ACADEMICS

State Accountability

Overall School Rating for Johns Elementary:
  • B (81)

TEA School Report Card:

House Bill 3:

PROGRAMS

  • Gifted and Talented
  • Pre-Kindergarten (PreK 4, PreK 4 Bilingual, PreK 3, PreK 3 Bilingual)

Johns Elementary

MISSION

We believe… Everyone is a Learner.

  • All Johns' students can learn.
  • Children have a right to a safe, positive, nurturing learning environment.
  • A positive attitude is important.
  • Education = Parents + Students + Teachers + Community. Optimum learning is dependent upon communication and a sense of partnership among students, parents, community, and school.
  • Communication is the key. The uniqueness of the individual must be respected.

These beliefs are recognized, encouraged, and communicated to all students, parents, and visitors at Johns.

VISION

Our vision… Learning happens at Johns.

Our school will be a place where parents, teachers, and students work together to create a positive, and secure environment that will foster a community of life-long learners. Students will be encouraged to take responsibility for their actions and their learning. Teachers will encourage critical thinking to develop productive citizens. The uniqueness of each individual will be recognized and valued in order to help each child maximize his potential.

History

Gertrude Johns had a bachelors degree and masters degree from North Texas State University and TCU. She taught civics and sociology at Arlington HS. Her philosophy was "Work hard while you work, and play while you play."

Johns Elementary opened in 1970.