J. L. Francis Elementary School

About J.L.Elementary School

We provide a learning environment that is challenging, safe and child centered: where students show respect, responsibility, and achieve success.

J. L. Francis is a great place to learn and work! With parents and teachers working together your child will benefit and enjoy knowing that you all have made a valuable contribution to your child's future.

The staff at J. L. Francis embraces all children, striving to provide a warm, caring, and stimulating environment.  

J. L. Francis Elementaryis fully accredited and located on 15.9 acres in a residential neighborhood in the Southside of Richmond at 5146 Snead Road. Built in 1968, the building includes:

• A semi-open physical design with a central courtyard;
• Tennis courts, Basketball courts, and recreation areas;
• 48 Certified teachers and 10 support staff members; and,
• The school serves over 600 students with diverse backgrounds

Mission

J. L. Francis Elementary School is the portal to opportunity and success. We build a foundation of infinite possibilities by fostering quality academic, physical and emotional development.  By inspiring and ensuring continuous collaboration between compassionate and committed educators, families and communities, we SOAR! 

Vision

1. Each student will benefit academically from effective communication between and involvement of the entire school staff, family, and the community.
2. Each student, as a socially responsible citizen, will embrace others and demonstrate integrity, passion and confidence to positively impact the world.
3. Each student will receive opportunities to fulfill and develop emotional, nutritional, and physical health to maximize educational experiences. 

About the PTA:

#PTA Mission 

PTA's mission is to make every child’s potential a reality by engaging and empowering families and communities to advocate for all children.

#PTA Values

Collaboration: We will work in partnership with a wide array of individuals and organizations to broaden and enhance our ability to serve and advocate for all children and families.

Commitment: We are dedicated to children’s educational success, health, and well-being through strong family and community engagement, while remaining accountable to the principles upon which our association was founded.

Diversity: We acknowledge the potential of everyone without regard, including but not limited to: age, culture, economic status, educational background, ethnicity, gender, geographic location, legal status, marital status, mental ability, national origin, organizational position, parental status, physical ability, political philosophy, race, religion, sexual orientation, and work experience.

Respect: We value the individual contributions of members, employees, volunteers, and partners as we work collaboratively to achieve our association’s goals.

Accountability: All members, employees, volunteers, and partners have a shared responsibility to align their efforts toward the achievement of our association’s strategic initiatives