Bessie Hoffman is a great place for children to learn. I have my youngest attending there now, and I wish I would have known more about it years back becuase my other children would have attended there. I highly recommend this school, it is a great learning place. I have friends that have had children
... Read more go there and end up on honor roll and honor society and others even mine did not attend and struggle to keep up in Middle school or hold 2.8 to 2.9 gpa. The hand on learning is a great way to learn and parental involvement is awesome and the staff work together like a real caring team. Thanks Bessie Hoffman for being a great school, those are hard to find these days. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/21/07
My son is now in middle school. He attended Bessie Hoffman for 5 years. He has been on the A honor roll all year and in advanced reading. The programs at Bessie Hoffman allow the students to interact with their classmates and work together to learn. Most classroom activities are done in groups or
... Read more as a class. The class sizes are kept small due to the building size which allows the children who need extra attention to receive it. The teachers are dedicated to the future of our kids. Parental involvement is amazing. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/12/07
Bessie Hoffman is not a school for every child. It was an awesome school for my children.Children are lead to be independent and yet team orintated at an early age. The school is very family frendly always welcoming parents and siblings in to daily actvities. It took my son two years to get in to
... Read more the school and when he did he excelled in all areas. Now as a middle schooler he is on A honor roll and very independent. My daugter has attended kindergarten - 4th grade at Bessie and would not have done so well in a 'normal' school. The teachers/staff have worked above and beyond to help her achieve reading and social skills. Before sending your child to Bessie I suggest you visit and talk with staff & parents (who are always around)then decide if your family wants to take on the commitment. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/19/06
As the principal of Bessie Hoffman Elementary School, I'd like to take this opportunity to briefly explain our school and program: Bessie Hoffman is a school of choice in the Lincoln Consolidated School District. Our school offers a unique multiage approach, where students stay with the same teachers
... Read more for two consecutive school years. Teachers work closely together to incorporate hands-on learning; activitiy based instruction and thermatice teacing in this multi-ability setting. As a school of choice, we know that our program may not be a good 'fit', for every student's needs. Our program is based upon the following beliefs: Children are 'developmentally different' learners (ie.different rates of growth; different learning styles;). Research based approaches and strategies are applied at Bessie Hoffman, where children learn through engaged,active learning with hands-on projects and real-life activities. Students work cooperatively within a structured classroom environment, however the students are empowered to self-reflect upon their daily learning. Parental involvement is a huge component of our program, and creates a family friendly environment, that enhances students' optimal learning. Please feel free to stop by our school, and/or call us for more information!--Carol Ann McCoy Read less
Posted by a principal on 10/12/05
One of the best schools around...The teacher's are fun and friendly. Student's of Bessie Hoffman are taught to love learning through hands on and meaningful learning experiences.
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Posted by a parent on 10/07/05
Bessie Hoffman is a wonderfull school! It is very family oriented. In 2nd grade she started at Bessie Hoffman and has loved school ever since and now is in the Middle School. My son had many problems including behavior when starting kindergarden. The school, his doctor and I worked through these
... Read more problems together as a team and he now has a diagnosis and is getting all the help he needs and more then I could ever get from anouther school. Great work Bessie Hoffmen staff, parents and students! Make an appointment or drop by and see for yourself! Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/30/05
Bessie Hoffman has provided a wonderful experience for my son who is now in 2nd grade and has attended the school since Kindergarten. The parents and teachers have great relationships and the environment is incredibly family friendly. I have been encouraged to drop in to the classroom at any time to
... Read more see how things are going and have frequently done so. Parent involvement is evident throughout the school and people seem genuinely happy to help out when called upon. While the style of teaching is somewhat unique, it forces the children to make their own decisions and to be accountable for their actions. The multi-age classroom setting has been ideal for my son who needs the stimulation of more challenging work than is typically offered to his age group. I would highly recommend this school, we've been incredibly happy here. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/05/05
Not a good school! I sent my son there for k and I was highly insulted by his teacher(s) more than one time. They went on a field trip to the 'Scrap Box', and my son came home with a box full of sharp compasses, and tools for a sewing machine. When I confronted his teacher, her response.....' There are
... Read more 30 children on my field trips, I can't watch them all the time'. What? Then you shouldn't be going on field trips. We trust our children with these people? There were more insults than just that one. My son according to his teachers was a problem child. Well, I pulled my son out of that school, he is now attending Render Elementary, and is enjoying a good education like it should be. My neighbor,same problem with his daughter. She according to them was a problem child. Hmmmm...makes you wonder! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/10/04
My daughter is a 3rd grader, and will be joined by a kindergarten sibling this fall. Bessie Hoffman is a wonderful school. Teachers there are excited, encouraging and happy, and the kids LOVE school. My daughter continually amazes me with what she brings home.
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Posted by a parent on 08/09/04
This was a much touted school in the district and we could not wait for our children to go. On the first day of orientation, we were dissapointed - the school room was a mess, and offered a poor environment. Our child was in a team-teaching room - double the number of kids and 2 teachers - our child
... Read more never brought assignments home and we did not have enough follow through on teachers tracking what work our child did or did not do. My thought is that team teaching is not a good plan, as it can lead to distractions from the students. Prefer the structure of one teacher to provide full attention to a regular size class. Too relaxed of an environment for a school setting. Read less
School Profile for Bessie Hoffman Elementary School
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Test Year: 2009
Bessie Hoffman Elementary School
Lincoln Cons School District
Michigan
* In 2008-2009 Michigan used the Michigan Educational Assessment Program (MEAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math, reading and writing; in grades 5 and 8 in science; and in grades 6 and 9 in social studies. The MEAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Michigan. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Belleville schools — Bessie Hoffman Elementary School is located at 50700 Willow Rd, Belleville MI 48111. 50700 Willow Rd is in the 48111 ZIP code in Belleville, MI The school district for Bessie Hoffman Elementary School is the Lincoln Cons School District. Bessie Hoffman Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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