209 University Avenue
Sewanee, TN 37375
(931)598-5951
(931)598-0943 FAX


The mission of Sewanee Elementary School, a caring and supportive center of learning excellence, is to assure that each student acquires the knowledge and life skills necessary for being an accountable, productive member of a democratic society.

We believe that . . .

All children can learn if their individual needs are being met.Students succeed best when provided developmentally appropriate learning activities at all levels.
High expectations encourage higher achievement.
A variety of assessment tools are required to measure student progress.
Students must be accountable for their behavior and performance.
Students, parents, and teachers share the responsibility for making decisions in the educational process.
Respect for one another is essential.