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'''Brownsville Elementary School''' is an [[Albemarle County Public Schools|public elementary school]] that serves western [[Albemarle County]] and [[Crozet]], providing pre-K through 5th grade. The school is part of the [[western feeder pattern]]. Brownsville opened in September 1966 and | '''Brownsville Elementary School''' is an [[Albemarle County Public Schools|public elementary school]] that serves western [[Albemarle County]] and [[Crozet]], providing pre-K through 5th grade. The school is part of the [[western feeder pattern]]. Brownsville opened in September [[1966]] and is part of the Western Feeder Pattern. <ref name="brownsville">{{cite web|title=Brownsville Elementary School Fact Sheet|url=https://www.k12albemarle.org/school/bes/about/Pages/fact-sheet.aspx|author=|work=|publisher=|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=November 17, 2019}}</ref> | ||
The school reported 861 students enrolled in pre-K through 5th grade at the beginning of the 2019 school year. <ref>{{cite web|title=Brownsville Elementary School|url=http://schoolquality.virginia.gov/schools/brownsville-elementary#fndtn-desktopTabs-enrollment|author=|work=School Quality Profile|publisher=Virginia Department of Education|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=November 17, 2019}}</ref> | |||
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==Renovations and additions== | ==Renovations and additions== | ||
In 2009 [[Albemarle County]] invested in the school, expanding the cafeteria, building a new gymnasium, and creating 12 new classrooms. The construction also increased the school's energy efficiency rating. As a result, the school became the first in Virginia to be certified under the U.S. Green Building Coouncil's "LEED for Schools" program.<ref>{{cite-progress|title=Brownsville Elementary addition gets LEED distinction|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2010/dec/22/brownsville-elementary-addition-gets-leed-distinct-ar-732460/|author=|pageno=|printdate=December 22, 2010|publishdate=|accessdate=December 28, 2010|cturl=}}</ref> | In 2009, [[Albemarle County]] invested in the school, expanding the cafeteria, building a new gymnasium, and creating 12 new classrooms. The construction also increased the school's energy efficiency rating. As a result, the school became the first in Virginia to be certified under the U.S. Green Building Coouncil's "LEED for Schools" program.<ref>{{cite-progress|title=Brownsville Elementary addition gets LEED distinction|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2010/dec/22/brownsville-elementary-addition-gets-leed-distinct-ar-732460/|author=|pageno=|printdate=December 22, 2010|publishdate=|accessdate=December 28, 2010|cturl=}}</ref> | ||
==Description from 2019 State of the Division Annual Report== | |||
"Brownsville Elementary opened in 1966 to serve the public education needs of the Greenwood/Crozet community. The five objectives of the school division’s strategic plan—engage every student; implement balanced assessments; improve opportunity and achievement; create and expand partnerships; and optimize resources—can be observed through continuous improvement in leadership and instructional practices and | |||
student leadership opportunities." <ref>{{cite web|title=State of the Division: A Work In Progress|url=http://esb.k12albemarle.org/attachments/9007e908-74ac-4c8e-965a-d1c2249304a4.pdf|author=Office of Strategic Communications|work=Annual Report|publisher=Albemarle County Public Schools|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=November 17, 2019}}</ref> | |||
==Principals== | ==Principals== | ||
[[Jason Crutchfield]] became principal on May 1, 2016. <ref>{{cite web|title=School Board Appoints New Principal for Brownsville Elementary School|url=http://www.nbc29.com/story/31736239/school-board-appoints-new-principal-for-brownsville-elementary-school|author=|work=Press Release|publisher=NBC.|location=|publishdate=April 15, 2016|accessdate=April 18, 2016}}</ref> | |||
The following table lists all individuals who have served as principal.<ref name="brownsville" /> | The following table lists all individuals who have served as principal.<ref name="brownsville" /> | ||
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||India Haun | ||[[Jason Crutchfield]] | ||
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|John Cruickshank | |[[John Cruickshank]] | ||
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==Location== | ==Location== | ||
Brownsville Elementary is located at 5870 Rockfish Gap Turnpike. {{Map|lat=38.053025|lng=-78.702979|zoom=14}} | Brownsville Elementary is located at 5870 Rockfish Gap Turnpike. {{Map|lat=38.053025|lng=-78.702979|zoom=14}} | ||
==Pedestrian concerns== | |||
A crosswalk between Brownsville and [[Henley Middle School]] was painted over in the spring of 2017. A Henley student was hit on March 1, prompting concerns about pedestrian safety. <ref>{{cite-progress|title=After Albemarle student is struck by vehicle, parent pushes for safe school crossings|url=http://www.dailyprogress.com/news/local/county/after-albemarle-student-is-struck-by-vehicle-parent-pushes-for/article_4c682824-3459-11e8-a728-7fe50865dc4d.html|author=Tyler Hammel|pageno=|printdate=March 30, 2018|publishdate=March 30, 2018|accessdate=April 9, 2018}}</ref> | |||
