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Briar Vista Elementary School
Many attributes and unique components distinguish Briar Vista Elementary from
other public elementary schools including instructional methods, student and
staff diversity, Montessori materials and the multi-aged classes. Briar Vista
is the only comprehensive public Montessori school in the DeKalb County School
System (DCSS) and the greater Atlanta Metropolitan area. The school is located
in a diverse community and this diversity is reflected in Briar Vista’s student
demographics.
Briar Vista follows the guiding Montessori principle of meeting the needs of
the individual student. Differentiated instruction addresses students’ needs,
and is delivered through individual, small group and whole class presentations.
The state curriculum, the  Georgia Performance Standards [ http://georgiastandards.org ] (GPS) is implemented
using the Montessori approach. Instructional use of Montessori materials
provides concrete representations of abstract concepts.
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Overview
The faculty and staff of Briar Vista are dedicated to providing a quality
education to our boys and girls. The school's mission is to establish a strong
foundation for all students by providing a safe, nurturing learning
environment, enhanced with the use of developmentally appropriate resources,
enabling them to become life-long learners in a rapidly changing society. |
School Goals
To improve student achievement in the area of Reading in Grades 1-5.
To improve student achievement in the area of Math on Standardized Assessment.
To improve Human Relations among all who are a part of the educational process.
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Unique Assets
Briar Vista has a history of family and community support. Our PTA is extremely
active. When there are strong ties between home and school, students are the
ones who benefit. The businesses in the community have provided us with endless
support to enrich our academic programs, and for this we are extremely grateful.
A BIT OF HISTORY AND THE MONTESSORI PROGRAM
During the 2000-2001 school year, a Montessori Pilot Program was introduced in
Pre-K, Kindergarten, and first grade. Students are challenged by the extensive
curriculum, and all activities are hands-on, with the teacher serving as a
guide. During the school year 2004-2005, The Montessori Program
included students through fifth grade. School year 2010-2011, traditional classes were added.
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Mission Statement
Dekalb County Mission
The mission of the DeKalb County School System is to form a collaborative
effort between home and school that maximizes students’ social and
academic potential
preparing them to compete in a global society.
Briar Vista Elementary School Mission
With the support of our families and the community, Briar Vista will
prepare an environment that uses the Montessori Approach to encourage
self-reliance and life-long learning for all students in a global society.
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Vision Statement
Dekalb County Vision
“Premier DeKalb Schools – Setting the standard for Excellence through
unity and purpose”
Briar Vista Elementary School Vision
Briar Vista Elementary School’s vision is to cooperatively set goals that
consider individual needs, provide enrichment and encourage communication
of ideas and opinions within the school community.
We believe that students, teachers, parents, administrators and community members should work together to facilitate optimal educational results.
We believe all children can learn, achieve, succeed and should be taught to function independently in society.
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