Key Elementary School

School Website

Webmaster
Craig Harrison

Enrollment: 350
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 24 to 1

School Facilities
Number of Classrooms: 24
Number of Computers: 120

School Board District 7
Representative
Joseph Roberson

Principal
Donna Hart

Secretary
Carmen Negron

The belief that all students can learn is evident throughout Key Elementary. A safe and orderly environment exists within the school. Students and staff have continual opportunities to learn and be successful. Cultural and ethnic diversity are recognized and utilized to enhance the learning programs within the school. We appreciate any comments which will help us to provide a better education for your child.

Partner in Education

• Mediacom
• 2WR Andras

Honors/Awards/Grants

• MCSD Teachers of the Year - 1999-2000 and 1992-1993
• Newly Renovated-Custodial Excellence Award
• New Computer Lab - State Model in Technology
• Five Star Cafeteria

Student Incentive Programs

• AR Reading Awards
• Honor Roll
• Principal's List
• Perfect Attendance
• Spelling Bee
• Science Olympics
• Citizenship Awards
• Top 5th Grade Student
• Science, Reading and Math Awards
• Recycling Awards
• Outstanding Peer Helper
• Outstanding Patrols
• Principal's Awards (5th Grade)

Parent/Community Involvement

• Active Parenting Classes
• PTA
• Parent Workshops
• Parent Resource Room
• Columbus State Partner School
• Parent Volunteer Program

The mission of James B. Key Elementary School is to develop lifelong learners

School Awards

• High Achieving School
• Gateways School
• Telephone Book Recycling - 1st place 6 years
• Ronald McDonald Recycling - 4th place
• Title I Distinguished School - 4 years

School Programs

• LD-R, LD-S, HI
• EIP
• Pre-Kindergarten
• Title I
• Four Blocks
• Cornerstone
• Focused Reading Initiative (FRI)

Special Programs

• Peer Helpers
• Accelerated Reading
• Recycling
• Student Broadcasting - WKEY
• Home Connection - Book Check Out
• Hearing Impaired Program
• Cornerstone Literacy Program
• Arts in Education

After-School Programs

• Homework Clinic
• Boy and Girl Scouts
• Nutrition Rangers
• Science Olympics
• Math Club
• Girls on the Run
• Tutoring
• Science Club
• Peer Helpers
• Safety Patrols
• Student Council

Clubs

• Student Council
• Book Club
• Math Club
• Science Club