About Our School

John H. Bayne is a uniform comprehensive school located in Capitol Heights, Maryland, serving over 489 students in grades pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. It is our vision to maintain high expectations for our students in an environment that is conducive to teaching and learning; while fostering positive mental, physical, social, and emotional growth. The master schedule facilitates the uninterrupted instructional focus in Reading and Mathematics.

In Math, students in grades K through 2 will continue to receive 60 minutes of uninterrupted Math in the AM and will receive the remaining 15 minutes in the PM. Grades 3 thru 5 receives 75 minutes of uninterrupted Mathematics instruction daily with the remaining minutes integrated into the master schedule.

In Reading, grades kindergarten thru 2 students will continue to receive 120 minutes of uninterrupted Reading instruction in the AM and will receive the remaining 15 minutes Reading block in the PM. Students in grades 3 thru 5 will receive 105 minutes of uninterrupted Reading instruction daily. Content reading strategies will be incorporated in the teaching of social studies during Reading/Language Arts block.

All parents will receive a Back to School newsletter indicating the school’s direction for the new school year. In addition, during the annual Back to School Night, a power point presentation will be shared with the parents indicating the school’s AYP status as well as the attendance rate. Parents will also receive information on what they can do to assist their children’s academic program at home.

School Philosophy Statement:

As educators, we believe all students have the right to a quality educational program that will develop them into being productive citizens in our community. We believe that students should have well-organized and structured academic program that will ensure our students reach their highest level of academic performance. It is our belief that the education of all students is not confined to the school alone. To become “Great by Choice” for every student, there must be full participation and collaboration between the school, community, parents, teachers, students, and administrators.

Vision Statement

John H. Bayne Elementary School is a responsive professional learning community recognized for using Arts Integration to develop distinguished learners by ensuring EVERY student achieves at high levels.

Mission Statement

It is our mission to provide a TRANSFORMATIVE educational experience anchored in a nurturing environment, equity, high expectations, positive relationships and continuous improvement.

Core Values

1. Students are our priority and all students can achieve at high academic levels.
2. Families, students and educators share the responsibility for student success.
3. High expectations inspire high performance.
4. All staff share the responsibility for a safe and supportive school environment contributing to excellence in education.
5. The support of everyone in our community is essential to the success of our schools and students, and this success enriches our community.
6. Continuous improvement in teaching, leadership and accountability is the key to our destiny.