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[[Walker Upper Elementary School]] is the school for grades 5-6 in the [[City of Charlottesville Public Schools|City of Charlottesville's school system]]. It has 79 staff members. <ref>{{cite web|title=Staff Directory|url=http://www.ccs.k12.va.us/staffdirectory.aspx?locationID=12|author=|work=|publisher=|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=5 June 2012}}</ref> Its mascot is a wolverine. <ref name=pdf/>
[[Walker Upper Elementary School]] is the school for grades 5-6 in the [[City of Charlottesville Public Schools|City of Charlottesville's school system]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Staff Directory|url=http://www.ccs.k12.va.us/staffdirectory.aspx?locationID=12|author=|work=|publisher=|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=5 June 2012}}</ref> The school is named in honor of [[Haswell Hunter Walker]], who retired in 1966, the same year the school was opened, from a 42 year career in city schools, primarily teaching math at Midway/Lane High School.  
 
[[Adam Hastings]] became the principal before the beginning of the 2018-2019 school year. <ref>{{cite web|title=Four new Charlottesville principals charting course for academic year|url=https://www.cvilletomorrow.org/news/article/31450-four-new-charlottesville-principals-charting-cours/|author=Josh Mandell|work=News Article|publisher=Charlottesville Tomorrow|location=|publishdate=September 2, 2018|accessdate=September 2, 2018}}</ref>


The school mascot is a wolverine. <ref name="pdf" />


[[Adam Hastings]] began as principal in 2018. <ref>{{cite web|title=Four new Charlottesville principals charting course for academic year|url=https://www.cvilletomorrow.org/news/article/31450-four-new-charlottesville-principals-charting-cours/|author=Josh Mandell|work=News Article|publisher=Charlottesville Tomorrow|location=|publishdate=September 2, 2018|accessdate=September 2, 2018}}</ref>
==Grade reconfiguration==
==Grade reconfiguration==
Since 1988, the [[City of Charlottesville Public Schools|City of Charlottesville's school system]] has maintained two separate schools for grades 5-6 and 7-8 for the students between elementary and high school. In response to an efficiency study, the [[Charlottesville School Board]] decided in October 2010 to create a single middle school housing grades 6-8 at either the  
Since 1988, the [[City of Charlottesville Public Schools|City of Charlottesville's school system]] has maintained two separate schools for grades 5-6 and 7-8 for the students between elementary and high school. In response to an efficiency study, the [[Charlottesville School Board]] decided in October 2010 to create a single middle school housing grades 6-8 at either the  
[[Walker Upper Elementary School]] or [[Buford Middle School]] complex. Grade 5 would return to existing elementary schools.<ref group=reconfig>{{cite web|title=City school grade configurations to change|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2010/oct/21/city-school-grade-configurations-change-ar-578808/|author=Rachana Dixit|work=|publisher=Daily Progress|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=4 Nov. 2010}}</ref>  
[[Walker Upper Elementary School]] or [[Buford Middle School]] complex. Grade 5 would return to existing elementary schools.<ref group="reconfig">{{cite web|title=City school grade configurations to change|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2010/oct/21/city-school-grade-configurations-change-ar-578808/|author=Rachana Dixit|work=|publisher=Daily Progress|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=4 Nov. 2010}}</ref>  


In October 2010, school officials said the grade reconfiguration changes would occur after the 2011-12 school year and that the major renovation projects were expected to cost around $36 million.<ref group=reconfig>{{cite web|title=City middle school plan could cost $36 million|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2010/oct/11/city-middle-school-plan-could-cost-36-million-ar-556944/|author=Rachana Dixit|work=|publisher=Daily Progress|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=4 Nov. 2010}}</ref>
In October 2010, school officials said the grade reconfiguration changes would occur after the 2011-12 school year and that the major renovation projects were expected to cost around $36 million.<ref group="reconfig">{{cite web|title=City middle school plan could cost $36 million|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2010/oct/11/city-middle-school-plan-could-cost-36-million-ar-556944/|author=Rachana Dixit|work=|publisher=Daily Progress|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=4 Nov. 2010}}</ref>


