proud to celebrate significant math gains, with a +10% overall improvement in math scores and impressive growth across diverse student groups, including a +25% increase for Students with Disabilities and +22% for Black students, demonstrating our commitment to academic excellence for all.

Even More About Our Uniqueness

1. Local Level IV – Providing advanced academic services with challenging, differentiated instruction for gifted learners.
2. Spanish Immersion Program – A dual-language program enabling students to become bilingual and biliterate in English and Spanish.
3. AVID – A college and career readiness program that equips students with essential skills for long-term success.
4. Global Exchange Teacher Program – Hosting five exchange teachers who bring culturally responsive teaching and align with our strategic pillars, enriching the learning environment.
5. Science Olympiad and Math Olympiads – Programs that inspire teamwork and foster a passion for science and math through hands-on competitions.
6. Responsive Classroom Approach – An evidence-based teaching and discipline model focused on engaging academics, positive community building, effective management, and developmental awareness.
7. Supportive PTA – A highly involved Parent-Teacher Association dedicated to supporting school programs and initiatives.
8. Commitment to Equity and Access – Increased participation of African American and Hispanic students in advanced courses. We’ve also implemented a schoolwide study of Culturally Responsive Teaching and the Brain and strengthened our MTSS program to support all students better.
9. Dedicated STEAM Lab – A hands-on lab integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics, fostering creativity and innovation.
10. Significant Math Gains – A +10% overall improvement in math scores, with specific increases of +22% for Black students, +19% for Economically Disadvantaged students, +12% for English Language Learners, +10% for Hispanic students, and +25% for Students with Disabilities.