Principals Message
 Welcome to the Frances Willard Elementary School website.   I am excited and honored to have the opportunity to be a part of this outstanding public school community.  It is my goal to continue to work with our faculty, staff, students and parent community to provide a quality education and a caring environment for all of our students.  We work hard to insure that all children have the opportunity to reach high standards.  At Frances Willard we base all of our decisions on what is best for our children.

 It is my goal to provide an educational environment that is challenging and safe-one where children feel comfortable and respected.  I encourage you to find out more about the outstanding programs and services offered by the Scranton School District. Please feel free to contact me at anytime if I can be of assistance: 348-3692 or jessica.finnerty@scrsd.org.

               Jessica Finnerty, Principal
       Frances Willard Elementary School

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 Frances Willard has served the West Scranton Community at its present site since 1928.  Our boundaries consist of Keyser Avenue on the west, the Lackawanna River on the east, Luzerne Street on the north, to the borough of Taylor on the south.  There are presently 585 students enrolled in our 3 year old preschool through grade 5.  Frances Willard Elementary operates under the premise of "what is best for all children".  Our principles and practices are committed to meet the academic, physical, social and emotional needs of our students.  Our instruction is child-centered and committed to developing each child's potential to the maximum.
     Curriculum development is an ongoing process that lends itself to integrate the content areas of Language Arts, Reading, Science, Social Studies and Mathematics wherever and however possible.  We feel the development of out students' cognitive processes and basic skills lead to a smooth transition into an intermediate learning environment.
     Planned courses have been developed in the following units:
Language Arts Music-vocal
Reading Music-instrumental
Math Music-strings
Science Library
Social Studies Physical Education
Art

     Frances Willard Elementary offers numerous educational programs from preschool through fifth grade.  Among these offerings are the following:

Professional Support (consultation, direct services, or diagnostic interventions)
1.   Principal
2.   Diagnostician
3.   Title One Reading and Math Specialists
4.   Class Reduction Teacher grade 1 and 3
5.   Speech Clinicians
6.   School Psychologist
7.   Librarian, Art, Physical Ed. and Music teachers (full-time)
8.   School Nurse
9.   Intensive Case Management (Scranton Counseling Center)
10. Children and Youth Services
Paraprofessionals (direct service and diagnostic interventions)
1.  Special Education Classroom Aides
2.  Preschool Aides
3.  Kindergarten Aides
4.  Library Aide
5.  Maintenance Personnel
Special Education Services available at Willard School
1.  Life Skills Support
2.  Learning Support (included in reg. Ed.)
3.  Occupational Therapy
4.  Physical Therapy
5.  Speech Therapy
6. Vision Therapy
7.  Gifted Program
Additional Programs:
1.   Preschool Program for three year old
2.   Preschool Program for four year old
3.   Half-day Kindergarten Program
4.   All Day Kindergarten Program
5.   Parent Teacher Association
6.   D.A.R.E.
7.   E.L.F. Program
8.   West Scranton Boys/Girls Club Power Hour
9.   University of Scranton Reading Clinic
10. Student Observers and Student Teachers in cooperation with Marywood University and the University of Scranton
11. Junior Deputy Program of Lackawanna County
12. School Breakfast Program
13. Student of the Month Program
14. Physical Fitness Challenge (5th Grade)
15. Track and Field District Competitions
16. Special Olympics District Competitions
17. Parent Volunteer Program
18. Artist in Residence