I have 2 children at Dodge. I absolutely love it! My daughter will be in the PACE program next year. The teachers have been so sensitive to her development from the beginning that I believe that they are a big part of the reason she will be in that program. My son just finished his first year and
... Read more I am amazed at how well he reads and is motivated to do his very best. I look for him to move on up to PACE later. Our new principal is fantastic! She has brought some new programs to the school that the kids are very excited about (running club). We are so proud to be part of the Dodge family! Parents are so welcome to be part of the school. We love it. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/21/09
Kristen Rice was our daughter's teacher last year and it was the best experience of our daughter's school life so far. She completely changed the outlook of our daughter and we love her for that. I just hope the rest of her school experience will be that great. Our negative experience was with the
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Posted by a parent on 06/30/07
Dodge is a great school. I have 2 children who have attended this school for the past 4 years. My children both love the AMSTI program and seem to have learned a lot using the hands on approach involved with this program. I would recommend this school to anyone as long as you don't need the special
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Posted by a parent on 03/16/07
We have been so impressed with Dodge Elementary. There is so much parent involvement. Every teacher that we have dealt with has been great. Parents are truly proud to say that kids attend this school.
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Posted by a parent on 01/30/06
I have one child that attends Dodge Elementary and have had a great experience with him for the past three years!! I was even considering placing my second child in a magnet school because of his intelligence, but found Dodge to be just as challenging (especially in the PACE program). Our family will
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Posted by a parent on 01/20/06
This will be my sons last year at Dodge and we will be so sorry to leave. He has attended from Kindergarten through 5th grade and has wonderful teachers every year. The PACE,AMSTI and AR programs have been very beneficial, though the limited art & music instruction is disappointing. From the Principal
... Read more to custodians we cannot find fault in the way this Blue Ribbon school is run. There are numerous opportunities for parents to be involved both in the classroom and with the award winning PTA. The children take pride in their school because the staff are so positive and encouraging behind the guidance and leadership of Mrs. Tillman. We can only hope that middle school is so good. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/11/05
My child has been a student at Dodge for 2 years now, and I have nothing good to say about this school. When it comes to staff, organization, communication, transportation, events, and activities there is a lot of improvement to be had. Im very displeased with the current teacher that my son has.
... Read more She doesnt address issues as they occur, leaving me unaware of problems my child is having in school, and giving me no ability to help him or find out what the problems are until its too late. He has learned very little this year and is more frustrated than educated. There is no music program, the lunch program is seriously lacking organization, and overall I have seen no reason why I'd want to keep my son at this school for an additional year. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/15/05
I think dodge is a great school. The teacher's there really do take the time with each and ever child to see that they learn what the need to learn. Mrs. Tillman is a great principal. I would recommed anybody to seen there kids to dodge.
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Posted by a parent on 08/21/04
We have 3 children who attend Olive J. Dodge and they love this school.Dodge has a fantastic staff and a positive learning enviornment which is very beneficial in a childs developmental years.They have a great 'Rolling Reader' program,great lunch buffet and a world of wonderful opportunities lying ahead
... Read more for your child to experience. My husband and I was renting a home in this district and we had experienced the benefits of Olive J.Dodge and decided to buy the home that we was renting.This school has been reconized as a 'Blue Ribbon School' by Washington D.C. This is all made possible by the principle and staff of Olive J.Dodge. We highly recommend this school to anyone with children ranging from grades K-5. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/08/04
In addition to the facts previously stated by other parents, I have found two important details to point out: the lunches are good {I eat there with my son often} and the AR reading program is quite beneficial. The 'Rolling Reader' program is also a big plus [parents come in to the classrooms to read
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Mobile schools — Olive Dodge Elementary School is located at 2615 Longleaf Dr, Mobile AL 36693. 2615 Longleaf Dr is in the Terrace Hills neighborhood and 36693 ZIP code in Mobile, AL The school district for Olive Dodge Elementary School is the Mobile County Public School District. Olive Dodge Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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