Facts About Our School
Year School Built 1968
Building Addition 1989
Square Footage 65,634
Number of Students 420
Grades Served PK-4
School Hours 8:00 - 3:00
School Colors Red, White, Blue
School Mascot Bulldog
School Motto:
"Dodson Cares For Kids"
Principal:
Melinda Williams - melinda.williams@mnps.org
District 4 School Board Representative:
Steve Glover - stevegloverD4@comcast.net
District 12 Metro Council Representative:
Jim Gotto - jim.gotto@nashville.gov, 883-3087
Parent Support Group Contact:
PTA President, Michelle Bauder - michelle.bauder@mnps.org
What Makes Our School Unique?
Dodson Elementary School has played an integral role in the Hermitage community since the 1800’s. The continued support of parents, community leaders, and local businesses has helped Dodson School make the transition from its small, rural beginnings to its role has a community school with six hundred plus students.
The Dodson family is very appreciative of the many opportunities given to us: however, we realize that the backbone of any academic program is a commitment to excellence. The teachers and support staff at Dodson School concentrate on providing a safe, secure, and challenging environment that fosters confidence and success for every child.
We are looking forward to serving the students and parents of Dodson School this year. Thank you for your continued support as we strive daily to make Dodson School the best place to work and learn!
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What Does Our School Offer?
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Accelerated Reader Program
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ACOT
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Computer assisted instruction
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ENCORE
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Field day and Fun Run Events
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Fourth Grade Chorus
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Hands On Science
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Inclusion Practices
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Inquiry Based Instruction
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Intern and Student Teacher Training Site
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Junior Achievement
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MIP
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Presidential Academic Fitness Awards
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Safety Patrol
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Standards Based Instruction
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STAR Reading Assessment
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WDOD - closed circuit TV
Who Attends Our School?
Students attending Dodson reside in the eastern most area of Davidson County and are zoned to McGavock High School. The elementary schools in the McGavock cluster are: Dodson, DuPont, Hermitage, Hickman, Andrew Jackson, Ruby Major, Napier Enhanced Option, McGavock, Pennington, Stanford Montessori, Tulip Grove and Una. Middle schools in this cluster are: Margaret Allen, Donelson, DuPont Hadley, DuPont Tyler, and Two Rivers.
Community Partners
The Donelson/Hermitage YMCA operates a program before and after school hours and full days during the summer months. Fun Co. 885-0964. Boy Scouts of America (Cub Scouts) and Girl Scouts of America (Brownies) offer after school programs on certain days.
PENCIL Partners
PENCIL Foundation, a nonprofit organization, links community resources with Nashville public schools. A PENCIL Partner is a business or other community organization that teams up with a Metro school to volunteer time and donate resources that promote student success.
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