About Hayes Elementary
Hayes students SOAR: Succeed in lifelong learning; Open doors to meet challenges; Achieve in academics; Respect themselves and their world.
Classrooms at JHE are self-contained in grades PK-2; teaming begins in grade 3. Guided reading and literature circles are a regular part of the reading curriculum. Math, science, and social studies classes are designed to allow students real world connections with hands-on experiences. Writing across the curriculum allows students to develop writing skills in many formats. Art, music and PE programs are offered to students on a rotation schedule. Students receive instruction in Art and Music at least once a week and PE is offered to each child at least twice a week. An active library program allows students to have interactive lessons and check out books on a weekly basis. They also have the opportunity to meet with visiting authors several times during the year. Incentive programs such as the Texas Bluebonnet Award and Accelerated Reader encourage and reward student reading.
The instructional curriculum is challenging and meets the needs of each individual student. The staff studies data together to constantly strive for excellence. All students receive additional differentiation of curriculum in the regular classroom and through a variety of programs. An enrichment period, HAWK Academy, gives first through fifth graders an opportunity for extra tutoring and enrichment on a daily basis. Challenge serves identified gifted and talented students in grades 1-5. Qualifying Challenge students in each grade level are pulled for a day of specialized instruction during the week. E-math, reading, science and social studies classes are offered to all qualifying fifth graders. Reading instruction gets a boost from compensatory programs such as REACH and special services for dyslexic students. Our ESOL department serves English language learners as they strengthen their skills. Co-teach models are used in many areas of instruction to broaden instruction for diverse learners by having multiple educators in one classroom. Hayes also hosts a district wide community speech program for three- and four-year-olds, a Pre-Kindergarten program, and a Life Skills cluster unit for several surrounding schools.
A highly supportive PTA and parent volunteer program bring community resources into the school. Parents participate in instruction by volunteering to assist in programs like Junior Achievement, Exchange City, and Celebrate Science. Parent tutors and mentors enhance academics, assist with enrichment and computer activities, and provide much-needed services in every area of the school. A generous gift from the PTA made possible an exemplary literacy library. The PTA is currently assisting in the development of a Science Lab. PTA funds help to underwrite staff development opportunities for teachers, playground and physical education equipment, and a “wish list” allocation that helps each teacher provide materials for curriculum enhancement.
Parent involvement is encouraged through a wide variety of activities. Annual Curriculum Nights for grades K-5, “Reading Restaurant” for first grade, musicals by first, third, and fifth grades, International Night, and a Family Art Night are just a few of the activities that allow teachers and students to share learning with parents. Business partners also participate in instructional and mentoring programs at JHE. A community of students, teachers, parents, and business partners working together is the key to our successful school.
Awards and Honors
- Fund for Teachers grant recipient
- Katy Parents of Gifted and Talented Rising Star Award, 2003-04
- KnowledgeMaster, 2nd place in Texas and 20th in international among students with 500+ students, 2003
- Finalist for Katy ISD Elementary Teacher of the Year, 2002, 2003
- WalMart Teacher of the Year, 2002
- District IV PTA award for outstanding individual program, 2001
- DestiNation Imagination, 3rd place in region, 2001
School Report Card
2007-08 TAKS Scores
- Grade 3
- Reading: 100%
- Math: 96.8%
- Grade 4
- Reading: 95.5%
- Math: 100%
- Writing: 99.2%
- Grade 5
- Reading: 98.5%
- Math: 99.2%
- Science: 94.2%
- 2008 Accountability rating: Exemplary
2007 TEA Report Card Data
- Attendance rate: 97.1%
- Avg. yrs. teacher experience: 11.8
- Avg. students per teacher: 15.4
- K: 19.2
- 1st: 18.6
- 2nd: 18.2
- 3rd: 27.9
- 4th: 33.3
- 5th: 23.4
- Student profile:
- White: 51.8%
- Asian: 21.6%
- Hispanic: 17.6%
- African American: 8.6%
- Native American: 0.5%
- Low income: 16.2%
- Limited English: 17.4%
- Special program enrollment:
- Special education: 9.0%
- Bilingual/ESL: 16.6%
- Gifted/Talented: 5.6%
Facility Improvements
Previous bond packages authorized by voters in 1994, 1996, 1999 and 2002 funded the construction of 21 new schools, including Hayes Elementary (1994 authorization). Bond funds have also provided a lighting retrofit, technology retrofits and a new phone system including telephones for all teachers.