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Mission:
The mission of Paul Laurence Dunbar Elementary School is to provide an environment where children are treasured, prepare our students to become Independent learners equipped to think effectively, and teach students to anticipate new learning experiences while feeling confident in their ability to be productive in a changing society.
Vision:
Create independent learners with critical thinking skills, perseverance, and effective communication skills in an ever changing society.
News & Announcements
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5 Essentials Survey
The five indicators that positively affect school success are:
1. Effective Leaders
2. Collaborative Teachers
3. Involved Families
4. Supportive Environments
5. Ambitious Instruction
To access the survey, please contact your school and ask school staff how to participate.
In addition to parent participation, the 5Essentials Survey is taken by all pre-K through 12th-grade teachers and all 4th-12th grade students. It usually requires no more than 30 minutes to complete. The information collected through the survey is rigorously reviewed and analyzed to generate a 5Essentials Report for each school. The 5Essentials Report provides a comprehensive picture of the school environment based on five essential areas critical for school improvement in a meaningful context of similar and successful schools.
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Attention all Parents! Testing season is right around the corner, and we want your kids to succeed. We have several assessments lined up for the Spring season, and we're counting on you to help us help them shine.
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By The Numbers
18.3:1
Class Size
359
Striving Students
64
Skillful Staff
7
Clubs, Activities & Sports