We are a small, rural school with approximately one hundred eighty-five students. We have recently updated our electrical systems and phone lines to equip our classrooms with internet capabilities. Our curriculum includes technology based instruction in the classroom. Our campus is well landscaped and maintained. We are very proud of our Transylvania Tiger basketball program. Students find Transylvania to be a pleasant place to learn and work.

The Transylvania Community is very supportive of its school. Many neighbors have adult children who attended school here, in fact, the principal is an alumnus of this school. In some cases, we have children of former students coming to Transylvania School. Many parents volunteer in our classrooms and help to make Transylvania a family place.

The Transylvania staff is a dedicated group of people who hold the success of all children as top priority. Staff members work together to provide the best possible learning opportunities and successes for our students. The individual strengths and talents of our teachers have come together to provide dynamic learning experiences.

In our quest to improve our educational program, Transylvania School has had extensive staff development programs for its teachers in the area of technology, student centered programs for self improvement, the addition of multiple computers in each classroom, campus beautification programs by students, sports and playground equipment improvements, and continuous learning opportunities provided for our students.

Transylvania Elementary School is a caring and challenging place of learning where everyone is welcome and can find a place to belong and succeed. We seek and create opportunities to join efforts with our parents and community to provide a promising future for our students.

Judy Knight, Principal

Philosophy

Every student will learn, therefore, each student must be provided challenging instructional methods, materials, and experiences in the most appropriate learning environment.

A safe learning climate should be provided wherein the student can develop a positive self-concept, self-direction, and a sense of personal responsibility.

Learning experiences for every student should include the four areas of development: cognitive, social, physical and emotional.

Alternative instructional settings should be provided for students with unique learner needs.

School, families, businesses, and communities should forge active partnerships to foster the academic success of children and to collaborate in planning for school improvement.

Encouragement and support should be provided by all active partners to educators as they continue their professional development.

Mission

The educators at Transylvania Elementary School are committed to providing effective teaching-learning experiences that will encourage each child to develop the appropriate academic and life skills to be successful in a democratic society where change is inevitable.