Ann Arbor, MI 48103
(734)994-1901
Pam Sica, Principal
sicap@aaps.k12.mi.us
About Abbot
Abbot is a grade K-5 Title I school. We are proud of our focus on literacy, providing a balanced curriculum for all students and our commitment to teaching the lifeskills to encourage lifelong learning.
Enrollment - approximately 300 students
- Balanced literacy takes place at all grade levels. All teachers are trained in balanced literacy and teach guided reading groups.
- Title One services are available for students who need academic support.
- We have a Reading Intervention Program for students in kindergarten through second grade.
- AK-5 grade hearing impaired class is located at this campus.
- We provide a full continuum of services for special education students.
- The First Steps Program, for pre-school aged children, is located at Abbot. You can visit their website at http://www.aaps.k12.mi.us/firststeps.home
- 5th grade Safety Patrol members assist staff in keeping the school safe. They help students cross the street, monitor entrance doors, hallways and students loading on the buses.
- A wide variety of technology is used by staff and students, including a computer lab, a wireless lab and a voice enhancement system.
- Child care is available on a fee basis at the campus before and after school.
- Students have the opportunity to participate as cross grade level buddies.
- Students at all grade levels participate in multiple field trips during the year.
- Reading Buddies are paired with children at all grade levels to offer additional reading time.
- We have an active, supportive PTO which works with the staff to enhance the learning environment at Abbot.
- All grade levels participate in the Nature Discovery Program at the Abbot Woods.
- An annual Run-a-Thon takes place in the fall, providing students, families, friends and staff an opportunity to participate.
- Parent volunteers conduct "Math Lab". This gives students additional support with math.
- You can find out more about curriculum and instruction at this
