Bentley Elementary School



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Grades: K-5

Number of Students: 350

School Hours: 7:45 a.m. -1:50 p.m.

After School Programs:

   * Salem Boys and Girls Club
   * Salem YMCA
   * Salem Community Child Care

Educational Programs:

   * Discipline-based Art Education
   * Reading First
   * Technology
   * School Productions
   * Active Music Program including Chorus
   * Arts Festival
   * Reading Recovery
   * Science Integration

Technology:

   * Instructional Media Center
   * Computers in every classroom
   * Computer Lab

Enrichment:

   * Cultural Programs
   * Literacy and Math Nights
   * Drama
   * Music
   * Student Art Show
   * Partner Reading Program
   * Flag Team/Color Guard

Facilities:

   * Library
   * Gymnasium
   * Art room
   * Music room
   * Cafetorium
   * Computer lab
   * Science lab


Community Outreach:

   * Business Partnerships
   * Active P.T.O.
   * School Improvement Council
   * Recycling/Food Drives
   * Community Exhibits of Student Work
   * Intergenerational Programs
   * Community Readers Program
   * Programs in partnership with the Peabody Essex Museum and the House of Seven Gables historic site.

Professional Development:

   * Cooperative Practicums for student-teachers from Lesley College, Gordon College, and Salem State College
   * Reading Recovery Training Site
   * First Steps Trainers
   * Reading First School

Homework Policy:

   * It is the desire of the School Commitee that homework be assigned to all students on a regular basis. While the responsibility for procedures and other operational matters are delegated to the professional staff, the following time allotments are recommended:

   Grades K-1: 100 min. Weekly/ 25 min. daily
   Grades 2-3: 120 min. Weekly/ 40 min. daily
   Grades 4-5: 180 min. Weekly/ 60-90 min. daily

Attendance Policy:

   * It is crucial that children attend school every day. According to Massachusetts General Laws, " Every person in control of a child shall cause him/her to attend school as therein required. If he/she fails to do so for seven day sessions or fourteen half-day sessions within any period of six months, he/she shall, on the complaint of the Attendance Officer, be punished by the law." If there are extenuating circumstances in your family that prevent your child from attending school, you should contact the Attendance Officer at (978) 740-1232. Failure to comply with the state law regarding school attendance may result in court action.(See school handbook for complete attendance policy procedures.)

Attendance Line: (978) 740-1150

   (Parents must call the school before 7:45 a.m.)

   When reporting your child absent please leave the following information:

       * Your child's name
       * Your name
       * Your child's teacher
       * Reason for absence