Academics & Programs

“Every child is an artist.” -Pablo Picasso

Children naturally “speak” the language of art and art class is their place to explore all that encompasses this language.  Children learn techniques, explore materials, develop their creative skills and learn to think in new ways.  Children learn that there can be more than one solution to the same problem and that we learn from “mistakes.”

During art classes with Ms. Ligon, children are guided in their discovery of their creative selves.  As Einstein said, “It is the supreme art of the teacher to awaken joy in creative expression and knowledge.”

At Allendale, we follow the Tennessee State Art Curriculum and Discipline-Based Arts Education.

The school counselors facilitate classroom guidance regularly as part of the specials classes rotation. Lessons follow the Williamson County counseling curriculum to help students gain life skills such as personal, social, emotional and career development.

Topics include character lessons, self- awareness, school and study success skills, safety, healthy choices/peer pressure, decision making, communication skills, friendship, conflict resolution, manners, stress relief, and many more. Visit the School Counseling page for more information.

All students visit the library as part of the rotation of specials classes. During classes, students engage in lessons and activities aimed at helping them become independent users of the library, explore a variety of literature, and learn how to gather information from various sources. 

Print and digital resources are incorporated into lessons and available for students to use in the library. Visit the Library page for more information on our program.

Students at Allendale have music every five days for forty-five minutes. In elementary general music, our goal is to sing, dance, and play instruments, all while learning, exploring, and experiencing music in a variety of ways!  Through these experiences, it is our hope that all students will develop a strong appreciation for music and find joy in their time with us!  As part of the curriculum, fourth grade will learn to play the recorder in the second semester, while fourth and fifth graders also have the option to join the Allendale Chorus for more performance opportunities throughout the year. Each grade level is showcased in a music program once a year.  With these performances, students have the opportunity to share with their families what they have learned and worked so hard on, as well as develop rehearsal and performance skills! We are excited to share our love for music with your child as they grow and discover who they are and all that they are capable of!

At Allendale, we want to focus on giving the students something that they can take with them and use later in life to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.  Our P.E. program was put together to give students the opportunity to experience several different activities that they may not otherwise have the opportunity to participate in.  We strive to promote a safe environment both physically and mentally/emotionally by encouraging students and having them encourage each other.

The Active Alligators meet every Wednesday. Students, parents, and staff have the opportunity to walk/run on the track to stay active and healthy. 

Sponsors: Angela Faust and Wendy Westrick

Cost: $0

This team works to support a clean and efficient environment by compiling recycling items throughout the building.  Each Friday, students empty recycling items all around the school into the recycling binds that are picked up by the state. 

Sponsor: Callie Moses

Cost: $0

Students sign up to help patrol arrival every mornings in the back car rider line.  Each nine week there will be a different group depending on the number of students that sign up. 

Sponsor: Lana Presley

Cost: $0

Fourth and Fifth grade students are elected to represent their class as they work through solving school and community challenges. 

Once the council is chosen, they meet with the Student Council Representatives who are teachers at Allendale. Together, they sponsor and coordinate special projects for our school. 

Sponsors: Amanda Clark and Kelli Ligon

Cost: $0