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Morgandale School is a four-star neighborhood school dedicated to academic excellence, multilingual learning, and a strong sense of community.<\/p>\n

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As a neighborhood school, Morgandale provides services to families on the south side of the city, near Wilson Park. We maintain high standards in all academic subjects and foster a positive, supportive learning environment. Our students build the skills and confidence needed for lifelong success.<\/p>\n

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9:10 a.m. \u2013<\/span> 4:10 p.m.<\/p>\n

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We, the staff and students of Morgandale School, pledge to do our best today. We will respect others. We will be polite to others. We will be truthful and honest. We will always remember that we are here to learn in order to be better prepared for life. <\/em><\/p>\n

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The mission of Morgandale School is to accomplish the goal of excellence for all by providing a safe, respectful, and cooperative atmosphere that will help students develop confidence, responsibility, and self-discipline. Our mission is to provide a solid foundation so our students can achieve the grade-level expectations that prepare them for the transition into high school. We prepare them to be lifelong learners and successful productive adults in a rapidly changing, technological world. Morgandale accomplishes this goal through the cooperative efforts of students, staff, parents, and the community.<\/p>\n

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We envision that every Morgandale student will be prepared, successful, and productive in a culturally diverse world through the committed, collaborative efforts of students, staff, parents, and the community.<\/p>\n

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Experienced and Caring Staff<\/h2>\n

Morgandale is known for its dedicated and compassionate educators. Many of our staff members have more than 25 years of experience, and several began their careers here and chose to stay\u2014reflecting the strong sense of commitment and community that defines our school. Our team works closely with students and families to ensure every child feels supported, valued, and challenged.<\/p>\n

A Focus on Restorative Practices<\/h2>\n

As a restorative practices school, we are committed to building strong relationships and fostering a positive, respectful school community. Our staff has received specialized training and continues to implement restorative strategies that focus on communication, accountability, and repairing harm rather than punishing students. Beginning in third grade, selected students are trained to serve as peer coaches, helping classmates navigate conflict and practice healthy problem-solving skills. In addition, a dedicated MPS restorative practices coach visits weekly to support both staff and students. This ensures strategies are consistently and effectively put into action throughout our school.<\/p>\n

Support for English Learners<\/h2>\n

We proudly serve a diverse student community that speaks many different languages, including Spanish, Rohingya, Burmese, and Arabic. Morgandale offers a standalone English as a Second Language (ESL) program designed specifically for newcomers and multilingual learners. Three licensed ESL teachers provide both in-class support and pull-out services to ensure students receive individualized instruction as they develop English proficiency.<\/p>\n

Family and Community Partnership<\/h2>\n

Approximately half of our students receive transportation, ensuring access to high-quality education for families across the area. Parents and caregivers play an important role in our learning community. We value family voice and partnership, knowing that strong school-home connections help students succeed.<\/p>\n

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Our Students<\/h2>\n

Data from our most recent state report card<\/p>\n

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Morgandale School is a four-star neighborhood school dedicated to academic excellence, multilingual learning, and a strong sense of community.As a neighborhood school, Morgandale provides services to families on the south side of the city, near Wilson Park. We maintain high standards in all academic subjects and foster a positive, supportive learning environment. Our students build […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":1,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"\"\"\r\n\r\nMorgandale provides English-speaking children the opportunity to understand, speak, read and write in Spanish as a second language. We also offer ESL (English as a second Language) Services to all of our EL (English Learners) students.\u00a0 Morgandale, an attendance area school, stresses high standards in all academic subjects and a positive learning environment. Parents have an important voice in our learning community. We love our Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS) program, which creates a calm, nurturing and respectful environment.\r\n

Mission<\/h2>\r\nThe mission of Morgandale School is to accomplish the goal of excellence for all by providing a safe, respectful and cooperative atmosphere that will help students to develop confidence, responsibility and self-discipline.\u00a0 Our mission is to provide a solid foundation so our students can achieve the grade level expectations that prepare them for the transition into high school.\u00a0 We prepare them to be life long learners and successful productive adults in a rapidly changing, technological world.\u00a0 Morgandale accomplishes this goal through the cooperative efforts of students, staff, parents and the community.\r\n

Vision<\/h2>\r\nWe envision that every Morgandale student will be prepared, successful and productive in a culturally diverse world through the committed, collaborative efforts of students, staff, parents and the community.\r\n

Morgandale Pledge<\/h2>\r\n
We, the staff and students of Morgandale School, pledge to do our best today.\r\n\r\nWe will respect others.\r\n\r\nWe will be polite to others.\r\n\r\nWe will be truthful and honest.\r\n\r\nWe will always remember that we are here to learn in order to be better prepared for life!<\/blockquote>\r\nWe continually strive to live up to the school motto:\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>Morgandale Bears Are Reaching For The Stars.\r\n

Highlights<\/h2>\r\n