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Principal |
Marguerite Pittman email the principal |
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Special features |
magnet school |
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Dress code |
Dress code: Clothing choices must not be distracting, unsafe, or not allow for comfortable, modest movement. The open pod design does cause the climate controls to run to extremes, therefore a light sweater or jacket should always be available. Outside play occurs daily so shoes that support climbing and running are needed. |
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School Mission
- The school community of David A. Dutrow Elementary Magnet is committed to cultivating an academic environment with an international focus and perspective. In this open-space school
all children will develop their abilities to be inquirers, thinkers, and communicators. Academics, values, and attitudes are stressed to support the development of open-minded and well-rounded individuals. Dutrow students are provided experiences which enable them to
become productive citizens capable of making a positive difference and interacting in an ever-changing, diverse world.
| Curriculum |
- Foreign language(s) taught: Spanish.
- Special education programs designed specifically for students with language or speech impairment, specific learning disabilities and other health impairments.
- This school has a particular instructional focus on accelerated learning, honors, college preparation.
- Physical education is required for the following grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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Instructional Program Highlights
- Inquiry learning
- IB Learner Profile
- Extended curriculum beyond the Virginia Standards of Learning
- Global focus
| Activities and Sports |
- Clubs and extra-curricular activities include: Student Council Association (3rd-5th Representatives); Chess Club (4th and 5th, 3rd by invitation); Televised Morning Broadcast w/ student floor crew and anchors (4th and 5th); Enrichment Classes - Art, Music, Spanish, Journalism, Research, Wellness, Academic Tutoring, and Student to Student Mentoring; Chorus and Leadership Clubs - Office Assistants, Greeters, Dismissal Assistants, Patrols, Gardening Club, Recycling, Principal's Assistants, New Every 24 Thinkers,etc.
- This school has the following art(s) programs: chorus.
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Parent and Community Support
- We have a very active PTA and parent volunteer program. Many additional educational programs and field trips are funded through our PTA budget. We have an International Childrens' Festival in the fall, Family Movie nights, programs featuring student performances, and workshops. In the fall we will begin a student savings program sponsored by Langley Federal Credit Union.
Other news or notes
- Dutrow is an open pod design school. Our students and staff work as a community of learners in this non-traditional space. High levels of committment to learning, cooperation, respect, and focused engagement and self-management are emphasized. Communication between school personnel and parents is viewed as a key in our partnership. Student educational success is our #1 goal.
| Technology and Facilities |
- 4 students per computer.
- 100% of classrooms are connected to the Internet.
- This school offers wireless internet (wi-fi) access to students.
- This school was established between 1970-1979.
- District provides transportation to this school.
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| Admissions and Enrollment |
- Graduates typically go to: Passage Middle School; Gildersleeve Middle School and Crittenden Middle School.
- Students at this school are chosen by a lottery system.
- Students also enroll by: Students admitted into the program continue from year to year without reapplying. We also reserved spaces from the initial lottery for School Choice (NCLB) decisions. We have received few children via this option. There is a shadow zone for the school where applicants along with applicant siblings of children already enrolled in our program receive first consideration for openings.
- Few of the students at this school come from the neighborhood where the school is located.
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| Safety, Discipline and Support |
- Safety and discipline-related resources include: Security guard(s) (full or part-time). Other safety and discipline-related resources include: One unlocked public access door.
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| Other Features and Highlights |
- This school has an emphasis in: Primary Years Programme of International Baccalaureate.
- Regular classroom hours: 9:05 AM to 3:40 PM.
- Accredited by State of Virginia in 2009.
- Principal has been at this school for 9 years.
- Principal has 18 years of experience.
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| Source of Data |
Additional information, including curriculum and special programs, was either submitted to GreatSchools by a school official or comes directly from the school or school district's Web site. This page was last updated on 06/23/2009. We cannot guarantee the accuracy of information submitted by school officials.
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