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Edgar Hooks Elementary School
300 Crescent Avenue, Chelsea MA 02150 - Map and Directions
Tel: 617-466-5400 | Fax: 617-889-8647
View School Arrival and Departure Time (PDF)Principal: Trelane Clark
Assistant Principal(s): Gretchen Saunders
Family Liaison: Johnny GiraldoGrades: 1-4
School Day: 7:55 am to 2:05 pm
School Uniform: No
School Mascot: Oswald The OwlThe 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.
Our Academic Focus and Approach
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- 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
Art, Music, and After-School Programs
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- 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.
New This Year
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- Click here to read our 2023-24 Home-School Compact
- Join ParentSquare today, our new school-to-home communications platform for families. This platform will be used at all schools (Grades K-12). Join to stay up to date on everything happening in your child's classroom.
News and Announcements
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New School-to-Home Communication Platform
Join ParentSquare today, our new school-to-home communications platform for families. This platform will be used at all schools (Grades K-12). Join to stay up to date on everything happening in your child's classroom.
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Back to School Celebration
Save the Date! Our Back to School Celebration is on Wednesday, August 23! This year, it will be one district-wide event for all families to celebrate the start of the new school year.
Stay tuned for more details including the time and location of the event. Click here to learn more: https://www.chelseaschools.com/back-to-school-celebration
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¡Agenda la fecha! ¡Nuestra celebración de regreso a la escuela es el miércoles 23 de agosto! Este año, será un evento de todo el distrito para que todas las familias celebren el comienzo del nuevo año escolar.
Pronto compartiremos más detalles, incluida la hora y el lugar del evento. Haga clic aquí para saber más: https://www.chelseaschools.com/back-to-school-celebration