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Is a K-6 school located on South Avenue across from Highland Hospital in the historic South Wedge neighborhood. Highland Park, Lamberton Conservatory, and Mount Hope Cemetery are within walking distance.
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Uses Success For All, a comprehensive school reform program that supports the success of every child in reading.
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Has computers in the classrooms, with older students tutoring younger ones.
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Has a fine arts program that reflects the school's diversity. Student art and music are featured in the Spring Arts Festival held during the Lilac Festival at Highland Park.
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Is a magnet school where K-6 students can participate in the Two-Way Language Program, Major Achievement Program, Science Connection, and Intercultural Studies Program.
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Strong Start Program identifies kindergartners in the first two months of school who need enrichment services to promote their academic and social success.
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Has an open classroom environment that lends itself to class teaming, inclusion, and blended classes.
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Gives students the opportunity to be involved in peer tutoring, peer mediation, and classroom councils.
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Has the South Avenue Public Library and City Recreation Center attached to the school, offering a variety of after-school activities.
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Has Scouting programs for girls and boys.
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Has volunteers from St. John's Home and Trinity Covenant Church who provide weekly tutoring and friendship to students.
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Has an after-school program for students in grades three through five providing enrichment in reading and language arts.
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Has a newly-formed PTA that provides collaboration and support between home and school.
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Has a passing rate of 65.5% on the grade 4 English language arts exam (2005) and 68.0% on the grade 4 math exam (2003).
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Has a 94.2% attendance rate (2003).
