Windemere Elementary School

	400 Darrow Road Akron OH 44305 330/794-4164; Fax: 330/794-4169 (Effective August 27, 2008, Windemere students will be housed at the old Betty Jane Elementary School building while the new Windemere community learning center is under construction.) Windemere's ODE report card/demographics Windemere's Web site
Grades: K-5 Colors: Pink and Red Mascot: Star Average Class Size: 19.83 – Average Enrollment: 351 School Day: 8:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Principal: Patricia Durkin
What makes Windemere special? Windemere has some of the top scores in the district! Windemere met five indicators on the state report card. Attendance is consistently high at Windemere and surpasses the state mandate of 93%. Windemere is growing! Extra classrooms were added to accommodate the newest second- and fifth-graders to join the Windemere family. Windemere has a very strong, supportive PTA volunteer program. PTA president Dave Gibson can be reached at 330/798-4294. Windemere has dedicated and highly-qualified teachers and support staff. Game Night, Scavenger Math Night, a Father-Daughter Dance and bowling are some of the extracurricular activities for students. Windemere provides Title 1 tutors and extended-day programs. The new Windemere Community Learning Center is under construction. After-school care is provided by Y-SACC. Teachers have an average of 24 years of experience, and 75% hold a master's degree or higher. History Original building constructed in 1924 Opened in September 1924 Additions in 1948, 1952, 1954 and 1972 (LRC) Originally part of the Springfield Township Schools Annexed by the Akron School District in 1929 Windemere was originally part of the Springfield Township District. The school ― which is located on the top of a hill ― was named for its location. Over the years, students and teachers have claimed that it is the windiest spot in Summit County. Directions to old Betty Jane Left on Broadway to Perkins Right on Perkins to Route 8 South Right on Route 8 South to I-76 East Follow I-76 East to the Mogadore Road/Market St. exit Continue straight on Mogadore Road to Canton Road (first light) Left on Canton Road (becomes Darrow Road) to just past the fourth light to school on left

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