Chapel Hill

Elementary School

4433 Coursey Lake Road, Douglasville, GA 30135 770-651-3600

Why Chapel Hill Elementary? “Chapel Hill Elementary is like an extension of our household, given the time that my children spend there and the concern that the teaching staff and administrators show for their personal and educational well-being.”

—Chapel Hill Parent

“Being a new family to the Chapel Hill Elementary community, our teachers have been phenomenal in making this a smooth transition academically and socially. My children have adjusted well and are both thriving.”

—Chapel Hill Parent

Achievements ◊ DCSS Elementary Teacher

of the Year: Ms. Robin Williams

◊ 3-year Beat the Odds School◊ National Beta School of

Distinction◊ 5th Grade individual 1st

place winners with perfect score at Perennial Math Competition

◊ 4th Grade individual 1st place winner at Perennial Math Competition

◊ 3rd, 4th, and 5th 2nd and 3rd place winners at Perennial Math Competition

Inside the Classroom Chapel Hill Elementary School strives to meet the needs of all students and their unique, individual learning needs. The curriculum adheres to the Georgia Standards of Excellence, and teachers utilize best instructional strategies to meet the needs of all student learners. Programs such as Saxon Phonics, iReady Reading, and envision are utilized to enhance instruction and provide a strong foundation of literacy and number sense. Additionally, students experience hands-on learning in the school’s STEAM lab and in the school gardens.

Technology is utilized in every classroom. Teachers and students have access to an Interactive Promethean Board, document cameras, and laptops in every classroom. Instructional technology includes Classworks, BrainPop, and IXL along with a range of other educational programs to engage 21st century thinkers and learners.

Achievement. Character. Responsibility.

Principal: LaTonya Jones

Student Enrollment: 756Black 62%; White 14%; Hispanic 14%; Two or more races 6%; Asian 3%; American Indian and Pacific Islander less than 1%

Total Staff: 98

Certified Staff: 64

% of Certified Staffwith Advanced Degrees: 72

Student : Teacher Ratio: 10 : 1

Due to COVID-19, GMAS was not administered in 2020. Data below, including CCRPI and School Climate Ratings, are from 2019.

2019 CCRPI: 85

2019 GMAS Scores (% of students scoring at Developing, Proficient, and Distinguished Learner levels)

3rd Grade: ELA 79%; Math 88%

4th Grade: ELA 81%; Math 86%

5th Grade: ELA 85%; Math 80%;

Science 81%; Social Studies 88%

School Climate Star Rating: 4 (out of 5)

Enrollment numbers current as of 10/20. Go to www.gadoe.org for additional

information on CCRPI and GMAS.

https://ches.dcssga.org

(revised 1-15-21)

Beyond the Classroom

Students are encouraged to participate in a variety of clubs and activities that are meant to enrich the instructional program and impart important life skills such as leadership, citizenship, and community service. Teachers volunteer to serve as instructors, mentors, and role models for a variety of extracurricular activities. Not only do these clubs give students additional learning opportunities, but they also provide invaluable experiences as goodwill ambassadors of our school community through service and representation. Clubs such as Chorus, Art, and Roadrunners afford students an additional avenue for participation in preferred, enjoyable activities while developing essential social skills through positive peer interactions. These clubs and activities include:

Our Vision The vision of Chapel Hill

Elementary School is to

build a community of

lifelong learners that

become responsible

individuals, independent

thinkers, and productive

citizens.

◊ 4-H Club

◊ Art Club

◊ Chorus

◊ Club Tome

◊ CNN News Crew

◊ Georgia Gravity Games

◊ Math Club

◊ National Junior Beta Club

◊ Project Manhood

◊ Roadrunners Club

◊ Little Sisters

◊ Student Ambassadors