North douglas

Elementary School

1630 Dorris Road, Douglasville, GA 30135 770-651-4800

Why North Douglas Elementary?

We believe North Douglas Elementary is an environment where children are safe, treated fairly, and prepared for the future through quality instruction. Decisions are based on student needs and what is best for students. All students at North Douglas can and will learn, but not at the same rate and with the same teaching methods. All students will experience differentiated instruction that best meets their unique needs of learning.

Achievements Recipient of the L4GA literacy

Grant

Increased 2018 CCRPI Score

4 points from 2017

Designated a Beat the Odds

school from the Governor’s

Office of Student

Achievement, 2017, 2018

Won 2017 County-wide Chess

Championship, Elementary

Level

Won 1st place in County-wide

Math Bowl (3rd grade)

Inside the Classroom North Douglas Elementary provides a strong core instructional program guided

by the Georgia Standards of Excellence (GSE). By emphasizing active learning

through the workshop model and Learning Focused Schools (LFS) strategies,

teachers provide a common framework of rigorous instruction. Students are

actively engaged in the learning process by reading, writing and doing. Students

have ample opportunity to develop technology-based skills through frequent

use of computers thanks to a 2:1 student to device ratio.

“Specials” classes afford students the opportunity for higher level thinking and

application of what they learn in their core classes. All students have weekly

courses in physical education, music, art, and STEM.

To promote success for all students, North Douglas Stingrays receive

individualized instruction based on their needs. Students who qualify for

additional assistance in reading or math receive extra help from Title I tutors.

Students identified as academically gifted are enrolled in program challenge

classes where they are able to extend and apply their understanding of the

standards. Resource instruction and co-taught classes are available to serve

students who have Individualized Education Plans. At North Douglas, we expect

ALL students to succeed!

Stingray Strong in the Relentless Pursuit of Excellence

Principal: Karna Kelly

Student Enrollment: 619

Black 72%; White 6%; Hispanic 18%; Two or

more races 4%

Total Staff: 78

Certified Staff: 54

2018 CCRPI: 71.9

2018 GMAS Scores (% of students scoring at

Developing, Proficient, and Distinguished

Learner levels)

3rd Grade: ELA 87%; Math 91%

4th Grade: ELA 71%; Math 77%

5th Grade: ELA 79%; Math 74%;

Science 64%; Social Studies 80%

School Climate Star Rating: 3 (out of 5)

Numbers for enrollment and staffing were

current as of 10/18. CCRPI score includes

Exceeding the Bar (ETB) points. Go to

www.gadoe.org for additional information on

CCRPI and GMAS.

https://ndes.dcssga.org

Beyond the Classroom

North Douglas students have multiple opportunities to grow

through extracurricular activities. Students who enjoy running can

compete in the Road Runners club. Students who like team sports

can play intramural football or basketball or participate in the

intramural cheerleading squad. Academically-inclined students with

a competitive edge may want to participate in TOME Society, Chess

Club, Math Competition Team, or the Georgia Gravity Games Crew.

Go Stingrays!

North Douglas also provides activities for those students who prefer

the arts. The musically inclined may join the North Douglas Chorus

or North Dougie Drum Corp. The North Douglas Stingray News Crew

delivers school news every morning via closed circuit television. At

NDES, opportunities abound for ALL students to thrive.

Our Vision North Douglas Elementary envisions a partnership with families and the community that provides a positive, safe, supportive, and challenging atmosphere. Teachers and staff promote a lifelong learning experience that empowers all students to reach their maximum potential in a diverse environment.

NDES commits to fostering the character development and academic success of every student through proven instructional strategies and technology. NDES is a place of hope for a better future where individuals are valued and inspired to discover their dreams.