Polk Elementary School, built in 1960, is located in the heart of the historic "Old South Baton Rouge" neighborhood, physically located at 408 East Polk St., in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. There are approximately 215 students currently enrolled in grades PK-5. Our faculty consist of 12 Classroom Teachers, 2 Special Education Teachers, 2 Speech Therapists, Librarian, Math Coach, Reading Coach, Art Instructor, Physical Education Instructor, 3 Reading Interventionists, Nurse, Timeout Room Moderator, Cafeteria Staff, Custodian, and 3 Paraeducators. Polk’s Administrative staff includes the Principal, Executive Secretary, Administrative Clerk, Instructional Specialist.
Principal: Cherryl C. Matthews
Program: Developmentally Delayed, & PreK - 5th Grades
At Polk Elementary, you can count on a superior, quality education that will develop and enhance the academic, social, emotional, and physical characteristics of each student.
Total Enrollment for 2009 -2010: 215
School Start Time: 8:30am
School Ends: 3:25pm
Extended Day: Yes, 2nd & 3rd Grades -TANF ASFA
School Performance Score: 63.6
School Performance Label: One Star
School Mission:
"Goal directed in our Golden Year!"
THANK YOU MOM & DAD!!!!
The Administration, Faculty, Staff, and Student Body of Polk Elementary, would like to thank the parent who were in attendance at this year's "Meet my Dad" & "Muffins with Mom" parental workshops. Your presence and participation at these events was much appreciated. Your willingness to support your child and your dedication to your child did not go unnoticed. Continue to support the school and remember that you are the most important component in your child's education. STUDENT+SCHOOL+PARENTAL SUPPORT=SUCCESS!!
We also would like to send a special thanks to Superintendent John Dilworth, who was our guest speaker at "Meet my Dad", he encouraged our fathers to take time from their busy lives to enjoy their children now. He challenged them get more involved and try not to miss out on the golden years in their child's life. Thank you Superintendent Dilworth for supporting Polk Elementary.
Special Thanks go out to Raising Cane's for providing our delicious refreshments for "Meet my Dad". Thanks to Mr. Jimmie Brown, Parental Involvement Coordinator, for his outstanding dedication, and hard work. Also, thanks to Mrs. Susan Thornton, I Care, and Ms. Janice Fields, with your help our parents and guest definately felt welcomed.
Important Upcoming Dates:
Columbus Day Holiday (NO SCHOOL) - October 12, 2009
Parent/Teacher Conferences - October 15, 2009 (Early Dismissal - 12:30pm)
Parent/Teacher Conferences - October 16, 2009 (Early Dismissal - 12:30pm)
1st Nine Week Report Cards go home - October 19, 2009
Early Dismissal (Staff Development) - October 21, 2009 - 12:30pm
Literacy Night - October 22, 2009 - School Auditorium (6:00pm)
1st Nine Weeks Awards Ceremony - October 23, 2009 1:00pm - School Auditorium
Red Ribbon Week - October 19 - 23, 2009
Red Harvest Masquerade - October 30, 2009
Be sure to check out our Parental Involvement Page for very important information on how you can get involved at Polk Elementary School. Also be sure to check out our school Newsletters, and upcoming activities or events section for events involving you, our dear parents. Come on by and check us out!
Education is the guardian genius of democracy.
It is the only dictator that free men recognize,
and the only ruler that free men require.
Mirabeau Buonaparte Lamar
