Meadow's Edge one of top three Title 1 schools in Indiana

Penn-Harris-Madison’s Meadow’s Edge Elementary School (K-5) was recently recognized by the Indiana Department of Education as being one of the top three Title I schools in Indiana for exceptional progress and student performance. There are nearly 900 pre-K through eighth grade Title I schools in the state. The IDOE used student performance on ISTEP+, an interview with the school’s principal, Jayson Snyder, and a school site visit to make the determination. More than 80 percent of Meadow’s Edge students passed math and English/language arts in ISTEP in 2013.

Kindergarten registration opens on January 21

Registration for kindergarten for the 2014-2015 school year begins Tuesday, January 21. A parent or guardian can register a child at the elementary school he or she will attend and all elementary schools offer full-day kindergarten. Elementary school offices at Bittersweet, Elm Road, Horizon, Madison, Mary Frank, Meadow’s Edge, Northpoint, Prairie Vista and Walt Disney are open between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m. and at Moran and Elsie Rogers the offices are open from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

New Indiana Department of Health immunization requirements for 2014-2015

The Indiana Department of Health has updated the immunization requirements for the 2014-2015 school year. Here are the changes to the requirements:

New safety and security initiatives for 2013-2014 school year

Penn-Harris-Madison has implemented many new safety and security initiatives in our schools over the summer for the coming school year. Here are a few of the changes you will notice:

Classroom doors and permanent classroom walls have been added where needed and all classrooms will have doors that can be locked by the teacher.

Meadow's Edge identified as a Reward School by IDOE

Meadow's Edge has been identified as a Reward School by the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE). Only 31 schools throughout the state received this honor. Reward Schools are Title I schools that show high growth or high achievement. Reward Schools will receive a plaque to recognize the designation. In addition, the State Board of Education may invite schools to present a Spotlight on Learning during one of its monthly meetings. Congratulations to students, parents and staff on this wonderful accomplishment.

Meadow's Edge rated A by Indiana Department of Education

Meadow's Edge has been rated an A school by the Indiana Department of Education. This grade reflects Meadow's Edge's most recent academic performance and is calculated based on data collected throughout each school year. The grade takes into account a variety of factors including student performance and student growth. For more information and to see the report card, go to the Indiana Department of Education's COMPASS website.

Behavior plan creates success for students

Here is a copy of our School Wide Positive Behavior Plan for students at Meadow's Edge. We want our students to be successful both academically and socially. As a parent you can help by reading this plan and encouraging your student to be safe, organized, accountable and respectful.

Schoolwide Positive Behavior Plan

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