==Considering litter== | |||
A group of 5th-graders were recognized as part of a global competition related to littering. <ref>{{cite web|title=Albemarle students receive recognition for Destination Imagination project | |||
|url=https://www.cbs19news.com/content/news/Albemarle-students-receive-recognition-for-Destination-Imagination-project-510398911.html|author=Desiree Montilla|work=News Article|publisher=CBS19|location=|publishdate=May 24, 2019|accessdate=May 26, 2019}}</ref> | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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==External links== | ==External links== | ||
[http:// | *[https://www.k12albemarle.org/school/bes Official school website] | ||
*[http://schoolquality.virginia.gov/schools/brownsville-elementary Virginia School Quality Profile] | |||
*[https://www.k12albemarle.org/acps/division/planning/improvement/plans201819/Brownsville.pdf 2018-19 Strategic Improvement Plan] | |||
*[https://www.k12albemarle.org/school/bes/Documents/BES%2019-20_SIP.pdf 2019-20 Strategic Improvement Plan] | |||
*[https://www.k12albemarle.org/acps/division/accountability/2019ESCS/Brownsville.pdf 2019 Elementary School Climate Survey] | |||
{{Albemarle public schools}} | {{Albemarle public schools}} | ||
[[Category:Albemarle County public schools]] | [[Category:Albemarle County public schools]] | ||
[[Category: 1966 establishments]] | [[Category: 1966 establishments]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:54, 17 November 2019
Brownsville Elementary School is an public elementary school that serves western Albemarle County and Crozet, providing pre-K through 5th grade. The school is part of the western feeder pattern. Brownsville opened in September 1966 and is part of the Western Feeder Pattern. [1]
The school reported 861 students enrolled in pre-K through 5th grade at the beginning of the 2019 school year. [2]
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Renovations and additions
In 2009, Albemarle County invested in the school, expanding the cafeteria, building a new gymnasium, and creating 12 new classrooms. The construction also increased the school's energy efficiency rating. As a result, the school became the first in Virginia to be certified under the U.S. Green Building Coouncil's "LEED for Schools" program.[3]
Description from 2019 State of the Division Annual Report
"Brownsville Elementary opened in 1966 to serve the public education needs of the Greenwood/Crozet community. The five objectives of the school division’s strategic plan—engage every student; implement balanced assessments; improve opportunity and achievement; create and expand partnerships; and optimize resources—can be observed through continuous improvement in leadership and instructional practices and student leadership opportunities." [4]
Principals
Jason Crutchfield became principal on May 1, 2016. [5]
The following table lists all individuals who have served as principal.[1]
| Term | Principal |
|---|---|
| 2016 - present | Jason Crutchfield |
| 2010 - 2015 | India Haun |
| 2003 - 2010 | Jo Vining |
| 1995 - 2003 | John Cruickshank |
| 1985 - 1995 | Anne Norford |
| 1966 - 1985 | Harry Kent |
Location
Brownsville Elementary is located at 5870 Rockfish Gap Turnpike.
Pedestrian concerns
A crosswalk between Brownsville and Henley Middle School was painted over in the spring of 2017. A Henley student was hit on March 1, prompting concerns about pedestrian safety. [6]
Considering litter
A group of 5th-graders were recognized as part of a global competition related to littering. [7]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Web. Brownsville Elementary School Fact Sheet, retrieved November 17, 2019.
- ↑ Web. Brownsville Elementary School, School Quality Profile, Virginia Department of Education, retrieved November 17, 2019.
- ↑ Web. Brownsville Elementary addition gets LEED distinction, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, retrieved December 28, 2010.
- ↑ Web. State of the Division: A Work In Progress, Office of Strategic Communications, Annual Report, Albemarle County Public Schools, retrieved November 17, 2019.
- ↑ Web. School Board Appoints New Principal for Brownsville Elementary School, Press Release, NBC., April 15, 2016, retrieved April 18, 2016.
- ↑ Web. After Albemarle student is struck by vehicle, parent pushes for safe school crossings, Tyler Hammel, Daily Progress, Lee Enterprises, March 30, 2018, retrieved April 9, 2018.
- ↑ Web. Albemarle students receive recognition for Destination Imagination project, Desiree Montilla, News Article, CBS19, May 24, 2019, retrieved May 26, 2019.
External links
- Official school website
- Virginia School Quality Profile
- 2018-19 Strategic Improvement Plan
- 2019-20 Strategic Improvement Plan
- 2019 Elementary School Climate Survey