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Britt David Academy 
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Britt David Magnet Academy

5801 Armour Road
Columbus, GA 31909
 
 
Phone: (706) 649-0725 
Fax: (706) 649-0937 

Enrollment: 650

Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 25 to 1

Principal
Veronica Kirkland

Assistant Principal
Joe Myles

Secretary
Brenda Darrah

School Facilities:
Number of Classrooms: 22
Number of Computers: 257

Dear Friends

Britt David welcomes all families looking for an alternative elementary school to build a basic foundation for their child. We place an emphasis on computer technology to remediate, enhance and enrich students to reach their maximum potential in order that they may become a productive, contributing member of future society.
Sincerely,
Veronica Kirkland

Partners in Education

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School Awards

  • National Blue Ribbon School - 1999
  • School of Excellence - 1998
  • #1 School in West Central Georgia-Georgia Public Policy Foundation - 1997, 1998 and 1999
  • First stop on the Governor's Bus Stop Tour sponsored by the Georgia Chamber - 1998
  • West Georgia Technology in School Project - Collaboration with Columbus State University to research effectiveness of integrating technology into the curriculum
  • Governor's Model Technology Grant - 1994
  • Georgia Mentoring Grant - Partners Britt David with an "at risk" school in Georgia
Student Incentive Programs
  • Awards Reception
  • Honor Roll
  • Principal's List
  • Accelerated Reader Awards
  • Awards for computer word processing proficiency
  • Awards for 100% mastery of reading and math in ILS Lab
  • "Lunch Bunch" with Principal
 
Mission

 Britt David Computer Magnet Academy faces the new millennium as an institution that will be on the cutting edge of instruction and technology, preparing America's youth for global issues tomorrow.

School Programs

  • Reading Recovery
  • EIP
  • Speech
  • Reading First
  • Counseling and Guidance
Special Programs

Britt David attracts students from throughout the school district and is the only elementary school without an attendance zone. Grades are assigned for computer literacy skills. A  computer benchmark portfolio is compiled on each student every year. There is a Board approved criteria for admission and remaining status for Britt David.Students must adhere to academic and behavioral standards established for the magnet program.

After School Programs

Parks and Recreation conducts an afterschool program from 3:15 - 6:00 p.m.

Parent Involvement

  • PTA Family Day
  • International Day
  • School-wide Talent Show
  • Technology Open house

  • Fall Open House

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