About Lulu M. Ross Elementary

Lulu M. Ross Elementary School was named by the United States Department of Education as a Blue Ribbon School as part of the "No Child Left Behind" legislation. Ross has been a Superior School for the past 5 years. Approximately 620 students in grades two through five attend Ross Elementary School. There are 41 teachers, including teachers for special education, music, physical education, library, academically talented, multiple intelligences, and basic skills. In addition, support services are provided by our nurse, guidance counselor, behavior specialist, family crisis therapist, part-time diagnostic teacher, part-time school psychologist, teacher assistants, two secretaries, and nutrition and custodial staff. Lulu Ross Elementary School is in a partnership with the College of Education at the University of Delaware as a Professional Development School. The downstate Elementary Teacher Education Program for the University of Delaware is on site at Ross Elementary School. Ross Elementary School uses the Baldrige in Education school improvement processes to focus on reaching our goals. The Ross staff is committed to high standards, and we believe that all children can learn. Our School Motto is "Children First" and our mascot is the Ross Cat.

Milford School District Mission Statement: In partnership with staff, students, family, and community, the mission of the district is to continually improve its programs, services, and the performance of Milford students, staff, and administration. Ross School's mission is for all students, staff, and families to work together to continually improve academic performance and citizenship. Ross School's vision is to educate all students to become responsible members of the global community through continuous growth, socially and academically.

1. By the end of each school year, all students will be at or above grade level in Reading and/or increase one grade level.
2. All students will meet or exceed grade level standards by attaining a 3 or above (on rubric scored performances and the DSTP).
3. Third, Fourth and Fifth grade students will meet or exceed grade level standards by attaining a 4 or above on the Six Traits Writing Rubric. By the end of the school year, all second grade students will meet or exceed grade level standards by reaching the "experienced" level on the Emergent Rubric.
4. Parent involvement--To increase the participation of parents or other significant adults in school-related activities
5. Discipline--To decrease school discipline offenses by 10%.
6. Ross Elementary will continue to decrease the achievement gap between minority and non-minority students.

Our Goal

Lulu M. Ross Elementary School is committed to helping all students reach their maximum potential. We provide a comprehensive instructional program for all children. Our curriculum includes a balanced approach to reading that includes a focus on reading comprehension as well as word study. In addition, the Accelerated Reader program is used to monitor student progress in reading. Through the use of this program, students read books at their own level and take quizzes to determine their level of understanding of what they have read. The students get immediate feedback. The Trailblazer Math Program is used to provide hands-on math instruction in the area of math and focuses on problem-solving, content/computation, and communication. Our writing program focuses on the writing process and the traits that make up a good writing piece.

Our Smithsonian Science kits are used to give our students hands-on learning experiences in the area of science. Our exemplary educational programs are designed to promote greater student achievement, collaboration and cooperation, extended help for students, parent partnerships, and connection with the community.