Andrew Jackson Elementary School

Andrew Jackson Elementary School is situated on property adjoining the historic Hermitage. The school was built in 1924, on three acres of land purchased from Mr. John Donelson. The school opened on Monday following Thanksgiving with an approximate enrollment of 150 students in grades one through eight under the leadership of Mrs. I.P. Wright.

In 1941, an addition was built on the lower end of the building which housed classrooms and the cafeteria. A new cafeteria was built in 1955, and in 1962 the old cafeteria was converted into a library and two classrooms. In 1970, an open-space facility was built adjacent to the existing school which contained two pod areas divided by a teacher workroom. Andrew Jackson School absorbed the student body of Stateland School and at that time the Stateland School was closed. In 1988, the Stateland School was reopened as Andrew Jackson Annex and was occupied by fourth, fifth, and sixth grade students. . In January 1995, the second through sixth grades were moved to the old Donelson High School building and the kindergarten and first grades were moved to the Andrew Jackson Annex building.

In 1996, many of the podded building were demolished leaving the original Andrew Jackson School entrance to be the entrance to our library. The original Andrew Jackson School building at our present site was demolished and a new facility was built. The new building incorporated the open space pod into the new structure, thus providing adequate space for approximately 600 students. Andrew Jackson Elementary School serves as a link between the rich history and heritage of Tennessee and the surrounding progressive community which is led by Mr. Edward Xavier Barrios, Principal of Andrew Jackson Elementary School.

What Does Our School Offer?

Classes for a Blended Pre-K (recommended maximum 16 students)
Classes for grades K-4
Self-Contained CBIS class near age appropriate peers
Two resource special education programs
Six related Arts Technology, Art, Music, Physical education (twice a week), and Spanish world language
All of our teaching staff practice differentiated instructional strategies to challenge all students.
This year we have a new technology teacher and a Spanish teacher to work will all grade levels.
At Andrew Jackson we have a Morning Meeting everyday 30 minutes at the start of the day and broadcast a school wide morning meeting on our private channel 12.
Andrew Jackson offers writing workshops focusing on differentiating instruction at the students’ zone of proximal development for all students.
Andrew Jackson has a new Hands science lab where students can do a variety of experiments.
We a focal calendar for the 2012-2013 school year to help focus our efforts to raise test scores. Our Master schedule is a hybrid of a school within a school with use of block time. We have a dedicated 90 minutes for reading and 60 minutes for math every day.

Some of the physical resources we have are as follows:

Three computer labs using hard wired and wireless internet access

Two mobile computer labs with wireless internet access points

SMART interactive whiteboards with an LCD Projector and ELMO or Ladybug document camera in every classroom

Each faculty member has his/her own telephone, voicemail and email.

An In-house channel 12 for students to broadcast their work

A conference room to meet for Steams, IEPs and special conference rooms

Three teacher workrooms

Two large playgrounds on our historic property

Flat-screen monitors and Digital Projector in the cafetorium

-Some of the instructional resources we have are as follows:

Thinking Maps and Read & Write GOLD Software on all computers

Treasures and Envisions online components.

We use TCAP test prep materials throughout the school year.

We use Thinking Maps & Write from the Beginning

Balanced Literacy & Math

Social Studies & Science Fairs

Professional use of a PD for our students, parents and teachers to work

EL Classes for students.

Gifted ENCORE Program- In-house at Andrew Jackson once a week.

Character Education Program

Jump Rope for Heart

Junior Achievement & BizTown

Quantum Learning

American Education Week Scholastic Book Fair

Safe @ Last (Counseling Curriculum)

STAR Reading Assessment

ThinkLink Formative Assessment for 2nd-4th Grades

Some extras we offer are Andrew Jackson are as follows:

A supportive and welcoming PTO organization

Partnership with YMCA fun-company that offers child care from 6:30 am to 6pm M-F

Various partnerships with other local daycares, contact the main office for a list (615) 847.7317

Eagle Run Olympics and concert in the fall

Spring Field Day

Otis Spunkmyer cookie sale

Monthly Chick-Fil-A nights

At Andrew Jackson we are starting Project based learning this year to give students hands on skills to learn that align with common core standards.
We have a full time literacy coach working with all grade levels to create a writers workshop. Our Readers Theater incorporates social science as part of the daily 5 for language arts.
Our library media specialist engages all students and supplement classroom activities. Our media specialist instructs and helps teachers use Accelerated Reader.
Andrew Jackson has yearly Awards Assemblies.
Andrew Jackson Elementary School offers Banking at School with Wilson Bank& Trust. Students can bring money to be deposited into a real bank account once a month.
What Makes Our School Unique?

