ABOUT ENHANCED OPTION SCHOOLS

Enhanced option schools offer class sizes with a 15:1 child, teacher ratio and 45 minutes added to each school day. Enhanced option schools also include Pre-K programs, social services, an Encore teacher for gifted and talented students, and after school care. The teachers receive additional training in reading and mathematics. The curriculum has a strong emphasis on ensuring success for all students. Core academic areas include reading, writing, mathematics, social studies and science. Related arts courses are the same as in other elementary schools.

MNPS has 10 Enhanced Options Schools; five are lottery schools. The Enhanced Option Schools available for lottery enrollment are Caldwell Elementary, Fall Hamilton Elementary, Glenn Elementary, Park Avenue Elementary and Warner Elementary. Students living in the school zone or designated areas have first choice at enrolling in these schools. Students living outside the designated areas must apply through the lottery and go on a wait list for space available.

The current enhanced option schools are:

APPLY FOR AN ENHANCED OPTION SCHOOL

Enhanced Option applications are available at 2601 Bransford Avenue; Nashville,
TN, or click link below to download a copy. Wait lists created by the lottery will be eliminated after the third day of school.

No new applications will be accepted after the deadline of December 5, 2008 except for families new to MNPS.

DOWNLOAD the Optional School Enrollment Application

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