Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools
Glendale Elementary Spanish Immersion School Profile
   

800 Thompson Avenue Nashville, TN 37204 615.279.7970

District 8
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Hillboro Cluster
Hillsboro

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Facts about our School
Year School Built 1953
Renovations 2004
Square Footage 54,746
Number of Students 328
Grades Served PK-4
School Hours 8:00 - 3:00
School Colors Blue, Red, Yellow
School Mascot Glendale Pony
School Motto:  
"Developing Global Thinkers"
Cluster Hillsboro
 

Principal:Sue Clark - sue.clark@mnps.org

District 8 School Board Representative:
David A. Fox - david@fox4schools.com,

District 34 Metro Council Representative: Carter Todd - carter.todd@nashville.gov

Parent Support Group Contact:
Mark and Stephanie Bixler - glendalepto@yahool.com

 
What Does Our School Offer?

Spanish is taught through math/science curriculum and conversation. After five years of the Immersion Program, students will be developing proficiency in Spanish language. Research shows children involved in Immersion Programs have more flexibility in thinking, greater sensitivity to language and a better ear for listening. It also gives the children a head start in language requirements for college.


What Makes Our School Unique?

Glendale is Nashville's first Spanish Immersion School. We teach Spanish through Math and Science daily. All reading, language, writing, social studies, and spelling is taught in English. Latin culture is also emphasized through art and music.

All classes are based on Metro and state academic standards. Grade level teams, the librarian, reading specialist, mentor teacher, and related arts teachers collaborate to provide a rich learning enviornmet that challenges all students to reach their potential for learning. Glendale has a full-time Encore for the Gifted and Talented program. Over 35% of our students participate in this program. We offer computer lab, a Spanish/ English library, opportunities for students to participate in activities after school, and special musical and art experiences.

Glendale is a family centered learning community. We welcome parents who are involved and want to participate in their child's learning journey. Our doors are always open to parents who want to share their time and talents. By celebrating diversity through art, music, drama, dance, and storytelling, we work together to challenge and support all our students as they embark in a lifelong learning adventure. By celebrating diversity through art, music, drama, and storytelling, we work together to challenge and support all our students as they embark in a life long interest in Spanish Immersion experience.


Who Attends Our School?

Glendale is a magnet school with lottery enrollment. Students living within the priority zone have first option. Hillsboro cluster students have the next priority. Any remaining spaces are open to Davidson County students. Glendale students attend JT Moore and Hillsboro.

For more detailed information about the Hillsboro Cluster, view the Hillsboro Cluster Map. To determine whether you live within the Glendale priority zone, visit our School Zone Finder.



PENCIL Partners

PENCIL Foundation, a nonprofit organization, links community resources with Nashville public schools. A PENCIL Partner is a business or other community organization that teams up with a Metro school to volunteer time and donate resources that promote student success.

  • Coldwater Creek
  • Glendale United Methodist Church
  • TFLI (Tennessee Foreign Language Institute)

 

 

 

Community Partners

Our PTO parent group was formed from our zoned families and the surrounding Nashville community. Glendale has a partnership with “Sister Cities,” which is a local group of citizens interested in providing cultural programs for our school. David Lipscomb, Belmont and Vanderbilt Spanish students volunteer. Glendale parents are thrilled at the chance to have the option of their students to learn Spanish through the curriculum.

 
 
  The Metropolitan Nashville Public Schools (MNPS) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, religion, or disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services, or activities. MNPS does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices. 2009 - 2010  
 
 
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