Andrew Jackson Elementary began its rich history in the Old Hickory community in 1924. For over 80 years AJS has offered the very best in education and traditions of excellence. That legacy continues today as the school celebrates the 21st anniversary of Eagle Run, the annual fall fund raiser and family health and fitness extravaganza. To kick-off this auspicious occasion, AJS alumni will participate in an Olympic-style torch relay. This and other time honored community events are organized by our highly committed and involved PTO and supported by our wonderful community. Andrew Jackson School is staying on the cutting edge of instruction with the award of the $150,000 Race to the Top: Leading with Learning Environments Technology Grant, a competitive grant awarded to only ten schools in the district. This prestigious award will bring a heightened level of interactive technology into the hands of all AJS students as we work toward the goal of increased engagement and achievement across the curriculum. This along with our accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) sets a high level of expectation for both our students and staff. Our teachers provide a balanced curriculum that both academically challenges our students and meets their needs as individuals.

Who Attends Our School?

Andrew Jackson Elementary is part of the McGavock cluster and students living in the Old Hickory area are zoned for our school. However, anyone in Davidson County can apply to attend AJS through the lottery. Our students go on to attend DuPont Hadley Middle School and McGavock High School.

PENCIL Partners

PENCIL Foundation, a nonprofit organization, links community resources with Nashville public schools. A PENCIL Partner is a business or other community organization that teams up with a Metro school to volunteer time and donate resources that promote student success.

Brandywine Woman's Club

Chick-Fil-A (Old Hickory Blvd)

Kroger Company (Shute Lane)

McDonald's of Hermitage

Publix (Lebanon Road)

The Hermitage

The News Herald

Instructional Coach, TSS, LMS, Library Clek, Counselor, PE, Tewchnology, Music, Spanish, Art

2 wireless labs, 3 hard wired labs, 1 mobile ipad cart, wireless building, smarboards in every classroom

Ambasssadors

Yes

Yes Primary color tops or spirit wear and khki or dark solid pants no jeans.

Andrew Jackson School's mission is to integrate all our disciplines and give all students the opportunity to make educational gains. All students will be taught by highly qualified professional teaching and support staff. Our staff will engage our students though project based learning using a hands on science and technology labs, a world language component and innovative cooperative teaching teams.

Andrew Jackson School's vision is to produce literate, lifelong learners capable of fully participating in an increasingly global society. All students will realize their full potential at each grade level and they will show academic and social growth by applying advanced reading and math skills using Metro's integrated curriculum.

Andrew Jackson Elementary School is situated on property adjoining the historic Hermitage. The school was built in 1924, on three acres of land purchased from Mr. John Donelson. The school opened on Monday following Thanksgiving with an approximate enrollment of 150 students in grades one through eight under the leadership of Mrs. I.P. Wright.

In 1941, an addition was built on the lower end of the building which housed classrooms and the cafeteria. A new cafeteria was built in 1955, and in 1962 the old cafeteria was converted into a library and two classrooms. In 1970, an open-space facility was built adjacent to the existing school which contained two pod areas divided by a teacher workroom. Andrew Jackson School absorbed the student body of Stateland School and at that time the Stateland School was closed. In 1988, the Stateland School was reopened as Andrew Jackson Annex and was occupied by fourth, fifth, and sixth grade students. . In January 1995, the second through sixth grades were moved to the old Donelson High School building and the kindergarten and first grades were moved to the Andrew Jackson Annex building.

In 1996, many of the podded building were demolished leaving the original Andrew Jackson School entrance to be the entrance to our library. The original Andrew Jackson School building at our present site was demolished and a new facility was built. The new building incorporated the open space pod into the new structure, thus providing adequate space for approximately 600 students. Andrew Jackson Elementary School serves as a link between the rich history and heritage of Tennessee and the surrounding progressive community which is led by Mr. Edward Xavier Barrios, Principal of Andrew Jackson Elementary School.

What Does Our School Offer?

