Welcome to Hannah Elementary School...
Massachusetts Department of Education
Hannah Elementary School
R41 Brimbal Ave.
Beverly, Massachusetts 01915Phone: 978-921-6126
Fax: 978-921-6084Principal: Jackie Rapisardi
All educational and non-academic programs, activities and employment opportunities at Hannah Elementary School are offered without regard to race, color, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, and any other class or characteristic protected by law.
On behalf of the students, faculty, staff and administration, I welcome you to the Hannah School website. I hope that you will find the information posted here to be useful and that this site enables you to learn more about who we are and the services offered at the Hannah School.
Our school is named after the USS Hannah, the first commissioned ship in George Washingtonās Navy in 1775. We presently have approximately 350 students attending Kindergarten through grade five in a newly renovated facility, which includes a Media Center and Computer Lab, outfitted with more than twenty-five computers, as well as computers in each classroom. In addition, we have devoted art, music, science, guidance, reading, occupational therapy, physical therapy, resource and conference rooms.
During the past two years we have established concerted efforts to focus on student achievement. Specifically, some of the facets that lead to this are:
Daily, dedicated language arts 90-minute period for all students;
Enrichment activities in reading and math for all students;
An emphasis on higher order thinking skills, including activities such as, analysis of topics/questions, reflection on text passages, evaluation of information, and prediction of events;
A concentration on writing across the curriculum;
Preparation for middle school experiences, including long-term self-directed multi-curricular projects;
An inclusionary and resource room combination model for special education students;
An integration of technology into the content areas, using such software as, Inspiration, Kid Pix, Power Point and Hyperstudio for all research projects;
An active and supportive parent organization who provides cultural productions for the students;
A focus on assistive technology for designated students;
Title I Reading and Math support in and out of the classroom
Administration, teachers and parents work collaboratively to provide rich, worthwhile experiences for all students. We all work together to make student success happen. Our mission at the Hannah School is to produce well-rounded students who have enriching experiences academically, culturally, and socially. We want to produce enthusiastic learners, who will go on to succeed in life.
We welcome you to come visit us and see the wonderful things that are happening in our school. Please do not hesitate to email me (jrapisardi@ci.beverly.ma.us) or call me (978-921-6126).
Jackie Rapisardi, Principal, Hannah School
