Our Vision

The Bridesburg Elementary School provides education for children from kindergarten through grade five.

The school vision has been created over time.  The principles are implemented through our instructional practices and our efforts to build a school climate that has high expectations.  We believe that children learn by doing, using all modalities in a supportive, risk free environment.  The staff believes that our role is to be a positive support, a learning guide, a good role model and a unified consistent teaching team.

School Facts

Bridesburg Elementary School is located at Richmond and Jenks Streets in the Bridesburg area of Philadelphia.  The building was constructed in 1956, with major additions completed in 1959 and 1961.

The Bridesburg Elementary School provides education for children from kindergarten through grade five.

The school vision has been created over time.  The principles are implemented through our instructional practices and our efforts to build a school climate that has high expectations.  We believe that children learn by doing, using all modalities in a supportive, risk free environment.  The staff believes that our role is to be a positive support, a learning guide, a good role model and a unified consistent teaching team.

Community Involvement and Partnerships

*Active Home and School that assists with parent workshops and fund raising.

 *A Leadership Team that acts as an advisory board to the principal and the staff on budget     and school improvement issues.

*A counselor to assist students and parents.

*A partnership with the Bridesburg Recreation Center and Boys and Girls Club.

Our Mission

In the Bridesburg Elementary School we will provide a safe, caring atmosphere, encouragement and high expectations so that students can reach their potential.

There will be ample time for learning and our students’ progress will be closely monitored.  By developing good study skills and a positive, self-concept, our students will become responsible, productive citizens and life-long learners.

The Bridesburg Elementary School vision is to provide all students with the educational skills and tools needed to be productive and engaged citizens and to prepare students to be socially responsible as they encounter challenges in school and beyond.

School Highlights

*State of the art technology lab with 40 computers   

   supported by a technology specialist

 

*Strong focus on academics and teaching to

  proficiency

 

*Safe school with an active safety committee

 

*Ongoing communication

 

*Mandatory uniforms

 

*Gifted Support Program

 

*Family Friendly

 

*Active Home and School Association