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Cole Manor Elementary School | |
| Principal: Ms. Nicole Poncheri | |
| Enrollment: 398 | |
| 2350 Springview Rd. Norristown, PA 19401 | |
| Phone: 610-275-5525 | |
| Fax: 610-272-0529 | |
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| Cole Manor, built in 1956 in East Norriton Township, houses over 400 students in grades K-4. Cole Manor School is unique in that it is built around an atrium which is seen from the center of the building. As one enters the building, the trees, flowers and sunshine are there to greet you. The students enjoy walking past the atrium on their way to lunch. We currently have two small turtles which inhabit this area. In 2004, Cole Manor’s PSSA scores exceeded the state guidelines meeting Annual Yearly Progress (AYP) as required under the No Child Left behind (NCLB) Act. Due to this achievement, Cole Manor was recognized in the Philadelphia Inquirer as one of the schools in the region having made the largest gains in reading in one year. Cole Manor has achieved Annual Yearly progress each year since then; making strides in both reading and math. In 2008, Cole Manor received an Academic Achievement award for again making progress in specific targeted areas. The school focuses on a rigorous academic program for all students. Because Cole Manor’s mascot is a comet, our school wide behavior program is titled Comet Choices. All teachers and faculty members encourage students to make positive Comet Choices each day. Cole Manor also has a bus-safety incentive program and formal anti- bullying program (OLEWUS). Students who consistently follow proper conduct guidelines are recognized throughout the school year. Cole Manor’s central focus is a commitment to children and ensuring that each child receives the customized attention that he or she needs. During the school year, our students and teachers are assisted by parent volunteers, community organizations, local business partnerships and the Foster Grandparent Program in which local senior citizens volunteer their time to help our youngsters. In addition to Internet-ready computers in several classrooms, we also have a mobile wireless computer lab, which we received through a technology grant. All classrooms in grades 2-4 and two grade 1 classrooms are equipped with a Smart board and projector system. Additional Smart rooms will be added in 2009 each year until all classrooms are “SMART” classrooms. A Parental Involvement Committee was established in 2005. The goal of the committee is to ensure that the staff and families of our students stay in close contact and work as a team. The staff at Cole Manor prides themselves in a strong and ongoing commitment to education and the community that we serve. We work closely with the PA PIRC to continuously improve parental involvement. |
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