ABOUT FORD ELEMENTARY
"Education is not the filling of a pail, but the lighting of a fire."
- William Butler Yeats
J.O. Ford International MicroSociety School is a diverse/multicultural, Title I school located in an inner-city community of Richmond, California.
"Education is the key to unlocking the world, a passport to freedom!" - Oprah Winrey
Photo of the entrance to Ford Elementary
The site was built in 1949, and was named after Jeston O. Ford, a city tax collector and assessor. Mr. Ford served on the Richmond Board of Education for 30 years.
Ford Elementary was redesigned and remodeled in 2012 in order to meet the needs of the 21st Century learners gracing its halls. The new design features a modern interpretation of a Mission Style building. The interior fosters learning by creating pathways for flexible and alternative teaching methodologies. The primary materials used in the remodeling are green and non-toxic. Insulation throughout the school, for example, is made from recycled blue jeans.
The outdoor environment was carefully laid out to maximize both security and play areas, as well as the plantings contribute to the outdoor curriculum. The Bioswales and the new garden are also educational components to demonstrate sustainability in action.
Ford Elementary received one of the highest sustainable (HPI) points in the State of California’s High Performance Incentive program from the Collaborative for High Performance Schools (CHPS) for multiple energy-efficient systems.
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SCHOOL EXPECTATIONS
At Ford Elementary we strive to instill academic, social, and emotional learning in each and every student. We believe in making learning equitable to all students by providing them with mentoring and individualized supports to guide them towards their goals and aspirations.
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