Facts About Our School
Year School Built 1935
Addition/Renovation 2003
Square Footage 69,221
Number of Students 404
Grades Served K-4
School Hours 8:00 - 3:00
School Colors Blue and Gold
School Mascot Panther
School Motto:
"What is Best for the Best, is Best for ALL"
Principal:
Evalina Cheadle - evalina.cheadle@mnps.org
District 9 School Board Representative:
Marsha Warden - marshawarden@bellsouth.net, 662-4079
District 24 Metro Council Representative:
Jason Holleman - jason.holleman@nashville.gov
Parent Support Group Contact:
PTA President, Bryan Hunter
What Makes Our School Unique?
Sylvan Park Paideia Design Center is committed to academic excellence. The faculty and staff endeavor to create positive academic and social experiences.
School is an important part of children’s lives. We strive to provide an environment where children are presented with daily opportunities that promote self-confidence, self-discipline, and foster a good self image.
Our program offers active learning, quality literature, hands-on-science and math, problem solving, as well as critical thinking. “What is best for the best is best for all,” summarizes our educational program.
Teachers facilitate each student in making wise choices, working to their fullest potential, and developing a strong work ethic.
The Paideia School is student centered and built on three sturdy columns-Directed teaching, Coaching, and Seminar. Paideia is a greek word meaning the proper upbringing of the child. The goals are to prepare students to earn a living, to be a good citizen and to be a lifelong learner.
Our staff is trained in the Paideia method and it will be on-going training. We are very excited about our program.
Geographically located in the Hillsboro Cluster: Hillsboro Cluster Map (2008-2009) |
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What Does Our School Offer?
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Active volunteer program
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Daily P.E.
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Educational field trips
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Hands-on science and math
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Nashville Symphony
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Nashville Children’s Theater
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Open access library scheduling
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Orff musical training for all
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PALS Vanderbilt
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School yearbook
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Spanish K-4
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Student teacher training site Vanderbilt, TSU, Belmont, David Lipscomb
Who Attends Our School?
Sylvan Park is a design center that has a Paideia program and voluntary enrollment. Students living within the school zone have the first choice at enrolling in these schools and do not have to apply. Students living in the Hillsboro High School cluster have second priority and must apply through the lottery. Students living outside the cluster must apply through the lottery. For more information, call 259-INFO.
Community Partners
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Brownie Scouts
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Cub Scouts
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Daisy Scouts
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Extended School Program Director, Carlton Boleyjack - 238-5819
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McCabe Park Little League
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Parent Neighborhood After Care
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Parent Newsletter
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Parent/Teacher Association members
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Richland/West End Neighborhood Association
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Volunteer Program
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.
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