Dolvin Elementary School
10495 Jones Bridge Rd.
Johns Creek, GA 30022
770-740-7020

National School of Excellence

2010 - 2011

School Information

School Day
7:40 AM - 2:20 PM

Grades
Kindergarten - 5th Grade

Colors
Blue and White

Mascot
Dolphins


Student-Teacher Ratio

Kindergarten 22:1
with full-time assistant

1st-3rd 23:1

4th-5th 30:1

Average Enrollment
945


Students Sent to:

Autrey Mill Middle School
Johns Creek High School


Parent Contacts
Jennifer Bouknight, PTA Co-President
Mark Goggans, PTA Co-President
Christine Allen, LSC Chair


Business Partners

Carter House Gallery & Framing

Carvel Ice Cream

Chick-Fil-A (Alpharetta Commons)

Cycleworks

Here to Serve Restaurants

Jeff Glass Productions

Lifetouch Studios

Online Information

Publix (Haynes Bridge)

Summerfields Florals

 



School Board Member

Ashley Widener


Principal:  Laura Zoll
Assistant Principal:  Laura Webb

Dolvin's team of professionals envisions the school as an arena to challenge, nurture, and support the growth of our children. The school wide theme, "Be the Best You Can Be," pervades the climate. Dolvin's outstanding PTA lends significant support to the school, averaging over 13,200 volunteer hours a year.

Course Offerings

Talented and Gifted (TAG) 
Computer Lab
Early Intervention Program (EIP)


Special Needs

Interrelated Resource Classes
Speech/Language
English for Speakers of Other Languages

After-School Care

YMCA Prime Time After
   School Care

Extracurricular

Art/Computer Club

Chorus

Student Council

Lunch Bunch

Kids Care

Music Matters

 


Faculty Information

Approximately 50% of the teaching staff have masters degrees or the equivalent, with an average of 13 years of experience.

Unique Assets

The Dolvin Foundation is a charitable foundation that provides a tax advantage to donors and capital improvements for Dolvin Elementary. The goal of The Foundation is to enhance the learning opportunities for every student.


Three Computer Labs help students and faculty integrate technology into all appropriate curricular areas. In the labs, students begin to learn valuable life skills, such as keyboarding and word processing, and they work on curriculum-related projects.

The Dolvin Business Connection acts as a liaison between the school's business partners and the faculty and staff.

The Outdoor Learning Center enhances the science curriculum and includes the following:

  • Discovery Path
  • Children's Gardens
  • Butterfly Garden
  • Georgia Garden

Each One Teach One is a mentoring program in which volunteers help students in need of additional academic assistance.

Dolvin Upper School Academy is a unique learning community for Dolvin's fourth and fifth grade students.

 Dolvin Upper School Academy Information

History

In December, 1979, Dolvin Elementary School, named in honor of the late W. Jasper Dolvin, opened its doors. Dolvin Elementary School attracted national attention September 15, 1980, when it was dedicated by President Jimmy Carter, a nephew of Mr. Dolvin.

Special Activities

Accelerated Reader
Biathlon
Cultural Arts
Celebrity Reading Extravaganza
Field Days
Spirit Days
Fine Arts Night 
Family Fun Nights
Each One Teach One Tutoring


Awards and Recognitions


Georgia School of Excellence
National School of Excellence
Annual Recognitions from State
   and District PTA for Outstanding
   Programs and Participation
Teacher Mini-Grants
Metro Atlanta Honor Teacher (K-4
   Category) by the Atlanta Journal
   and Constitution
Fulton County Elementary Teacher of the Year
Nationall Board Certified Teachers
Fulton County Media Prog. of the Year
Inspired Classrooms
InTech Trained Teachers


School Beliefs and Values 

Beliefs:

We believe in

  • Striving for Excellence
  • Open and Honest Communication
  • Personal Responsibility
  • Academic Achievement
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Safe and Nurturing Environments
  • Involved staff, family, and community

  

Value Statements:

  • All students will learn, achieve, and succeed using differentiated instruction, frequent assessments, and consistent interventions and extension.
  • Students are valued individuals who will bring into the school community unique abilities, needs and achievements.
  • Students will have opportunities to learn in a supportive, challenging environment where they share responsibility for their own learning.
  • The learning process will be shared between home, school, and community.

 

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