Whitmore-Bolles News
Dearborn Public Schools
Highlights
Families who choose Whitmore-Bolles have many reasons to be proud. Our students score at or above the district MEAP Reading score. Our students average over one year’s growth per school year in reading & math according to StarMath and SRI assessments. 88% of Highly Qualified Teachers have advanced degrees and our school operates state licensed GSRP Preschool & before and after school programs.
Our Points of Pride:
Early Childhood Programs: Great Start Readiness Program (GSRP), All-Day Kindergarten, Parent and Child Kindergarten Orientation (Round-Up)
Curriculum-Focused Opportunities: Free Tutoring, Family Curriculum Fun Nights, Green School (Environmental Awareness), School-wide Community Service Projects, Fifth Grade Camp, K-5 Science Enrichment Class, Science Fair, March is Reading Month Celebrations
Kids’ Club: Before- and After-School Child Care
Positive Behavior Interventions & Supports: School-wide PBIS Protocol, Monthly Town Hall Meetings, Peer-Mediation, Anti-Bullying Student Group, Teacher-Student Mentoring Program
High-Interest Opportunities: Running Club, Art Club, Talent Show, Jump Rope for Heart, Mini-Martian Marathon, Vocal & Instrumental Music, Book Buddies, ACES Participant (All Children Exercise Simultaneously), Field Day
Volunteer Opportunities for Parents: Watch D.O.G.S. (Dads of Great Students), Motor Moms & Dads, PTA Events, Walking School Bus, Classroom Helpers, Field Trips, and more!
