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Welcome to our School
Big Elm was opened in 1993 using West Virginia School Building Authority funds. The school board bought thirty-five acres of land to build the new school. Big Elm is all on one level and is completely air-conditioned. The school has three preschool classes on site, five kindergarten teachers, five first grades, four second grades, five third grades, four fourth grades, and four fifth grades.
Special education services consist of pre-school special needs class, one teacher for the mentally impaired students, two teachers for learning disabled students, three speech therapists, and three special education aides.
In addition to regular classroom teachers, specialists provide instruction in library, computer, music, art, and physical education. Children attend different specialized classes each day for forty minutes.
Every classroom has at least three computers which are utilized to teach basic skills using Compass Learning programs.
During the 1995-96 school year, we had internet access in the library and the computer lab. In March 1997, every classroom was wired to the Internet with the help of parent volunteers. Using Federal Title I funds, a new multi-media computer was provided for every room to use the Internet. Every teacher received Internet training and their own e-mail address.
A large cafeteria provides breakfast and lunch for students and staff. Big Elm serves approximately 300 students for breakfast and about 500 lunches daily.
The school gym is busy during the day with our students and is rented to local groups in the evening. During basketball season, two leagues give all ages a chance to play on a team.
With a combination of wonderful children, interested parents, and dedicated teachers, Big Elm is truly
"A Great Place to Grow!!"
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