• New Salem Elementary operates on a traditional school calendar.
• Enrollment = Approximately 333 students
• Grade Levels: Kindergarten - Fifth Grade
• Average Student/Teacher Ratio: 19
• State Recognition: 2003-2004, 2004-2005 & 2005-2006 School of Excellence
• Five-Star After School Program: The after school program is available throughout the school year. The hours are 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. Activities include arts and crafts, games, various centers, snacks, computer time, and assistance with homework.
• Communication is one key to our students' success. We communicate through: Classroom Newsletters, The Round Table (Newsletter), Folders sent home, Student Handbook/Agenda, Home visits, Progress reports, Parent/student conferences, and Monthly Calendar of Events
• Exceptional Children's Program
  (Resource & Academically/Intellectually Gifted)

SPECIAL ACADEMIC PROGRAMS

• Academically and Intellectually Gifted (AIG)

STUDENT & TEACHER RECOGNITION PROGRAMS

• Teacher of the Year
• BETA Club

CLUBS & ACTIVITIES

New Salem Elementary offers a variety of after school enrichment opportunities to students. These optional activities include:

• New Salem Road Runners - meets every Monday with teacher Mrs. Beverly Little
• Good News Club - meets every Tuesday with Mr. Jeremy Young
• Art Club- meets every Tuesday and Thursday with Mrs. Kristina Hill
• Cartooning-meets every Wednesday
• Game Club- meets every Thursday with Mrs. Jillian Tucker
• Beta Club - (Fifth Grade only) meets every Thursday with teachers Mrs. Susanne Thom and Mrs. Jessica Harris
• International Club - meets every Friday with Teacher Mrs. Dede Cox
• Yearbook Club- meets every Friday with teacher Mrs. Cheryl Batten

New Salem Elementary has...

• 17 Classrooms
• Air-Conditioned Gymnasium
• Cafeteria - Painted with mascot and core values
• Computer Lab - 30 IMACs
• Closed-Circuit Broadcast Facilities
• Community Walking Track
• Enclosed Science Courtyard
• Auditorium with full stage