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2006 - 2007
School Information
School Day
7:50 AM - 2:20 PM
Grades
Kindergarten - 5th Grade
Colors
Blue and White
Mascot
Dolphins
Student-Teacher Ratio
Kindergarten 18:1
with full-time assistant
1st-3rd 20:1
4th-5th 27:1
Average Enrollment
942
Students Sent to:
Autrey Mill Middle School
Chattahoochee High School
Parent Contacts
Michele Dambach, PTA Co-President
Merry Swan, PTA Co-President
Toni Raabe, LSC Chair
Business Partners
Carter House Gallery & Framing
Carvel Ice Cream
Chick-Fil-A (Alpharetta Commons)
Cycleworks
Frontera Mex-Mex Grill
Here to Serve Restaurants
Jeff Glass Productions
Kroger (Saddlebrook)
Lifetouch Studios
McDonald’s (Saddlebrook)
Online Information
Papa John’s Pizza (Saddlebrook)
Publix (Haynes Bridge)
Summerfields Florals
UPS Store (Saddlebrook)
School Board Member
Ashley Widener
Principal: Marie Shelton
Assistant Principal: Laura Zoll
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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)
Band
OrchestraChorus
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
Cloud Nine Network
Student Council
Lunch Bunch |
Faculty Information
| Approximately 50% of the teaching staff has masters degrees or equivalent, with an average of 13 years of experience. |
Unique Assets
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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.
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The Dolvin Business Connection acts as a liaison between the school's business partners and the faculty and staff. |
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The Outdoor Learning Center enhances the science curriculum and includes the following:
- Discovery Path
- Children's Gardens
- Butterfly Garden
- Georgia Garden
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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 Recognition's
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 Co. Elem. Tchr. of the Yr.
Nat'l Board Certified Teachers
Fulton Co. Media Prog. of the Yr.
Apple Classrooms of Tomorrow
InTech Trained Teachers
School Beliefs
All students can learn, achieve and succeed in different ways.
Students are valued individuals bringing into the school community unique abilities, needs and achievements.
Students should be educated to be responsible contributors to a global society.
Students learn best in a supportive, challenging environment where they take responsibility for their own learning.
Instructional practices should incorporate learning activities that address differences in learning styles.
The learning process is shared between home, school and community. |
