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What Makes Talbot …Talbot?
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Talbot serves over 700 students in grades pre-kindergarten through fifth. Committed to providing the highest quality education possible to its students, very clear priorities have been established for the students and families. With improved student performance as the thrust of the School Improvement Plan, many effective academic programs have emerged.

Key Programs and Practices:

Leadership activities and opportunities are deliberately provided at every grade level.

The school uses CRISS program, Creating Independence through Student owned Strategies, and several at-home reading programs such as "Book It."

Grades 3 - 5 concentrate on reading to learn through a basal program and Accelerated Reader.

Mathematics emphasis is on explaining, understanding, and representing. There is a Family Math night each year for each grade level.

A Phonological Awareness Program for early reading includes an awareness program in kindergarten, small group phonological awareness interventions in first grade for students targeted the previous year, phonological awareness tutorial program for identified second graders, and use of a companion reading program for all first graders that is phonics based and focuses on sound blending.

The school provides 2 - 4 uninterrupted writing periods per week.

A school priority is to provide a safe and orderly environment for learning.

Highlights:
Virtually every decision made is considered in light of the school mission and priorities to provide a safe and orderly environment, ensure maximum learning for all students, and facilitate the development of habits and attitudes that promote responsibility, caring, and lifelong learning and achievement. The programs at the school are designed to promote lifelong learning and success.

A little bit of history... William S. Talbot, also known as "Tiny" Talbot was 5'4", very portly and very personal. To quote his friend and peer, Tommy Tomlinson, he was a "One Man Personnel Department". Whether, he was serving as teacher/coach, principal or superintendent, he knew everyone by name. He started in the Alachua school system, August 1, 1946 and retired October 31, 1980. During his 36 years, he coached and served as Principal at Sidney Lanier when it was K-6th grade, Buchholz Jr. High and finally at GHS. He ran for Superintendent and polled the most popular votes in Alachua County elections for his first term. He served two, four year terms as Superintendent before retiring. As Superintendent he effectively and efficiently assisted Alachua County's transition during the tumultuous years of segregation. Those who served with him have many fond memories of his effectiveness as a leader.

W.S. Talbot Elementary School
5701 NW 43 Street
Gainesville, FL 32653
(352)-955-6716