Forest Hills Global Elementary

602 Colonial Drive, Wilmington, NC 28403
Phone: 251-6190
Fax: 251-6054

Email:fhills@nhcs..net

Mission Statement
The mission of Forest Hills Global Elementary is to provide
a high quality education that prepares all students to be
productive citizens of a GLOBAL society.

 

WE BELIEVE

All students have individual worth and can learn

All students are entitled to an education that maximizes their potential and enables them to contribute to a global society.

A combination of high expectations for all members of the educational system and support for reaching those expectations will result in high achievement for all

Teaching and learning are life-long processes

Learning occurs when schools provide opportunities for students to learn in ways that meet their diverse needs

Learning occurs best in a safe, nurturing environment based upon mutual respect, discipline, responsibility, and cooperation among all members of the school community.

Schools, parents and the community should provide the appropriate resources for all students and teachers

The school, parents, and community should haave a strong partnership to provide a quality education for all students

QUICK FACTS

  • Our Global program is based on the Five Themes of Geography, which are Location, Place, Human-Environment Interaction, Movement and Regions
  • Geography and Social Studies are incorporated into all areas of our curriculum using integrated thematic instruction.
  • The study of Geography gives children a link between home, school and the world beyond
  • The Global program teaches children to respect cultural differences, appreciate the similarities and be able to communicate effectively with all people. It helps students to better see their place in the world and their role in shaping its future.
  • Our school promotes and celebrates Geography Awareness Week each year
  • Our school hosts a Family Geography Night and an International Festival each year
  • OurPTA enhances our Global program by sponsoring activities and providing resources
  • Our teachers are trained by a National Geographic Consultant and our school is a member of the North Carolina Geographic Alliance
  • Our school encourages foreign travel by sending teachers abroad during the summer
  • Our school has a Character Education Initiative that incorporates the Lifeskills, the Mini-Society and the Second-Step programs