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GRADES 1 THROUGH 5

Belmont Charter Elementary School

Growth, respect, and responsibility form the foundation for Belmont Charter School, Pennsylvania’s first turnaround school.

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What Sets Us Apart

While we are a charter school, Belmont primarily serves families living in the immediate neighborhood

Belmont Charter Elementary strives to be a joyful learning environment where students feel they belong, have agency, and grow academically every day.

Leadership Team

HEAD OF SCHOOL

Aquila Waller
aquila.waller@belmontcharternetwork.org

ASSISTANT HEAD OF SCHOOL

Shannon Gallagher
shannon.gallagher@belmontcharternetwork.org

Michelle Matza
michelle.matza@belmontcharternetwork.org

 

A Day in the Life at Belmont Charter Elementary School

Morning Learning

 

Students begin their day with a healthy breakfast which is shown to increase concentration and energy so students can learn their best!

 

Each day, every class has a morning meeting where we learn about each other and have fun preparing for the day ahead. This also helps us to build strong relationships between friends and between each teacher and student.

Afternoon Learning

 

Instruction is tailored to meet the individual needs of the students.

 

Children are working and instructed at their own level.

Social Emotional Learning

 

Social workers are embedded in the school and work directly with our teachers, students, and families

Parents as Partners

 

We consider parents our partners. We hold monthly parent learning and engagement events.

Our Community School Model

 

Student health and wellness is a focus for the school. We have a wellness center, serve healthy meals, and promote physical activity throughout our day.

Afterschool

 

Belmont offers a full range of before and aftercare programs both during the school year and into the summer.

 

Program highlights include basketball, track, wrestling, drama, arts, and music.

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Parent Testimonial

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“The staff is just like family. They treat each child as their own.”

— Edith C.
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