Cecilia Vanderhye
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School Summary

Belvedere Elementary School is an IB World School - Primary Years Program. It is an exciting place where we help our students become internationally-minded thinkers, inquirers, and problem solvers. Located near the center of Fairfax County, it encompasses portions of Falls Church, Annandale, and Alexandria. Its boundaries support a diverse population representing 29 countries of origin and speaking 31 different languages in the home. These students participate in general education, advanced academics, special education, and English for speakers of other languages programs.

Belvedere Elementary school encourages school staff members and parents to work together to meet the individual needs of each child. Through differentiated instruction we strive to ensure that each child will meet the benchmark objectives for his or her grade level. Our goal is to create a positive atmosphere where both students and adults are enthusiastic about teaching and learning. We believe learning leads to action.

Belvedere staff collaborates continuously to identify student and program needs. As part of a professional learning community the staff:

• Collaborates to achieve common goals.
• Is committed to the academic success and general well-being of all students.
• Continually monitors each child's progress.
• Uses research to analyze best practices in teaching and in student learning.
• Uses testing data and common assessments to evaluate students' needs.
• Provides students with intervention and enrichment as needed.
• At Belvedere, our mission is to create a community of globally-minded, life-long learners who are prepared to face the challenges of a 21st century world. Our staff works collaboratively to engage students in challenging, real world opportunities. Through these opportunities, students will become innovative thinkers and problem solvers who value diversity. They will use their knowledge to take responsible action and in doing so, help create a better, more peaceful world.

Last Updated: 2019-02-01

Enrollment	Enrollment as of October 202425: 621
Grades	Preschool, K-5
FCPS Programs	FCPS Division Profile FCPS Elementary School Profile Adapted Physical Education Advanced Academic Full-Time Services Program Center Advanced Academic Services, Elementary Early Childhood Special Education English for Speakers of Other Languages Foreign Language in the Elementary Schools PreK PreK-12 ABA Services School-Age Child Care Special Education Services Title I Young Scholars Last Updated: 2022-10-19
Special Features	Author Visits Environmental Education-Green Team and Waste Watchers Extracurricular-Late Day Learners, running clubs, Odyssey of the Mind, etc. International Baccalaureate School-Primary Years Program International Night Math Night Partners in Print Spelling Bee Student Run News Network Watchdog Program Last Updated: 2019-02-01
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Attendance Area	This school is part of Region 2 and the Justice High Pyramid. Enter your street address in the boundary locator to determine which schools your student should attend.