Hazelwood Elementary School enrolls more than 500 students in grades kindergarten through five. The student-teacher ratio in the school is 20-to-1. The school s curriculum includes reading, spelling, writing, foreign language, math, science and social studies. It also offers classes in music, physical education, and provides library services. Students in all grades have access to computers and other technology resources. Students also participate in band, orchestra, safety patrol and student helper programs. After school Spanish classes are also available and are taught by trained teachers. The school has been honored by the United States Department of Education as a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence. Based in Newcastle, Wash., the school is part of the Renton School District. |