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Forest Park Elementary School
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1600 North Tyler Street
Little Rock AR 72207
Telephone:501-447-4500
Fax: 501-447-4501
Principal:
Theresa Courtney-Ketcher
Enrollment: 407
PTA President: Cindy Pugh
Grade Levels: pre-K-5
Forest Park has several outstanding features and programs along with strong leadership and a dynamic staff. The curriculum is geared for all students to achieve maximum success. The Accelerated Reader motivates students to read literature to build comprehension and vocabulary skills.
Other outstanding programs offered are: Balanced literacy with phonics and whole language instruction, hands-on math connecting problem solving and computation, science lessons using experiments, weekly Spanish instruction, art, music, orchestra, technology lab, library media center instruction - literature and research skills, chess club, geography bee, spelling bee, student council, peer helpers, and safety patrol.
History: Forest Park Elementary School was built in 1913. Despite its age, Forest Park is very attractive and has a continuous conducive learning environment. Many children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren continue the legacy of attending Forest Park which sets the tone for a very friendly atmosphere.
Uniforms:
White or forest green shirts with collar: button-down, long or short sleeve or polo style shirts (no t-shirts). Navy, khaki, or selected navy plaid for school. 'Spirit Day' is defined as students wearing a Forest Park t-shirt and choice of pants, short or skirt. 'Free Dress Day' is defined as the student's choice of dress within reason. Both days will be announced.
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