Mission Statement

It is the mission of Kingsford Elementary School, through community involvement and providing an environment that recognizes the unique abilities of all students, to prepare those students for success in life.

School Philosophy

The philosophy of Kingsford Elementary School is that all students can learn and apply higher order thinking skills needed to reach their individual potential. This requires not only the imparting of knowledge, but the development of a sense of personal responsibility and commitment to the educational process.

The instructional program at Kingsford Elementary School emphasizes attention to individual learning styles, creative teaching strategies and active learning techniques which foster positive self-esteem. It is our intent through the development of a partnership with parents and community to provide our students with a variety of opportunities to acquire these skills. 

Kingsford Elementary School

1401 Enterprise Road

Mitchellville, MD 20721

Phone:301-390-0260     

Fax: 301-390-0274

School Colors:

Turquoise and Silver
 

School Mascot:

The Medieval Knight
 

Knights' Code:

Honesty, Friendship, Benevolence

Attendance

Good attendance during school years establishes an important lifelong success habit. All students are expected to attend, on time, every day. Kingsford's day begins at 7:45 A.M. Students are admitted to class at 7:30 A.M. Please understand that tardiness is a disruption to the orderly beginning of your student's day as well as that of classmates. Try to avoid tardiness. Chronic tardiness is contrary to our mission of success in life.

Lawful absences established by state law (COMAR 13A.08.03) are as follows: Death in the immediate family; Illness of the student; Court Summons; Hazardous weather conditions that would endanger the health or safety of the student when in transit to and from school; Observance of a religious holiday; State emergency; Suspension; Other emergency or set of circumstances which, in the judgment of the superintendent or designee, constitutes a good and sufficient cause for absence from school.

When your student is absent you must send a written note to school on the first day back after the absence. The note should include the date of the absence and the reason.

Uniform Policy

Students attending Kingsford Elementary School are required to wear uniforms, everyday, to school.

The dress code for girls is as follows:

• Light blue blouse or knit polo style shirt with the Peter Pan or fold down collar having long or short sleeves. SHIRTS MUST BE TUCKED INSIDE OF PANTS.
• Cross tie (blue, gray and black plaid)-optional.
• Skirt and jumper solid navy blue or blue, gray and black plaid. (French Toast)
• Slacks in solid navy, only.
• Skorts in solid navy or plaid.
• Socks in solid navy or white only.
• Shoes must be closed navy or black, rubber-soled or solid black tennis shoes.
• NO JEANS ARE ALLOWED.

The dress code for boys is as follows:

• Light blue knit or oxford shirt with long or short sleeves-SHIRTS MUST BE TUCKED INSIDE OF PANTS.
• Tie (blue, gray and black plaid)-optional. (French Toast)
• Pants of solid navy blue with black or navy dress belt.
• Socks in solid navy or white, only.
• Shoes must be closed navy or black, rubber-soled or solid black tennis shoes.
• NO JEANS ARE ALLOWED.

NOTE:  For winter months, a solid navy sweater should be purchased and worn in school. Coats are not allowed to be worn in school. For warmer months, parents may want to purchase solid navy shorts that must be at least fingertip length (the longest finger) or solid navy Capri pants.