Established in 1904, Lee Elementary School is one of the oldest schools in Columbia, Mo. The school offers a variety of academic and extracurricular options for more than 300 students in kindergarten through grade five. Its academic curriculum includes English, art, music, drama, visual art, literature, social studies and physical sciences. Lee Elementary School s students participate in various concerts and dramatic presentations. It encourages students to participate in extracurricular activities, including field trips to museums and galleries. Lee Elementary School is a part of Columbia Public Schools, which governs several elementary, middle and high schools. Columbia Public Schools provides educational programs for over 17,000 students.
Gentry Middle School is located in Columbia, Mo. As a part of the Columbia Public Schools, it serves students in grades six and seven. The school offers an extensive curriculum in the areas of reading, language arts, mathematics, science, social studies and health. It also offers elective courses in drama and vocal music, industrial technology, business education, arts, family and consumer sciences and foreign languages. The sports activities offered include basketball, track, football and soccer. The school s media center empowers students to effectively access, evaluate and utilize information. It also provides a wide selection of books and magazines. Gentry Middle School conducts a variety of after-school activities, including industrial technology, calculator, chess and computer clubs, math counts and geographic bee competition.
Established in 1910, Ulysses S. Grant Elementary School is an educational institution that offers a variety of learning opportunities to students in kindergarten through grade five. It has an enrollment of more than 320 students. The school s curriculum includes art, physical education and music. Ulysses S. Grant Elementary School administers the English Language Learners program. The school provides food, guidance counseling and speech therapy services. It also offers before- and after-school care programs. Ulysses S. Grant Elementary School maintains a student council, media center, gymnasium, and chess and book clubs. The school operates a parent-teacher association that encourages parental involvement in children s education. It is a part of Columbia Public Schools.
