Hollin Meadows Elementary School

About Hollin Meadows Elementary School:

Our Mission 

The mission of Hollin Meadows Science and Math Focus School is to actively engage all students in learning to achieve their full potential.

Our Vision

The vision of Hollin Meadows Science and Math Focus School is to be recognized by all as a school of equity and excellence in education.

Core Commitments

In order to advance toward our shared vision of a school of equity and excellence, we will:

• Teach for understanding.
• Implement best instructional practices.
• Model and foster mutual respect for all.
• Celebrate diversity.
• Engage all students in active learning.
• Provide a safe, secure, and nurturing environment.
• Collaborate with colleagues, families, and the community.
• Uphold high expectations for every child.

School Summary

Hollin Meadows is a science and math focus school situated in a community that is rich in history, diversity and talent. We strive to be a school that provides equity and excellence in education for all children.

As a science and math focus school, we provide unique learning opportunities for both students and staff. All students have access to over 14,000 square feet of gardens throughout our campus including a Virginia Native Habitat, a Form & Texture Garden, a Literary Garden and an array of vegetable and flower beds. Our Outdoor Education coordinator facilitates lessons and gardening projects. Students also regularly visit the science lab where our Science Resource teacher leads lessons that support classroom instruction. Our Math Resource teachers provide embedded professional development to all teachers through coaching, data analysis, collaborating on lessons and leading trainings. The result is enriched instruction for all students.

At Hollin Meadows, we believe that the social curriculum is as important as the academic curriculum. Using the Responsive Classroom approach, students begin the day with a Morning Meeting which is a time for students to connect with each other, share, have fun and prepare for the academic tasks of the day. We respond to misbehavior with logical consequences and work to meet the developmental needs of each child. The home-school connection is critical to a child's success, and we begin that connection even before school starts with our Welcome Walk visit to student homes in August.