Mr. Tom Kranz Mission Statement Damascus Elementary works cooperatively to achieve positive self-esteem and academic excellence for all. Overview Damascus Elementary School, located in northern Montgomery County educates almost 400 students in 13 classrooms, Kindergarten through grade 5. Special education students participate in learning activities with their regular education peers in a least restrictive environment program. The school program uses a variety of instructional approaches identified in educational research as promoting student achievement. These include a flexible schedule in the media center, Readers' Workshop, Writers' Workshop, cooperative learning, rubrics, problem solving, strategy based instruction and math manipulatives.
Technology supports, extends, and enhances learning.
Computers located in classrooms, labs and the media center are used by all students. A class set of Alpha Smarts and Powerbooks provide additional flexibility including home use. Gallery Enjoy student creations which reflect the instructional program. Classroom activities Activities which illustrate the instructional program, with an emphasis on integration of technology through out the curriculum, are highlighted. Content is prepared and up-dated by grade level teams and appropriate specialists.