Program TAG opportunities are available to all students ranging from accelerated and enrichment options to performing and visual arts, including Swing Choir, Dance Clubs, Chorus and Art Studio. Special Classes Teacher specialists provide regular instruction in visual arts, music and physical education. Your child's safety is always a priority at Hawthorne. Parents and students gave high ratings for school safety in the annual Madison School Transportation and Hawthorne School Climate Surveys. Safety is at the core of the Hawthorne Elementary Discipline Plan.
Peaceful problem solving and conflict resolution strategies are a school-wide priority at Hawthorne.
The Second Step Anti-Violence curriculum teaches students appropriate conflict resolution skills. Hawthorne staff promote and provide quality teacher education for future teachers and ongoing learning for professional staff. Many of our student teacher supervisors are recognized each year by the University for their exemplary work. Working with the UW Center of Biology Education and Edgewood College, fourth and fifth grade students conduct original science research and study the culture of science. Community Partnerships Hawthorne has partnerships with several businesses including American Family Insurance, Oscar Mayer and Covance Laboratories.