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Dimon Magnet Academy

Dimon Magnet Academy

School Website

Webmaster
Nichole Glozier

480 Dogwood Drive
Columbus, GA 31907
Phone: 706-683-8772 
Fax: 706-683-8776

Enrollment: 512
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 25 to 1

School Facilities
Number of Classrooms: 27
Number of Computers: 130

School Board District 1
Representative

Pat Huguley Green

Principal
Valerie Williams

Assistant Principal
Felicia Johnson

Secretary
Laketia Robinson


Message from the Principal

Welcome to Dimon Elementary Magnet Academy. Our philosophy is that by offering a strong curriculum based on science, mathematics, and technology, we can help students reach their highest potential. We are determined to work closely with parents and community resources to offer exceptional enrichment opportunities. Our belief is that an emphasis on problem solving and inquiry learning will help prepare students for the future.

School Awards

  • Watershed Grant
  • Event Winners in MCSD Science Olympics
  • MCSD Teaching with Technology Award
  • Distinguished Title I School
  • Pacesetter for "Cleanest in the County" Program
  • Five-Star Cafeteria Award
  • GAESP School Bell Award
  • Winners in art and writing competitions

Student Incentive Programs

  • Star Student
  • Perfect Attendance
  • Principal's List and Honor Roll
  • Art and Music Awards
  • Accelerated Reader Award
Mission

The mission of Dimon Elementary Magnet Academy is to teach and motivate all students to compete academically and demonstrate academic proficiency in the core curriculum areas by integrating math, science, and technology.

School Programs

  • Science Lab
  • Magnet classes - Grades K-5
  • Two Technology Labs
  • Music and Art
  • Title I 
  • Accelerated Math
  • Accelerated Reader
  • Greenhouse

Special Programs

  • Chess Club
  • Service Club
  • Art Club
  • Environmental Club
  • Recycling/Composting
  • Student Council - Grades 3-5
  • Peer Helpers

After-School Programs

  • Science Math Team
  • Parks and Recreation Program - Before and After School

Parent Involvement

Parent and community volunteers for Math-Science Day, Field Day, chaperoning field trips, assisting in classrooms, reading to students, speakers for Career Day, assisting with staff and student appreciation.

 

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