I'm Dr. Nancy Flynn, principal of Randolph Heights School. For the
past seven years I've had the privilege of working with an
extraordinary group of teachers, staff, students, parents and community
members, dedicated to continually strengthening our tradition of
excellence. We are continually implementing best practices in all areas
of the curriculum.
Seven years ago, we adopted the Core
Knowledge Curriculum and began teaching the sequence in American and
world history, and geography. In the past few years, we've added the
Core Knowledge sequence in visual arts, literature, science, and music,
and have recently been recognized as an official Core Knowledge school.
Core Knowledge is a solid, specific, shared core curriculum designed to
help students establish strong foundations of knowledge. Knowledge is
power. We believe in giving our students the tools they need to be
competent, successful and productive citizens in a democratic society.
Knowledge is the great social equalizer.
In addition to a
rigorous academic curriculum, we offer many enrichment activities
throughout the year. This year one of our second graders placed first
in the national Philosophy Slam, one of our sixth grade Math Masters
Teams placed third in the region, two of our fifth graders' inventions
were chosen for the state competition, and seven of our second graders
won national honors in the National Geography Challenge.
Our fourth graders write, produce, and perform an original opera, our
fifth and sixth graders perform a musical, and our kindergartners
enchant us with their Valentine production. We have band concerts, a
talent show, and an all-day track and field extravaganza, to name a
few of our additional enrichment activities..
We
also believe strongly in experiential learning off campus. Our fifth
graders spend three days and two nights at Eagle Bluff Environmental
Camp each spring, our sixth graders spend a day learning to ski at
Afton Alps, and our first grade students spend a day with animals at
Hugo Farm. And of course, one of the great perks of being a principal
is being able to learn right alongside the students - from the high
ropes and archery to playing the drums and knitting.
We also
have engaging PTA-sponsored family events in the evening such as the
annual dance and silent auction, the ice cream social, the book fair,
and movie night. Other evening events include family math, science, and
literacy nights.
To learn more about our school, please visit us
in person. I will be happy to give you a guided tour, and you can spend
some time observing in different classrooms. Call us between 8:00 AM
and 4:00 PM at 293-8780.
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