School Structure:
A Block Schedule was implemented to maximize instructional time for students. Teachers have consistent common team planning time to plan Differentiated Instruction to meet the needs of all students. Special educators are included in this planning time to better meet the special needs of some students.
About our School:
Fountain Green Elementary School is situated on 30 acres in a growing community on the eastern fringes of Bel Air in Harford County. Since its opening in 1993, Fountain Green Elementary has grown to become a hub for academic, social, and recreational activity for its students and their families.
The faculty and staff enjoy strong partnerships with families, the Parent-Teacher Association, and local businesses. Working together, they help to provide an atmosphere in which high academic achievement is both encouraged and celebrated. In addition to a curriculum based on rigorous standards, many other programs are supported annually to address the needs, interests, and learning styles of our students. Staff and volunteers engage in planning many curriculum related and extra-curricular initiatives including the Patriot Program, Reflections Program, Destination Imagination, Art Show, Band and String Concerts, and numerous cultural arts events.
Our School Improvement Team monitors the academic performance of our students and on an on-going basis makes recommendations related to instruction, character education, and technology.
The entire Fountain Green family – students, staff, and parents are committed to ensuring a high level of achievement for our students. We are true to our motto, “Soaring Higher than the Rest!”
Community Involvment:
FGES is the center of the Fountain Green community in Bel Air. Our very active PTA, with over 300 volunteers, greatly enhances the programs we can provide for our students. The building is open 7 days a week to meet the needs of our community. We provide meeting space for the Parks and Recreation Council, Boy and Girl Scout Troops, and Home Owners Associations. Morning and after- school daycare is provided through the YMCA.
We work with community members and have partnerships with the following businesses and non-profit organizations: Kleinís, WAWA, Bradís Produce, McCormick, SARC, Safeway, Bel Air Florist, Burger King, Pizza Hut, Roy Rogers, Cactus Willieís, Harford County Reading Council, Applebeeís, and Target.