Dougherty County School System, Albany, Georgia

Dr. Joshua W. Murfree, Jr.
Superintendent of Schools
(229) 431-1285

DCSS Schools - Magnolia Elementary School

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1700 Samford Dr.
Albany, GA 31707
(229) 431-3376
(229) 431-3358 (fax)
School Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Dr. Jackie Frazier, Principal

School Colors: Green and White
School Mascot: Eagles
School Motto: "Where Children Bloom"

>>Magnolia Elementary School Web Site

2009 "No Excuses School" (Georgia Public Policy Foundation)
Title I Distinguished School

The mission of Magnolia Elementary School is to provide the highest quality education that will target the development of all areas of the child. We offer developmentally appropriate instruction and materials in a nurturing environment that promotes the growth of high self-esteem. We provide each child with the necessary skills to be successful, responsible, and productive citizens in an ever-changing society.

Magnolia Elementary School provides instructional time in Language Arts, Math, Science, Social Studies, Physical Education and Music. The Reading Intervention Program provides intense reading and writing instruction for first graders who are experiencing deficiencies. Math, Reading, Writing to Read and Science computer labs provide technical support and instruction.

School Profile - Magnolia Elementary School
Students	Teachers and Staff
Grades K-5 475 students 96% African-American; 3% Caucasian; 1% Other 94% economically disadvantaged 12% students with disabilities	2 administrators, 2 support personnel, 26 full-time, 2 part-time teachers (17 with advanced degrees) Teachers average 15 years of experience 18:1 student-to-teacher ratio
Accreditation	BOE Representatives
Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) Accredited with Quality by the Georgia Accrediting Commission (GAC)	Dr. Anita Williams-Brown (At-Large) Carol Tharin (District 4)
NCLB Status	Partners in Excellence
Title I School 2010-2011 Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) Overview Report 2010-2011 Report Card for Magnolia Elementary School School Met AYP for 2010-2011 This school is not in "Needs Improvement" status under NCLB guidelines. This school is not required to offer choice under NCLB guidelines.	Covenant Presbyterian Church Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Mt. Zion Baptist Church SunTrust Bank YMCA

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