Dr. Pat Nichol

I have been fortunate to spend my career in education in the Conroe Independent School District. After earning a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education at Sam Houston State University, I continued there pursuing a Masters Degree in Educational Administration. In 1998, I received a doctorate in Educational Administration at Texas A&M University. My teaching career included six years in third and fifth grade at Austin Elementary and Reaves Intermediate. In 1980, I became the Assistant Principal at Oak Ridge Elementary, then three years later was named the Principal at that school. In 1998, I moved to Hailey Elementary as the Principal.

Hailey Elementary is a wonderful school nestled in the trees in the Grogan’s Mill area. The faculty works together for one common goal and that is the success of every child in this school. Our diversity is a strength that we truly embrace at Hailey. Every child is important and unique.

We are celebrating the fact that Hailey Elementary is an EXEMPLARY school. I am so proud of all of our teachers – it begins in Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten where your children gain a firm educational foundation. It is a team effort for success when parents support the teachers and the school by working together. Thanks for your help in making Hailey an EXEMPLARY school!

Hailey would not be the wonderful school that it is without all of our hardworking staff and volunteers. Thanks goes out to all that truly make a difference in the quality of education your children receive!

Hailey Elementary was named after Mr. Sam K. Hailey, a school board member and local pharmacist. When the doors opened in 1978, there were only 3,600 people living in The Woodlands. Hailey was originally built as an open concept school without walls between the classrooms. Over the years, Hailey has evolved to follow the progressive educational standards set by the high expectations of our community and state. Our diversity is a strength that we embrace at Hailey. The demographics from 2006-2007 indicate Hailey’s diversity as 73.2% White; 16.4% Hispanic; 8.4% African American; 2.0% Asian. The scores from the 2007 TAKS were impressive! Hailey achieved outstanding results, as follows: 96.5% reading; 96% writing and 97.5% math.

CAMPUS PROGRAMS

Ongoing campus improvements include playground equipment purchased by the PTA that is aesthetically pleasing, age appropriate, and in compliance with current safety standards. The interior of Hailey continues to reflect the warm and supportive environment that exists with our caring staff.

Community Involvement:

· Active PTA

· Grant PrideCo. – Jr. Achievement

· Mentor Programs in Association with The Rotary Club and Exxon-Mobile volunteers

· Parent Assisted Learning in Schools “PALS”

Fine Arts:

· Cultural Arts

· Grade Level Music Programs

· Student artwork framed in the school and in surrounding community businesses and hospitals

· Jingle Bell Fun Run

· Hailey Concert Choir

· Talent Show

Other Campus Programs:

· “Pryme Tyme” YMCA After School Supervision

· Campus Newsletters to Parents

· Family Fun Night

· Gifted and Talented Curriculum

· Meet the Teacher Night

· Parent Information Night

· Recycling

· Special Education

· Full Day Kindergarten

· Rising Star Writing Project

· N.E.A.T. (Never Ever Absent or Tardy) Kids

· Kroger and Randalls Share Card Program

Reading:

· Read for a Better Life

· Accelerated Reader

· Author Days and Book Fairs

· Bluebonnet State Reading

· Celebration Day

· CISD READS – Balanced Literacy Program

· Comet Caper Summer Reading

· School “Read-Ins”

· DEAR Time

· School-Wide Reading Program

· Dr. Seuss Day

Science / Technology

· DirecTv” satellite media system with access in every classroom via computer compatible large screen televisions

· Annual Sci-Tech Participation

· Computer Lab / Curriculum Enhancement

· Televised Morning Announcements – K.O.M.T.

· Minimum of 5 computers in each classroom

· Numonic/Smart Boards and LCD projectors in each grade level

· Math and Science Family Night

Social Awareness Programs

· Birthday Books and Pencils for Every Student

· Career Day

· Character Counts / Social Skill Curriculum

· Spotlight on Character Social Skills

· Comet Cadets – Student Leaders

· Daily “Stars” Awards

· Helping Hands

· Kelso, Child Lures, Stranger Danger, and We Help Ourselves ”WHO”

· Red Ribbon Week Celebrations (Drug Awareness)

· Student Award Recognition

· Student Counseling

· Weekly TV Show - “K.O.M.T.”