Peggy Pearson - Principal
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4629 13th Avenue North
St. Petersburg, Florida 33713
727-893-1815
Student Hours Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and
Friday 8:35-2:50
Wednesday 8:35-1:35
School Office Hours 7:30 - 4:00
MISSION STATEMENT
The Mission of Mt. Vernon Elementary is to promote highest student achievement through mutual respect, responsibility and partnerships within a safe learning environment in order to enable students to achieve their goals and become responsible productive citizens. |
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I am extremely proud to be a part of this very special neighborhood school that is rich in history and tradition. My aim and focus as principal continues to center on highest student achievement for all students as we integrate technology and best practices in every classroom to reach our academic goals. Our school exemplifies a strong sense of community and fosters a warm, family atmosphere.
Student recognition plays an important role as we celebrate achievements of our school family. Each grading period Honor Roll and Principal's List students participate in a recognition ceremony. Other recognition programs celebrate the successes of students who are most improved and also those with monthly perfect attendance. Students exhibiting the Commitment to Character traits of honesty, respect, responsiblity and motivation are acknowledged on the school's TV news. It is truly an honor to serve as principal at this great school.
Sincerely,
Peggy Pearson
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Mt. Vernon’s Accomplishments
The state Department of Education's school accountability report assigns grades based on a system that awards points based on the percentage of students who score highly on the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test or make annual learning gains. Mt. Vernon has received 6 A’s in a row. This is our fifth year to receive Mayor Baker’s Top Apple Award. Mayor Baker says Mount Vernon Elementary is a "national model" for success. |
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Mayor makes business a partner in school improvement
Mayor makes business a partner in school improvement
POSTED: 2:55 p.m. EDT, October 12, 2006
By Donna Krache
CNN
(CNN) -- Education, business and government have engaged in plenty of sparring over the state of public schools and the best ways to fix them. But what would happen if these interests worked together to address the problem?
It's a a concept that's being put to the test in a city better known for its shuffleboard than its chalkboards.
When he was first elected mayor of St. Petersburg, Florida, in 2001, Rick Baker thought that this would be an approach worth trying. A former president of the Chamber of Commerce, Baker believes that business has a vested interest in education.
"When a business thinks about coming into your city, their first question is 'What are the schools like?' because their future employees will come out of those schools, and their children will go to those schools," said Baker. "When someone is thinking about buying a house in one of my neighborhoods, the first thing they ask is 'what school will my child go to, and is it a good school?'"
Baker started by implementing Doorways Scholarships. Sixth-graders who are on free or reduced lunch programs can earn college scholarships by maintaining a "C" average and a good attendance record, staying away from crime and drugs, and working with a mentor.
At first, the mayor asked city government staff to mentor the students. But as the program grew, Baker called on the business community to get involved. Its response was strong.
In 2003, Baker started the Corporate Partners program, matching nine corporations to nine middle schools in St. Petersburg.
The schools got mentors and funding for basic supplies and computers. Corporations got the satisfaction of being part of a bigger cause, and their employees established relationships with the kids they mentored. The idea caught on fast, and more businesses signed up.
To date, the mayor's office has helped raise private funds for 700 Doorways Scholarships and trained over 1,000 mentors to work in the schools. The Corporate Partners program includes more than 70 businesses, at least one for each of the 47 public schools in St. Petersburg.
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