About Timberlawn

Overview

Timberlawn Elementary is one of 22 elementary schools in the Jackson Public School District. It serves scholars in grades pre-K-5. The school was built in 1969 and was once considered a part of the county school system. Timberlawn Elementary is located in South Jackson, Mississippi at the city limit line. The school is located in a rural area of Hinds County. There are a limited number of area churches, banks, and businesses located within the community.

Mission

The mission of Timberlawn Elementary School is to teach and learn with purpose, passion, and perseverance. We will achieve our mission by working together to ensure that every Timberlawn Bulldog excels academically, socially and emotionally.

Vision

Ensure every Timberlawn Bulldog excels academically, socially, and emotionally.

Student Expectations

B - Be Prepared

A - Act Responsibly

R - Respect Others

K - Keep Safe

Engaged Learners 

• Demonstrate self-directed learning skills such as time management, and personal responsibility

• Develop an understanding of their own preferred learning styles to enhance students' overall academic potential

• Incorporate effective and relevant internet and multimedia resources in the learning process to broaden students' knowledge base 
• Develop lifelong learning skills

Critical Thinkers

• Effectively analyze and articulate sound opinions/judgments on a variety of complex concepts 

• Illustrate a variety of problem-solving strategies that strengthen college preparation and workforce readiness

Effective Communicators

• Express concepts and ideas in a variety  of forms

• Enhance communication skills through the use of media-rich or other technology resources

Global Citizens 

• Appreciate the value of diversity

• Demonstrate awareness of the importance of cultural sensitivity and social responsibility in the 21st century.

Daily Schedule

Students may begin to arrive at 7:00 A.M. (Scholars should not be dropped off on campus prior to 7:00 a.m. due to safety and supervision issues.) 

7:00–7:30 a.m. – Breakfast will be served

7:30 a.m. – Scholars will enter classrooms

(Notice: Any scholar arriving after 7:30 a.m. will not be allowed to eat breakfast.  If you would like for your child to eat breakfast at school, he/she will need to be on campus by 7:20 a.m.) 

7:45 a.m. – Tardy Bell Rings

(Notice: Any scholar who arrives to school after 7:45 a.m. MUST BE SIGNED IN BY A PARENT IN THE OFFICE.) 

8:00 a.m.     ELA Instruction/Block Begins

 *To maintain a safe and orderly end-of-day dismissal, scholars can not be dismissed from 1:45 - 2:15 p.m.*  

2:15 p.m.– Car-riders, after school van/bus riders (including Boys and Girls Club, and ELS) and,  Exceptional Education scholars with bus transportation as a related service are also dismissed at this time.

2:19 p.m. – Pre-K and 1st Grade bus dismissal

2:23 p.m. – 2nd and 3rd Grade bus dismissal

2:27 p.m. – 4th and 5th Grade bus dismissal

PLEASE REMEMBER YOUR CHILD MUST BE PRESENT FOR 63% OF THE INSTRUCTIONAL DAY IN ORDER TO BE COUNTED PRESENT FOR THE DAY. 

ALL TRANSPORTATION CHANGES MUST BE MADE IN WRITING AND SUBMITTED BY 12:00 EACH DAY. NO EMAIL REQUEST WILL BE ACCEPTED. 

Office Hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.