In February 2011, the [[Charlottesville School Board]] decided to create a consolidated middle school at [[Buford Middle School]] by 2015.  Walker will be refurbished for preschool, adult education, and central office staffing needs.<ref group=reconfig>{{cite web|title=City School Board OKs budget; Buford to house middle-schoolers|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/feb/17/city-school-board-oks-budget-buford-house-middle-s-ar-851581/|author=Brandon Shulleeta|work=|publisher=Daily Progress|location=|publishdate=17 Feb 2011|accessdate=6 March 2011}}</ref>
In February 2011, the [[Charlottesville School Board]] decided to create a consolidated middle school at [[Buford Middle School]] by 2015.  Walker will be refurbished for preschool, adult education, and central office staffing needs.<ref group="reconfig">{{cite web|title=City School Board OKs budget; Buford to house middle-schoolers|url=http://www2.dailyprogress.com/news/2011/feb/17/city-school-board-oks-budget-buford-house-middle-s-ar-851581/|author=Brandon Shulleeta|work=|publisher=Daily Progress|location=|publishdate=17 Feb 2011|accessdate=6 March 2011}}</ref>


This has not occurred {{as of|2016|5|lc=on}}.  
This has not occurred {{as of|2016|5|lc=on}}.  


==School Population (June 2011)==
==School Population (June 2011)==
*Enrollment: 547
*Enrollment: 547
*Asian/Pacific Islander: 5.3%
*Asian/Pacific Islander: 5.3%
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*Gifted students: 35.6%
*Gifted students: 35.6%
*(Special Education students: 15.9%
*(Special Education students: 15.9%
*Pupil/teacher ratio: 16.25:1<ref name=pdf>{{cite web|title=Walker Upper Elementary
*Pupil/teacher ratio: 16.25:1<ref name="pdf">{{cite web|title=Walker Upper Elementary
School|url=http://www.ccs.k12.va.us/schools/walker/docs/WLKProfile2011-12.pdf|author=|work=|publisher=|location=|publishdate=|accessdate=25 June 2012}}</ref>
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===Grade reconfiguration===
===Grade reconfiguration===
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==External links==
==External links==

Revision as of 21:46, 20 September 2019

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Walker Upper Elementary School is the school for grades 5-6 in the City of Charlottesville's school system.[1] The school is named in honor of Haswell Hunter Walker, who retired in 1966, the same year the school was opened, from a 42 year career in city schools, primarily teaching math at Midway/Lane High School.

The school mascot is a wolverine. [2]

Adam Hastings began as principal in 2018. [3]

Grade reconfiguration

Since 1988, the City of Charlottesville's school system has maintained two separate schools for grades 5-6 and 7-8 for the students between elementary and high school. In response to an efficiency study, the Charlottesville School Board decided in October 2010 to create a single middle school housing grades 6-8 at either the Walker Upper Elementary School or Buford Middle School complex. Grade 5 would return to existing elementary schools.[reconfig 1]

In October 2010, school officials said the grade reconfiguration changes would occur after the 2011-12 school year and that the major renovation projects were expected to cost around $36 million.[reconfig 2]

In February 2011, the Charlottesville School Board decided to create a consolidated middle school at Buford Middle School by 2015. Walker will be refurbished for preschool, adult education, and central office staffing needs.[reconfig 3]

This has not occurred as of May 2016.

School Population (June 2011)

  • Enrollment: 547
  • Asian/Pacific Islander: 5.3%
  • African American: 42.0%
  • Hispanic: 7.9%
  • White: 44.4%
  • ESL students: 18.3%
  • Gifted students: 35.6%
  • (Special Education students: 15.9%
  • Pupil/teacher ratio: 16.25:1[2]

Map

References

  1. Web. Staff Directory, retrieved 5 June 2012.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Web. [http://www.ccs.k12.va.us/schools/walker/docs/WLKProfile2011-12.pdf Walker Upper Elementary School], retrieved 25 June 2012.
  3. Web. Four new Charlottesville principals charting course for academic year, Josh Mandell, News Article, Charlottesville Tomorrow, September 2, 2018, retrieved September 2, 2018.

Grade reconfiguration

  1. Web. City school grade configurations to change, Rachana Dixit, Daily Progress, retrieved 4 Nov. 2010.
  2. Web. City middle school plan could cost $36 million, Rachana Dixit, Daily Progress, retrieved 4 Nov. 2010.
  3. Web. City School Board OKs budget; Buford to house middle-schoolers, Brandon Shulleeta, Daily Progress, 17 Feb 2011, retrieved 6 March 2011.

External links

Official site Facility utilization study website