Our School Philosophy

 

Our school is a child centered, multi-cultural school where we value:

• Excellence in education through developmentally appropriate practices, curriculum and assessment
• A child’s individual differences and needs (physical, emotional, intellectual and social)
• An environment conducive to learning
• A unified approach to positive behavior management
• Partnerships between staff, children, parents and the community

Our School Vision

 

The vision that we hold for Linden Hill Elementary School consists of three main components:

 

Child-Centered Environment

• Instruction should focus on developmental stages.
• Classroom environments provide for a variety of learning styles.
• The school environment reflects children’s work.
• Instruction reflects a variety of cultures.
• Classrooms are heterogeneously grouped.
• School is accessible to children and their families.

 

Cooperative School

• All staff has input in decision making.
• Cooperative partnerships with parents and community are established and valued.
• Curriculum integrates special education/remedial services and enrichment services.
• Children are provided the opportunities to participate in cooperative learning activities as part of the curriculum.

 

School Culture

 

We believe that a positive school culture is the foundation for any school improvement.  As a staff we support a positive school culture valuing:

• Involvement in decision making
• Traditions
• Educational research
• Caring
• Honest, open communication
• Humor
• Appreciation and recognition
• Trust
• Protecting what is important
• Tangible support
• High expectations

Our School History

 

Linden Hill Elementary School opened in 1971.  Originally it served grades K-6.  Due to declining enrollment in the Red Clay Consolidated School District, Linden Hill was closed in 1981.  During the time of its closure it was utilized by outside agencies (Easter Seal Society and Holy Angels School) as well as the Warner School while repairs were made after the fire there.

 

Linden Hill reopened its doors on September 3, 1991 and served children in primary grades K-5. This reopening addressed the district’s efforts to restore neighborhood schools to the maximum extent possible under the desegregation order. It also served as an intricate part of the implementation of the district’s new mixed feeder pattern.

From 1999 until the present, Linden Hill expanded, with the addition of a grade a year, to the K-5 grade configuration that is currently in place.

 

Currently, Linden Hill serves the suburban communities in the Upper Pike Creek and Hockessin areas as defined by Attendance Zones. Additionally, Linden Hill’s student population is open to Choice students in grades K-5.

 

As a result of our Community’s passage of the Capitol Bond Referendum, Linden Hill has undergone some major construction.  Four new classrooms have been added to our building and a new heating/air conditioning system has been installed.

Our School Feeder Pattern

Currently, Linden Hill serves the suburban communities in the Upper Pike Creek and Hockessin areas as defined by Attendance Zones.