Dansville Elementary School

Welcome

Dansville Elementary School’s goal is to provide a nurturing and creative learning experience. We believe the best learning environment is one that is clean, safe, healthy, and student friendly. The strength of our program is the experience, expertise, and dedication of our staff who are committed to providing learning opportunities that are developmentally appropriate and academically challenging. We strive to meet the emotional, social, and academic needs of all our students.

If you want additional information or if you would like a personal tour of Dansville Elementary School, please contact us.

The strength of our school is the experience, expertise and dedication of our staff who are committed to providing learning opportunities that are both developmentally appropriate and academically challenging. Though a focus on personal relationships, we strive to meet the emotional, social and academic needs of all of our students.

What We Offer

• Family Focused Atmosphere
• Supportive Staff/Student/Family Partnerships
• Individualized Instruction and Differentiation in Classrooms
• Student Recognition Programs
• Staff/Student Mentorships
• Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
• Commitment to Positive Behavior Support Program
• School Social Worker
• Full-Time Literacy Specialist Who Provides Targeted Intervention
• Robust Special Education Program
• Multi-Faceted Bullying Reporting and Intervention System
• Math and Reading Interventionists
• Small Class Sizes
• Chrome Book Flex Lab
• Chrome Books and iPads in Each Classroom

Academics

• State and Nationally-Recognized Balanced Assessment
• Approach with Standards-Based Grading
• Rigorous Age-Appropriate Curriculum Aligned to Common Core
  • Spring Math in Core Math Instruction to ensure student mastery and provide additional resources
  • Science Courses Aligned to Next Generation Science Standards
• Special Offerings
  • Gym, Music, STEAM, Art Classes, and Arts Integration with Core Classes
• Aggie STEAM Adventures Groundbreaking, Student-Centered STEAM Experience
• Individualized Math and Reading Intervention

Modern Facilities

• Secure Entrances
• Classrooms with Promethean Board Technology
• Performance Area with Integrated Sound and Lighting

Activities and Clubs

• Annual District-Wide Community Day
• Learning-Based Field Trips in Each Grade
• Student Council
• Dads & Doughnuts and Moms & Muffins Breakfast Programs

Community/Parent Partnerships & Opportunities

• 4-H
• Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts
• Dansville Elementary PTO
• Dansville Community Athletic Association
• Dansville Schools Education Foundation
• Many Hands Weekend Survival Kits to provide food for families in need
• Outstanding volunteers, tutors, and mentors
• Partnership with Capital Area District Library
• Partnership with County Law Enforcement

Please call the elementary office at 623-6120, ext. 7226, to set up a time to meet with the principal and have a tour of our building. At that time you will fill out enrollment papers and other forms for your child.

You will need to bring with you: your child’s certified birth certificate, immunization record, and proof of residency (copy of a utility bill, purchase agreement, tax record, etc.).