This school is a gem. Children are focused on learning at Dobson. The principal and teachers support the arts (e.g., theatre, music) and recreation. Individual needs and diversity are recognized. The building interior is immaculate, bright and cheery. I have paid for private schools and gotten less.
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Posted by a parent on 10/02/07
Exceptional parental participation, teachers who appear to take responsibility for presenting information in such a manner that children with different styles of learning can be successful, a principal who visibly supports the students, parents and teachers by sharing herself (being involved) are a few
... Read more of what makes Dobson a 'Great School'. The teachers who take on the additional responsibility of providing extra curricular activities (sports, music, theater, art programs) are very much a part of the equation, that realizes not all learning is theoretical. Lastly, I must re-state Dobson parents are accountable, they appear to know their partnership with the school is vital to it's success. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/17/07
Dobson is a small school with a very 'homey' feeling. Teachers know all students by name. The reading teacher is excellent; she know all the kids reading level and uses many innovative programs. The librarian is outstanding; the library is a hub of activity. Teachers are very strong. The specual ed teachers
... Read more are great, especially the LS and speech teachers. The principal is new this year and I think she'll be fine. Very well integrated school as well. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/03/06
My Son has been going to James Dobson since the 4th grade. After being in a school that had been identified as 'A need for improvement' I decided to enroll him into Dobson. He continues to be on the A-B honor roll. The school has an execellent music program as well as an insturmental program. This is
... Read more the 1st time my child had an opportunity to participate in music and to play an insturment. The teachers are great and attentive to the students needs. I am particularly fond of the interacial concept this school has. This is the Principal first year at the school, I am certain that she will do as great a job as the pervious principal have done. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/31/05
This school has excellent academics. Dobson has an atmoshphere of being in a caring family. This school truly leaves no child behind. Parental support is always a must.
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* In 2006-2007 Pennsylvania used the Pennsylvania System of State Assessments (PSSA) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in math and reading and in grades 5, 8 and 11 in writing. The scores reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The PSSA is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Pennsylvania. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.
Student enrollment:
303
Students per teacher:
30
Full-time teachers:
10
Number of classrooms:
22
Special Education
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Vocational Education
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Vocation/Technical Curriculum
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Philadelphia schools — James Dobson Elementary School is located at 4667 Umbria St, Philadelphia PA 19127. 4667 Umbria St is in the 19127 ZIP code in Philadelphia, PA The school district for James Dobson Elementary School is the Philadelphia City School District. James Dobson Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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