John Eaton ES is an outstanding elementary school in the District of Columbia PubliC School System
John Eaton Elementary School attracts a diverse group of students from all four quadrants of the city. Due to our rich diversity, Eaton has been designated a World Cultures school. At John Eaton we believe in educating the whole child, and we invest ourselves in developing an enriching learning experience for our students. Eaton's staff and community provide opportunity for students to excel in academics, the arts, and athletics. Our students continue to give our school a high student satisfaction rating (between 95-97%). Eaton has been a designated a Reward School by OSSE. Our mission is to provide each Eaton student with a well-rounded 21st century education that prepares him or her, regardless of background or circumstance, for success in and beyond elementary school.
Keywords: Eaton diversity excellence whole child
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Eaton ES was established in 1911 as a District of Columbia Public School in the Cleveland Park Neighborhood in NW, DC
What is your primary product or service?
John Eaton is an Elementary School with 483 students in grades PreK(4) to Grade Five
Mission
Our purpose is to provide each Eaton student with a well-rounded, 21st century education that prepares him or her, regardless of background or circumstance, for success in and beyond elementary school.
Vision
Eaton Elementary School and its diverse community of life-long learners embody academic tenacity, compassion, and global citizenship.
Guiding Beliefs
At Eaton ES, we believe:
· A diverse student population, including those with special needs, enhances the learning environment and promotes acceptance and empathy of individual differences.
· All children, regardless of background or circumstance, can achieve at their highest levels, reinforcing that achievement is a function of effort and academic tenacity, not only innate ability.
· Exposing students to multiple cultures and disciplines will develop compassion, respect, and appreciation of diverse viewpoints.
· Engaging, relevant, and aligned curricula, instruction, and assessments are critical to effective teaching and learning.
· Teachers, administrators, and staff must continuously collaborate, learn, and improve their artand practice.
· Strong partnerships among family, community, and school are essential to student success.
· Children thrive in a safe, secure, loving, caring, and supportive learning environment.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
I have been an educator for 22 years. My background is located on the Eaton ES website: http://www.eatondc.org/principals-corner.html
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
John Eaton Elementary School attracts a diverse group of students from all four quadrants of the city. Due to our rich diversity, Eaton has been designated a World Cultures school. At John Eaton we believe in educating the whole child, and we invest ourselves in developing an enriching learning experience for our students. Eaton's staff and community provide opportunity for students to excel in academics, the arts, and athletics. Our students continue to give our school a high student satisfaction rating (between 95-97%). Eaton has been a designated a Reward School by OSSE. Our mission is to provide each Eaton student with a well-rounded 21st century education that prepares him or her, regardless of background or circumstance, for success in and beyond elementary school. We focus on developing the whole child and provide many experiential learning experiences to enhance the curriculum. Eaton ES continues to be among the highest performing public/ charter schools in DC
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
John Eaton ES is slated to be modernized in 2019-2020 School Year. Modernization completed in 2022. Details of this project can be found at https://sites.google.com/a/dc.gov/dcps-school-modernizations/home/eaton. During the modernization Eaton may move to a temporary swing space.
Eaton has one site at 3301 Lowell Street, NW 20008
Provide detailed directions to your location
3301 Lowell Street, NW DC 20008
Major roadways--Wisconsin Avenue and Connecticut Avenue
Metro--Cleveland Park or Woodley Park Metro Stations
Close to the National Zoo and the National Cathedral
What type of payments do you accept?
N/A We are a free public school.
Alumni and Friends of Eaton are encouraged to be "A Friend of Eaton ES" Go to:http://www.eatondc.org/friends-of-eaton.html
Which areas do you service?
Please see DCPS Boundary Information:
http://dcatlas.dcgis.dc.gov/schools/
Eaton accepts a small number of out-of boundary students each school year.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
The District of Columbia Public Schools (DC Government)
https://dcps.dc.gov
What are your hours of operation?
8:15 a.m.Breakfast ( no cost to students)
8:20a.m. drop-off begins ( students on playground)
Students tardy after 8:45a.m. ( must be in classrooms)
Student Hours 8:45a.m. -3:15 p.m.
2:55 p.m. Bus Bunch Dismissal ( includes students from Joint Anacostia-Bolling Air Force Base)
3:10p.m. Dismissal begins ( John Eaton AfterSchool Program students dismissed)
3:15 p.m. All school dismissed
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
"Students at Eaton ES reach their limitless potential through a multitude of learning experiences that meet the needs of the whole child"
"Eaton provides a welcoming, positive, nurturing learning environment with obvious high expectations."
"The teachers at Eaton are exceptional."
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
We are what we repeatedly do; excellence, then, is not an act but a habit.
—Aristotle