Edgar Hooks Elementary School
300 Crescent Avenue, Chelsea MA 02150 - Map and Directions
Tel: 617-466-5400  |  Fax: 617-889-8647
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Principal: Trelane Clark
Assistant Principal(s): Gretchen Saunders 
Family Liaison: Johnny Giraldo

Grades: 1-4
School Day: 7:55 am to 2:05 pm
School Uniform: No
School Mascot: Oswald The Owl

The Hooks Elementary School serves students in grades 1 to 4. Faculty and staff at the Hooks are always ready to “go the extra mile” to connect with families and do whatever is needed to support children’s learning and well-being. Teachers also understand the importance of differentiating instruction to meet the needs of all students. The Hooks is a “Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports” (PBIS) school with an in-depth approach to social, emotional, and behavioral support. The Hooks has achieved Level 1 status—the highest possible ranking for reducing proficiency gaps given to schools by the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. In 2016, the state also named the Hooks School a Commendation School in recognition of its strong progress.

• The school offers differentiated instructional approaches to meet the students’ needs (Universal Design for Learning)
• Our special education programs include grades 1-2 and grades 3-4 Learning Center class rooms, and academic and other services provided in inclusive classroom settings.
• Our comprehensive support services for English Language Learners include in-class and pull-out services that are designed to accelerate students’ language acquisition.
• Click here for our Accelerated Improvement Plan
• View 2022 School Report Card

• All students in grades 1-6 enjoy art and music classes at least once a week.
• The Hooks Elementary School has multiple musical performances a year. Students can participate in chorus.
• Art programs include weekly art classes using a variety of mediums, such as paint and clay, culminating in a district-wide art show.
• After school programs include Girls-on-the-Run, Violin classes, STEM programs, and ELL support. Before school programs include math support and chorus.

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