Our School
About Glencliff Elementary
As an entrepreneurship STEAM magnet school, Glencliff students focus on learning how to live courageously as global problem solvers.
We teach students the joy of learning by creating opportunities for aha moments that are inspired by curiosity, creativity and collaboration. Our motto is: We see the light.
Glencliff is an Optional School
Glencliff builds academic knowledge and social emotional skills so every student will be successful, whether they're college-bound or the next Steve Jobs entrepreneur. Our students use the Entrepreneurial Design Process to ask questions, imagine, plan, create, improve and share solutions. Hands-on and inquiry-based learning in the classroom and out in the community makes learning fun and engaging.
Glencliff has an experienced staff of loving teachers who care deeply about the emotional and academic success of each student. Among the many academic opportunities we provide students at Glencliff is Encore, the district's gifted learning program, and related arts such as PE, art, music and technology.
Points of Distinction
- Innovation station and incubator lab
- State-of-the-art broadcasting studio
- Engaged community partners
- Teachers who love to teach
- Students who love to learn
Entrepreneurs of the Future

We’re proud to be a STEAM magnet school. As a magnet school, we are supported and strengthened by five pillars.
Our entrepreneurship theme is embedded into a rigorous Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math curriculum. Businesses, non-profits, cultural and academic institutions challenge our students to think critically, be creative, communicate and collaborate with their peers to solve real-world problems.
Together, we challenge our students to dream big and achieve big.
School Hours
8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Before/After Care
YMCA Fun Company
Contact Ms. Alaine: 615-693-2595
School Cluster
Glencliff Elementary is an optional school and is part of the Glencliff cluster. Use the online zone map to learn more about our school cluster.