• Classes for a Blended Pre-K (recommended maximum 16 students)
• Classes for grades K-4
• Self-Contained CBIS class near age appropriate peers
• Two resource special education programs
• Six related Arts Technology, Art, Music, Physical education (twice a week), and Spanish world language
• All of our teaching staff practice differentiated instructional strategies to challenge all students.
• This year we have a new technology teacher and a Spanish teacher to work will all grade levels.
• At Andrew Jackson we have a Morning Meeting everyday 30 minutes at the start of the day and broadcast a school wide morning meeting on our private channel 12.
• Andrew Jackson offers writing workshops focusing on differentiating instruction at the students' zone of proximal development for all students.
• Andrew Jackson has a new Hands science lab where students can do a variety of experiments.
• We a focal calendar for the 2012-2013 school year to help focus our efforts to raise test scores. Our Master schedule is a hybrid of a school within a school with use of block time. We have a dedicated 90 minutes for reading and 60 minutes for math every day.

• Some of the physical resources we have are as follows:

Three computer labs using hard wired and wireless internet access

Two mobile computer labs with wireless internet access points

SMART interactive whiteboards with an LCD Projector and ELMO or Ladybug document camera in every classroom

Each faculty member has his/her own telephone, voicemail and email.

An In-house channel 12 for students to broadcast their work

A conference room to meet for Steams, IEPs and special conference rooms

Three teacher workrooms

Two large playgrounds on our historic property

Flat-screen monitors and Digital Projector in the cafetorium

-Some of the instructional resources we have are as follows:

Thinking Maps and Read & Write GOLD Software on all computers

Treasures and Envisions online components.

We use TCAP test prep materials throughout the school year.

We use Thinking Maps & Write from the Beginning

Balanced Literacy & Math

Social Studies & Science Fairs

Professional use of a PD for our students, parents and teachers to work

EL Classes for students.

Gifted ENCORE Program- In-house at Andrew Jackson once a week.

Character Education Program

Jump Rope for Heart

Junior Achievement & BizTown

Quantum Learning

American Education Week Scholastic Book Fair

Safe @ Last (Counseling Curriculum)

STAR Reading Assessment

ThinkLink Formative Assessment for 2nd-4th Grades

• Some extras we offer are Andrew Jackson are as follows:

A supportive and welcoming PTO organization

Partnership with YMCA fun-company that offers child care from 6:30 am to 6pm M-F

Various partnerships with other local daycares, contact the main office for a list (615) 847.7317

Eagle Run Olympics and concert in the fall

Spring Field Day

Otis Spunkmyer cookie sale

Monthly Chick-Fil-A nights

• At Andrew Jackson we are starting Project based learning this year to give students hands on skills to learn that align with common core standards.
• We have a full time literacy coach working with all grade levels to create a writers workshop. Our Readers Theater incorporates social science as part of the daily 5 for language arts.
• Our library media specialist engages all students and supplement classroom activities. Our media specialist instructs and helps teachers use Accelerated Reader.
• Andrew Jackson has yearly Awards Assemblies.
• Andrew Jackson Elementary School offers Banking at School with Wilson Bank& Trust. Students can bring money to be deposited into a real bank account once a month.

What Makes Our School Unique?

Andrew Jackson Elementary began its rich history in the Old Hickory community in 1924. For over 80 years AJS has offered the very best in education and traditions of excellence. That legacy continues today as the school celebrates the 21st anniversary of Eagle Run, the annual fall fund raiser and family health and fitness extravaganza. To kick-off this auspicious occasion, AJS alumni will participate in an Olympic-style torch relay. This and other time honored community events are organized by our highly committed and involved PTO and supported by our wonderful community. Andrew Jackson School is staying on the cutting edge of instruction with the award of the $150,000 Race to the Top: Leading with Learning Environments Technology Grant, a competitive grant awarded to only ten schools in the district. This prestigious award will bring a heightened level of interactive technology into the hands of all AJS students as we work toward the goal of increased engagement and achievement across the curriculum. This along with our accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) sets a high level of expectation for both our students and staff. Our teachers provide a balanced curriculum that both academically challenges our students and meets their needs as individuals.

Who Attends Our School?

Andrew Jackson Elementary is part of the McGavock cluster and students living in the Old Hickory area are zoned for our school. However, anyone in Davidson County can apply to attend AJS through the lottery. Our students go on to attend DuPont Hadley Middle School and McGavock High School.

PENCIL Partners

PENCIL Foundation, a nonprofit organization, links community resources with Nashville public schools. A PENCIL Partner is a business or other community organization that teams up with a Metro school to volunteer time and donate resources that promote student success.

Brandywine Woman's Club

Chick-Fil-A (Old Hickory Blvd)

Kroger Company (Shute Lane)

McDonald's of Hermitage

Publix (Lebanon Road)

The Hermitage

The News Herald