GlobeMaxwell Elementary School

Escuela de Inmersión en Español

301 Woodland Avenue
Lexington, KY 40508
Phone: 859-381-3516
Fax: 859-381-3517

Heather Allen Bell, Principal
Michelle Grant, Professional Staff Assistant
Kimberly Roberts, Child Guidance Specialist

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About Maxwell

Maxwell Mission Statement

The mission of Maxwell Escuela de Inmersión en Español is to provide an integrated multicultural environment that fosters the development of the traditional basic skills, as well as the additional skills of learning to learn, communicating in Spanish, and using higher-order thinking skills, to empower students to become life-long learners who are able to live, to think, and to appreciate diversity in a changing world.

Are you considering the Maxwell Spanish Immersion Magnet for your Kindergarten or first-grade child next year? If you have ANY questions about the school, Spanish immersion, the magnet application process, etc., or if you would like to set up an appointment to visit the school, please call the school. (381-3516)

“For contact information at Fayette County Schools Central Office, contact the magnet office at 381-4741.

Overview

Maxwell Elementary School was built in 1903, on land which included a spring known as Maxwell’s Spring. The school was named for John Maxwell, one of the founders of Lexington. In 1971, the original building was torn down and a new school was built on the same site.

Maxwell Elementary-Escuela de Inmersión en Español is a partial immersion model. One-half of the school day is spent in the target language (Spanish), and one-half of the school day in English. Instruction of Social Studies is integrated through language arts/reading instruction in both Spanish and English. Math concepts also are integrated into the other content-area subjects for additional reinforcement. The curriculum is developed to meet the needs of the students. This school is open to incoming second year primary students (6-year-olds).

There are four goals of the Partial Immersion Program

  • Functional proficiency in the second language, children are able to communicate in the target language on topics appropriate to their age level,
  • Mastery of subject-content material of the district curriculum,
  • Cross-cultural understanding, and
  • Achievement in English language arts comparable to or surpassing achievement of students in English-only programs.

The program continues at Bryan Station Traditional Magnet School in grades 6th through 8th and High School at Bryan Station High in 9thgrade. Courses offered in Spanish are language arts, science, and math. All other courses are offered in English, including a language arts/English class. French also is a required subject for students in the middle school program.

Academic Programs: Language, Math, Reading, Science, Spelling, Handwriting, Social Studies, Health, Physical Education, Art, Music. Band and Orchestra.

Other Programs: Quest, Parent Assistants Service, ESP, ESS (Extended School Services), Spanish Enrichment Summer Program, and Parent Involvement Program.

KERA Implementation: Primary Program, KERA Professional Development, School-Based Decision Making, Technology Committee, Portfolios in Primary and Intermediate, CATS, and Computer Network.

School Information
School Start Times

School doors will open at 7:15 A.M. each morning. Classes are scheduled to begin at 7:45 A.M. Students who arrive later than 7:45 A.M. must report to the office for a tardy slip.

We have full day Kindergarten from 7:45 a.m. to 2:35 p.m

Drop Off Procedures  

Students may be dropped off in front of the school. Parents are not to leave cars unattended. Stops should be as short as possible. Students should be ready to exit as soon as the car reaches the curb. Reasonable caution should always be exercised when entering and exiting a car. Parents should be prepared to pull away from the curb as soon as their children are a safe distance from the car, and providing traffic allows. Parents must not walk their children to the door, or sit and wait until their children have disappeared from sight. If this is your desire, then you must park somewhere other than in front of the building and walk your child to school.  

Lunch

See also Cafeteria information.

Feel free to come and have lunch with your child’s class but remember to sign in at the office first. Also please understand that Fast Food Meals are not allowed in the cafeteria.

Car Rider Dismissals

This dismissal plan was developed for our children’s safety, please adhere to these parking/pick-up instructions

No car rider will be dismissed from the front of the school. All children must wait in the gymnasium under adult supervision to be picked up.

Do not enter the parking area before 2:45 P.M

It is vital to keep the No Parking/Drive-Through areas clear so we will not block the circular flow of traffic.

Any adults arriving prior to dismissal will be asked to wait in the rear lobby until the children are dismissed. Students will only be released to an adult listed on file in the office.