Schools

SCITUATE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
197 Danielson Pike
P.O. Box 188 (Mailing address)
North Scituate, Rhode Island 02857-0188
Tel. 401-647-4100 Fax. 401-647-4102 TTY 800-745-5555 VOICE 800-745-6575

Scituate has three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The elementary schools, Clayville, Hope and North Scituate, educate students from kindergarten through grade 5. In addition, there is a pre-school program for special needs youngsters at the Clayville Elementary school. In the spring of 1997 educators, parents and business people from the town got together to develop a strategic plan which would establish the future direction for the school system. Through this planning process the following mission statement, goals and vision statement were developed. Mission Statement The mission of the Scituate School system is to provide all students with the knowledge and skills necessary to become responsible, contributing citizens in an ever-changing world. Goals We will: increase proficiency in the RI Common Core of Learning. effectively expand and allocate resources to meet present and future needs. provide opportunities for collaboration among home, school, and community. make technology equally accessible in all schools to support teaching and learning. encourage on-going staff development. Vision Statement The Scituate School System provides a safe, secure environment where the importance of teaching and learning is held in high regard. Our schools reflect the best educational research and practice ensuring that all students have the opportunity to become creative thinkers, problem solvers, and effective communicators. Our students are provided a strong foundation in the RI Common Core of Learning enabling them to perform at the highest standards.We are a community of life-long learners where school, home, and the community come together to accomplish our mission.

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Clayville Elementary School	Hope Elementary School

North Scituate Elementary School	High School Middle School

2002-2003 SCHOOL CALENDAR Scituate School Committee The Scituate School Committee consists of five members who are elected at-large for four-year terms. The School Committee is responsible for establishing general school policies, which are administered by the Superintendent of Schools The School Committee meets monthly on the first Tuesday of the month. If needed, an additional meeting may be called on the third Tuesday of the month. Executive Sessions, if needed, will precede or immediately follow the open public meeting. Consistent with the Open Meetings Law, all meetings are open to the public and the agenda is published in the Observer on the Thursday prior to the meeting. Meetings begin at 7:00PM and are typically held in the Town Council Chambers, 197 Danielson Pike, North Scituate. Several times during the course of the year meetings are held at the schools. The location of the meeting is published along with the agenda. Any person requiring an accommodation in order to attend a meeting should call the Affirmative Action Officer at 647-4100 at least two business days in advance. Official Schedule Scituate School Committee Meetings Calendar Year 2002 (REVISED 3/02) JANUARY 8, 2002 JANUARY 22, 2002 FEBRUARY 5, 2002 FEBRUARY 19, 2002 MARCH 5, 2002 MARCH 19, 2002 APRIL 2, 2002 APRIL 16, 2002 MAY 7, 2002 MAY 21, 2002 JUNE 4, 2002 JUNE 18, 2002 JULY 2, 2002 AUGUST 6, 2002 AUGUST 20, 2002 SEPTEMBER 3, 2002 SEPTEMBER 17, 2002 OCTOBER 1, 2002 OCTOBER 15, 2002 NOVEMBER 12, 2002 NOVEMBER 26, 2002 DECEMBER 3, 2002 DECEMBER 17, 2002 IF NEEDED