My child has attended DCE for a couple of years. I do see a problem with discipline in the school. Bullying and major desciplinary offenses are always given a slap on the wrist. Students are written up instead of suspension from major offenses that are in the hand book. If there is a problem with a teacher,
... Read more I do agree that the principal sides with the teachers and nothing ever gets done and the school district does not help you. There are some good teachers, but when it comes down to going to a teacher about a problem with your child with other children nothing ever gets resolved. I have also noticed a lot of teachers are to busy talking to watch the children outside during recess. Children climb the hills by the parking lot and go behind woods that are not visable. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/18/09
This is an excellent school I recommend this school to every child. We are a military family and the school helped my children not to struggle anymore. The teachers actually teach your child. 2 thumbs up.. best school we have ever been too.
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Posted by a parent on 02/06/09
I have two children at DCE (5th grade & K) - Over the past 5 years, I have been extremely pleased with the teachers and faculty, the parent involvement and the focus on the children. As with any school, there are a couple of teachers who do not take the extra time to challenge some children and get frustrasted
... Read more when a gifted child is bored in their classroom. The positives far out-weigh the negatives though and you will not be disappointed if your child is assigned to DCE. The traffic at 3:15 pm is unbelieveable, but the faculty works hard to keep it flowing. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/13/05
DCES is an awesome school! My two daughters have attended DCES for every grade. The teachers and faculty are very dedicated to each student. If you are a parent who is genuinely concerned about your child then this is the school for them. I have volunteered at DCES and I have gotten to know many of
... Read more the teachers and staff. They are truly wonderful and caring people. If you never step foot in the school and don't care about your child until after something has happened then you have only yourself to blame. A pro-active parent is a dedicated parent. The PTA is great and very active all year. There are always many activities planned for families and the students. The school is overcrowded until the new elementary is opened Aug 2006 but DCES has handled the pressures with a smile. You won't be disappointed. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/22/05
I have had two children go through DCES. My second is now a fourth grader. The first several years were great, but the current leadership has proven to be less than approachable. When there is a problem, rather than hear our child or us out, we are shut down, being told, 'We always side with the teachers,
... Read more no matter what, no exceptions.' This attitude places children in the position of having to lie or get into more trouble for not telling the administration what they want to hear. The school district is no help, as they give principles complete autonomy in disciplinary matters. The atmosphere of the school has gone from open and friendly to hostile in the past few years, and we will be grateful when our child is no longer subjected to this dictatorship attitude. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/27/05
My child has has been enrolled at DC for five years. The first three were fantastic. The area around this school has grown to fast for the school. It is very overcrowded and the quality of education has suffered. Teacher/Student ratios are terrible being about 35 to 1. Be prepared for alot of homework!
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Posted by a parent on 01/27/05
I have never been more disappointed in a school in my life. My child has to be diagnosed w/add to get additional help, as per the principal. Bullying is not taken care of on a professional basis. Until this year, I was happy but this school has fallen to pieces since the school year.
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Posted by a parent on 11/23/04
Doubel Churches is an excellent elementary school. To be over crowded the staff always manages to keep the children organized and safe. I feel that my child receives the eduction I expect from a public school. The school always keeps parents informed and involved in all aspects and activities within
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Posted by a parent on 09/08/04
Leadership is very important. Double Churches is an outstanding school to say in the least. Under its current leadership, as a parent, I have watched the overall atmosphere change. It is my opinion, that the overall mood is somewhat unpleasant and divided. This division affects the children, parents
... Read more and occasionally is apparent, in its affects, within the faculty and staff. I believe that it is this division that has resulted in our school having to watch a number of outstanding educators, who dedicated many years not only to the district but to DCE, leave under this leadership. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/02/04
What a great educational experience for a child. The population in North Columbus is booming and yet this school seems to be able to 'go with the flow'. It has excellent Art and Music programs (Chorus) and a well rounded faculty the truly lives up to the philopsophy of 'Success for Every Child'! The
... Read more PTA is one of the most active I have ever seen in action. There are several social functions for the family to be involved in all year, including, but not limited to, Pizza night, Western NIght, Fall Festival, etc. Family involvement is truly encouraged at Double Churches Elementary and Parent (and grandparent) involvement and Parent (and grandparent) Volunteers are a huge part of the success this school experiences in all aspects of its operations. Double Churches Elementary is a great place to 'raise a child'. Read less
School Profile for Double Churches Elementary School
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CRCT* Test Scores
Grade Level:
Test Year: 2008
Double Churches Elementary School
Muscogee County School District
Georgia
* In 2007-2008 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, English language arts and math in grades 1 through 8 and in science and social studies in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Student enrollment:
463
Students per teacher:
13
Full-time teachers:
35
Number of classrooms:
25
Arts
Art
Special Education
Early Childhood Special Needs, Speech/Language Pathologists
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Columbus schools — Double Churches Elementary School is located at 1213 Double Churches Rd, Columbus GA 31904. 1213 Double Churches Rd is in the 31904 ZIP code in Columbus, GA The school district for Double Churches Elementary School is the Muscogee County School District. Double Churches Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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