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Welcome

Established in 1990, Howell Graves Preschool is renowned for its progressive education model and unwavering pursuit of excellence. At Howell Graves, caring and dedicated teachers create a nurturing environment where students thrive academically and personally. By integrating rigorous academics with character development, the school fosters intellectual growth and moral integrity. With the guidance of loving teachers and a supportive community, Howell Graves empowers students to realize their full potential and aspire to a future filled with success and fulfillment.

Motto

"Love to Learn"

Mission Statement

Howell Graves is a progressive system of excellence, that provides innovative opportunities for all students to obtain wisdom, to build character, and to achieve their greatest potential through challenging expectations that create a vision for a successful future.

Sheneta Smith

Sheneta Smith

Principal

Beliefs

We believe that:

  • 1. Learning is our primary focus.
  • 2. All students can learn regardless of individual differences.
  • 3. Student learning is promoted through a safe, positive, and physically comfortable environment. 
  • 4. Instruction and decision-making are data driven.
  • 5. Student learning is maximized through individualized, developmentally appropriate instruction, and challenging problem solving. 
  • 6. Technology implementation is beneficial to produce self-confident, life-long learners. 
  • 7. Parental and community involvement plays a major role in the success of our school.

Goals

Children will have opportunities to:

  • 1. Develop a positive self-image.
  • 2. Enhance their social and emotional development. 
  • 3. Expand early concepts, independent thinking, and problem solving.
  • 4. Make choices.
  • 5. Improve all communication skills.
  • 6. Expand their interest in the natural world.
  • 7. Advance in the development of fundamental motor skills and abilities.
  • 8. Have their individual mental, social, emotional, and physical needs identified.
  • 9. Increase their capability for self discipline. 
  • 10. Further their development of respect for others.
  • 11. Promote their aesthetic appreciation and expression in drama, art, and music.
  • 12. Nurture their creativitiy.