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Welcome to Henry Ford School
"Home of the Mustangs"
 
Theatre Works

Teaching artist Kyle Payne leads the students at the Henry Ford fifth grade “Playing with Science” TheatreWorks, Silicon Valley Open Workshop performance in the MUB.

 

Hello and welcome to Henry Ford! My name is Lynne Griffiths. I am the principal at Henry Ford Elementary School. We are very proud of the Home of the Mustangs and we would like to tell you a little bit about ourselves.  We are unique in the Redwood City School District, a true neighborhood school that celebrates the diversity of its kindergarten through fifth grade students.  We strive to create an atmosphere of academic excellence in a safe and nurturing environment for all students.  Our staff has created a Professional Learning Community (PLC) that focuses on learning, collaboration and results.  Our teachers are well trained and experienced in differentiating instruction so that all students have the knowledge and skills to reach their potential. We believe that the ability to read, write, speak, listen, and compute are the keys to achievement in future pursuits. Our commitment is to meet the needs of all students by providing the academic, social, and emotional successes that are essential to the development of a child's potential. Together, home, school and community, we will raise our children to be equipped to successfully meet the challenges of the 21st century.

 

Our academic performance speaks for itself as this year the school was able to exit Program Improvement (PI) based on making Annual Yearly Progress (AYP) for the second consecutive year.  Since 2005, Henry Ford's student achievement has seen a steady trend of increase, going from 35% of students attaining proficient or advanced scores in 2005, to 58% in 2010 in English Language Arts, and from 49% in 2005 to 75% in 2010 in Math.

 

Mustang students not only work hard, they play hard as well.  Our students enjoy weekly Physical Education classes, Character Education, Art in Action, classroom music programs in all grades, a well stocked library and computer lab.  We have a school garden and are working hard to "go green".  School events include our annual Fall Fiesta, Field Day, Game Nights and our fabulous end of the year Pasta Dinner.  We liaison with private enterprise and our own staff to bring after school programs such as art, chess, individual music lessons and Police Activity League (PAL) sports to our students, as well as Redwood City Park and Recreation Services and our Child Development Center (CDC) on site.

 

Please feel free to contact us and explore our website for further information about our school.

Headlines & Features

  • Measure W to appear on June 2012 Ballot

    The Board of Trustees of the Redwood City School District voted unanimously on February 22, 2012 to place Measure W on the ballot for an election to be held June 5, 2012. To read more, please click on headline above. Para español, opriman en el titular.

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  • Update on Employees Placed on Administrative Leave

    To read more please click on the headline above. Para español, opriman en el titular.

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  • Survey on Grade Configuration, Enrollment and Program Choice Now Available

    Redwood City School District RCSD) is engaged in a planning process to address possible increases in future enrollment and how to improve the district’s grade configuration and program availability for the students and families we serve. An important part of the planning is hearing from you. To read more please click on the headline above. Para español, opriman en el titular.

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  • 2012 Annual Report Now Available

    Like school districts across the state, our local schools face serious challenges as a result of California's budget woes, but we also have a lot of good news to share with our community! We want to make sure that you hear about the many ways our community is supporting the children in our schools, so we are launching this annual report, which will be sent out each year to provide you with an update on the academic progress and financial status of your local schools. To view the annual report, please click the headline above.

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  • Public Hearing Scheduled on Proposed Parcel Tax

    On February 22, the school board will hold a public hearing during its regular board meeting regarding a proposed parcel tax measure. To read more please click on the headline above. Para español, opriman en el titular.

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  • Update Regarding Special Education Pre-­School Class Housed at Roosevelt School

    To read more please click on the headline above. Para español, opriman en el titular.

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  • 2010-11 School Accountability Report Cards Now Available

    Find out important information about your child's school, including demographics, school safety, class sizes, teacher and staff information, curriculum and instruction descriptions and fiscal data. To access school reports, please click on headline above. Para español, opriman en el titular.

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  • New Transitional Kindergarten Program May Be Eliminated

    To adhere with a new law, the Redwood City School District has been planning to offer a Transitional Kindergarten Program at a limited number of schools during the 2012-13 school year. However, this program is now at risk according to the proposed budget released by Governor Jerry Brown. To read more, please click the headline above. Para español, opriman en el titular.

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  • North Star Academy Selected as Nominee for National Blue Ribbon Schools Program

    North Star Academy, is among just 35 schools statewide to be nominated for the 2012 National Blue Ribbon Schools Program by State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson in an announcement yesterday. The program recognizes those schools exhibiting the highest levels of student achievement or which have made exemplary progress toward bridging the achievement gap. To read more, please click the headline above. Para español, opriman en el titular.

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  • School meals prices to increase

    On October 1, 2011, the price of lunch will increase to $2.25 and the price of breakfast will increase to $1.25. To read more, please click the headline above. Para español, opriman en el titular.

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  • Parents Encouraged to Learn Best Practices for Safe Drop Off/Pick Up as New School Year Begins

    As the 2011-2012 school year gets underway, Redwood City reminds parents and caregivers of the importance of keeping safety in mind during the drop off and pick up of children at local schools. Using safe practices will also decrease the impact that back-to-school traffic has on neighborhood residents. To read more, please click the headline above. Para español, opriman en el titular.

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