Family Information

East Brainerd Elementary School has a talented and experienced teaching and support staff vigorously working toward providing a learning environment that meets the needs of all students in a safe and positive climate for children to learn and grow. Our staff looks forward to working with each student and family in our community!

We serve children in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. With an enrollment over 1,200 students, we are the largest elementary schools in Hamilton County Schools. Our school mascot is an eagle, and our school colors are blue and green. Our school motto is “Excellence Beyond Expectations.”

We encourage your active support and participation in our work. The success of your child at East Brainerd is a joint responsibility of the school and the family. It is the policy of our staff to work closely with parents in all areas of the students’ performance. We ask you to help keep the lines of communication open. Please do not hesitate to contact your child’s teacher if you feel that a conference is needed.

Welcome to Kindergarten at East Brainerd Elementary!

There’s nothing quite like your child’s first school experience — and we’re honored to be part of it. Kindergarten at East Brainerd is a place where we prioritize academics (Every Brain Engaged) and connection (Everyone Belongs to Everyone).

“I love my child’s kindergarten experience at East Brainerd Elementary because she is surrounded by classmates and adults who reflect so many different backgrounds, stories, and perspectives, and yet everyone is treated as part of one big family.”
— Current Kindergarten Parent

“What stands out most is how every child is seen. The community at EBE is truly “the bigger, the better” showcasing more voices, more cultures, more love and support our children experience. It’s a place where learning goes beyond academics. It’s about growing kind, confident, and curious students who already understand the beauty of our diverse world..”
— Current Kindergarten Parent

“Watching my child grow and learn surrounded by incredible teachers and peers from all cultures and backgrounds has been a truly meaningful experience. I’m so glad we chose EBE!”
— Current Kindergarten Parent

What Makes Our Kindergarten Special

 

Here’s what families love about East Brainerd:

• Caring, experienced teachers who nurture every child’s growth
• Balanced focus on literacy, math, and social–emotional development through play
• Special classes each week — Art, Music, PE, Library, and STEM
• Safe, inclusive environment where every child experiences belonging and connection
  

🕒 A Day in Kindergarten

Every day is filled with learning, laughter, and discovery.
Here’s a glimpse of what your child’s day might look like:

Sample Daily Schedule (8:45-3:45)

• Morning Meeting
• Reading Skills Block + Small Group Time
• Lunch
• Math
• Reading Module Block [Thematic concepts and rich texts]
• Recess & Snack
• Related Arts (Art, Music, PE, Library, STEM)

Families Are 

Our Partners

We believe children thrive when schools and families work together.
Throughout the year, families are invited to participate in:

• Kindergarten Orientation and Open House
• Family Literacy & Math Nights
• Class celebrations and school-wide events
• Volunteer opportunities and our PTA

Our families come from many backgrounds, and we celebrate the unique experiences and cultures that make our school community strong.

Beyond the Classroom

Learning doesn’t stop when the bell rings. Students enjoy:

• After-school clubs and programs (soccer, chess, art)
  
• School traditions like [Field Day / International Festival / SOAR Celebrations]
  
• Strong student support services for academic and emotional growth [Specialized departments such as Exceptional Education, Speech and Language, English as a New Language, Guidance Counselors, etc]
  

Kindergarten Readiness & Registration

We’re here to make the process easy!

Steps to Register:

1. Complete district enrollment online when it opens in the spring.
2. Gather required documents (birth certificate, proof of residence, immunizations)
   Not sure if you live in our zone? Check the map here or the zone finder here.
3. Attend Kindergarten Registration
4. Meet your child’s teacher and explore their new classroom when dropping off for phase-in days!

💬 Need help? Our office staff is happy to guide you through registration.

Ready to Join Us?

We can’t wait to welcome your family to East Brainerd!

🔵 Submit an interest form to receive information about upcoming Kindergarten tours
🟢 Register for Kindergarten when it opens in the Spring 
🟣 Contact Us —423-855-2600

Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/PTAEastBrainerd

Email:
Eastbrainerdpta@gmail.com

PTA Store:
https://eastbrainerdelementarypta.givebacks.com/store?limit=21&live=true

East Brainerd Elementary does not have uniforms.

Students are expected to arrive at school clean and neatly dressed. Choice of clothing rests primarily with parents and their child and should in no way interfere with learning. Parents are asked to see that their children are dressed properly for prevailing weather conditions.

However, in cases in which the health, safety, and disruption of the educational process results from a student’s clothing, the school administration reserves the right to require that a student obey the standards that contribute to a safe, orderly school.

The following guidelines should be followed when dressing for school:

1. Tank tops or shirts with spaghetti straps are not allowed. Examples of appropriate shirts include button down shirts, crew neck pull-over shirts, polo shirts, turtleneck shirts, etc. Shirts may not be sheer or see-through, backless, or have holes in them. Shirts may not have inappropriate graphics/language.
2. Pants, including jeans, may be worn on any day. However, pants should not have holes, rips or tears. Additionally, pants that are excessively tight or sagging are not appropriate. Pants must be worn at waist-level with a belt if necessary. Leggings are permitted with a top that rests at mid-thigh or lower.
3. Shorts, skirts, and dresses must be at least mid-thigh length. Shorts that are excessively short or tight, such as but not limited to, physical education type shorts, spandex or leotard type shorts, cut-offs, etc. are not appropriate.
4. Tennis shoes or closed toed shoes should be worn in the building. Closed toed shoes must be worn to participate in PE.
5. Hats, hoods, and other non-religious head coverings may not be worn in the building. However, students may wear hats outside at recess. Any messages on these head coverings must be appropriate and must not contain any offensive or suggestive language.

Children should be appropriately dressed for school; school administration shall have final authority in determining what is appropriate. In addition, the administration reserves the right to add or delete from the above dress code in order to maintain a safe educational environment.

Pre-K, Kindergarten and first grade students are encouraged to bring a change of pants and underwear in case of a bathroom accident.

Students at EBE may attend the School Age Child Care (SACC) program located in our building. SACC opens at 6:00 am and closes at 6:00 pm. Information about this program will be available throughout the school year in the office. Please be aware that students who attend childcare will need to be picked up from SACC (accessible from the Igou Gap entrance behind the cafeteria). Parents coming through the car line will be redirected to the correct entrance. SACC cars are not permitted to park in the bus loading zone.

For additional questions, contact the site director for SACC at EBE, Trisha Coenen , or visit Hamilton County Schools’ SACC website.

Interested in volunteering in our school this year? Connect with our Family Partnership Specialist, Ms. Al Shappley, Shappley_A@hcde.org to find out more about our volunteer opportunities.

More information, including process for becoming a volunteer, can be found here: