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Location
F.O. Holaway Elementary School is located at 3500 North Cherry Avenue, Tucson, Arizona 85719.
Holaway Location Map
Beliefs
Presented below are the beliefs of the F.O. Holaway School community. These beliefs are statements of our fundamental convictions, values and character. The Holaway community consists of Holaway students and their families, Holaway school staff and the surrounding residential and business community.
We believe:- Every student is capable of success.
- Every student is capable of learning.
- Every student has the right to experience an educational environment which is non-threatening, stimulating and supportive.
- Clearly stated high expectations enhance student outcomes.
the students academic, social, physical and emotional growth is the shared responsibility of the students and their families, the school staff, and the surrounding residential and business community.
- Because the Holaway community values the diversity of individuals, it is essential to promote self esteem and respect for others.
- Significant learning occurs when students understand the relevancy of what they are learning and are able to apply this knowledge to their lives.
- Students need to be lifelong, independent and cooperative learners to face challenges of the 21st century.
- Community pride and involvement enhance the quality of student learning.
Health
Sharon Robinson, Holaway Health Assistant
The school health office is available to students who are sick or injured during school hours. The office is staffed by a health assistant, trained in First Aid. If you wish for your child to receive prescribed medication during school hours a physicians order and pharmacy labeled bottle are required. Only oral, topical, or ophthalmic medications will be adminsitered. Children may give self injections if ordered by a physician.
The health office does not employ nurses or doctors and is not intended for routine health care or clinic use. If your child becomes sick or injured during school hours; first aid will be provided. The health assistant will call parents to pick up children with:
- temperatures over 100 degrees
- draining sores
- vomiting
- undiagnosed rash
- diarrhea
- pink eye
- head lice
- serious injury
The health assistant may not take a child home or to the doctor. It is important to list phone numbers of family or friends who can assist in picking up your child if you are not available.
Library
Marcia Joyce, Library Assistant
Holaway Elementary School has a beautiful library. Ms. Joyce provideds library services to all classes once per week, throughout the school year. She is always available to help teachers, students and parents. Parents may utilize the library and also check-out books.Children are responsible for returning books on time. Should books become lost during the year, a note is sent home to parents advising them of the loss and replacement cost. |
