Muscogee County School District - School Profiles

Dawson Elementary School
Dawson Elementary

School Website

Webmaster
Lorraine Williams

180 Northstar Drive
Columbus, GA 31907
 
Phone: 706-683-8732 
Fax: 706-683-8737

Enrollment: 340
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 23 to 1

School Facilities
Number of Classrooms: 21
Number of Computers: 70

School Board District 4
Representative

Naomi Buckner



Principal

Denise Perryman

Secretary
Jana Stevens


Message from the Principal 

Dawson Elementary School continually strives to be a center of educational support and encouragement for all of our students. Our faculty and staff are committed to helping each student maximize his/her ability in all areas. We encourage parents to visit our school at any time and participate in our school activities.

Partners in Education

  • Columbus Fire Department
  • Dawson Drive Community Action Group
  • 2nd/69th Armor Battalion of Ft. Benning
Staff Honors 
  • Teacher of the Year
  • Paraprofessional of the Year
  • Support Personnel of the Year
  • Accomplishment Announcements
Student Incentive Programs 
  • Principal's List - All As or Es
  • Honor Roll - All A/Bs or E/Gs
  • Triple A Award - Academics/Attitude/Attendance - 2 per class
  • Perfect Attendance
  • Super Attendance
  • Good Citizen
  • Tiger Roar (Highlights Student Achievement)
  • Hustle Award (Riverdragons)
  • PTA Reflection Awards
  • Most Improved Behavior
Mission 

The mission of Dawson Elementary School is to promote self-motivation, success, pride and integrity through the commitment and cooperation of the home, school and community.

School Programs

  • Challenge Program (Mentoring)
  • Focused Reading Program
  • Accelerated Reader
  • Pre-Kindergarten
  • Special Education - Primary/Intermediate
  • Georgia Reading Excellence Demonstration Site
Special Programs 
  • Fatherhood Initiative Program
  • Junior Achievement
  • 4-H
  • Junior National Beta Club
  • Peer Helpers
  • Safety Patrol
After-School Programs 
  • Columbus Parks and Education Program
  • 21st Century After-School Program

Facilities/Technology

  • Televised Student Announcements
  • SASI (Student Information)
  • Computer Lab
  • Computers, TV, VCR in Classrooms
  • CD and Cassette Players in Classrooms
  • Internet-Connected Classrooms
  • SMART Board Interactive Boards

Parent/Community Involvement

  • PTA
  • Parent Education Room
  • Honors Night Reception
  • Field Day
  • Math and Reading Nights
  • Muffins for Moms
  • Donuts for Dads
  • Scouting (Girls and Boys)
  • Grandparents Day
  • Aluminum Recycling
  • Ronald McDonald Pop Tabs
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