At George Hersey Robertson Elementary School, educators and school leaders have worked hard to achieve a balance of consistent instructional practices and flexibility, allowing opportunities for teacher creativity and student choice. As one educator notes, “our writing kind of went from prescriptive one size fits all … and kind of teacher centered … and then it shifted to more time with kids writing and authentic writing.” Their efforts have resulted in a community of students who are supported to see themselves as evolving, multi-dimensional writers, equipped with the skills to persuade their community to action, reflect their feelings in a poem, or thoughtfully provide feedback in peer conferences.
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School Information
George Hersey Robertson SchoolMs. Jennifer DeRagon
Principal at time of Nomination
Coventry, CT 06238-3304
(860) 742-7341
| Student Demographics 2020 | |
|---|---|
| Number of students grades 3-5 | 367 |
| Students eligible for subsidized meals | 27% |
| Students receiving special ed services | 19% |
| ELL Students | 2% |
| African American students | 1% |
| White students | 85% |
| Asian students | 2% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 9% |
| Two or More Races | 3% |
| Student mobility rate | 2% |
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