About Us
At Greathouse/Shryock Traditional Elementary, the teachers and staff will provide a student-centered and rigorous academic curriculum in a highly structured learning environment that is essential for developing college and career readiness. The staff will contribute to a student’s growth by emphasizing high academic standards and responsible conduct. The focus is placed on the core subjects with an emphasis on developing complex thinkers who are self-directed learners and problem solvers striving for individual excellence and reaching their fullest potential in academics, character, citizenship, and leadership.
School Highlights
Districtwide Traditional Magnet Program with a long history of academic excellence
Highly structured, orderly environment emphasizing high academic standards and responsible conduct
Extracurricular activities: Academic Team, basketball, chess club, Chinese club, cross-country, Gifted Girls, LEGO club, musical theatre, NASA club, Quick Recall, video club, soccer, Student Technology Leadership Program (STLP), and WAGS
Strong partnership agreement between student, parent, and school
Part-time Family Resource Center (FRC) coordinator to help students and families with nonacademic learning barriers
Full-time mental health practitioner
Active Parent Teacher Association (PTA) with many volunteer opportunities
Special areas: Art, band, library, music, orchestra, and physical education (PE)/health
