Muscogee County School District - School Profiles
Dimon Elementary Magnet Academy 
Dimon Magent Academy
480 Dogwood Drive
Columbus, GA 31907
 
 
Phone: (706) 685-7624 
Fax: (706) 685-7712 

Enrollment: 460

Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 25 to 1

Principal
Lura Reed

Assistant Principal
Felicia Johnson

Secretary
Nancy Bullard

School Facilities:
Number of Classrooms: 29
Number of Computers: 130

Dear Parents

Welcome to Dimon Elementary Magnet Academy. Our philosophy is that by offering a strong curriculum based on science, mathematics, and technology, we can help students reach their highest potential. We are determined to work closely with parents and community resources to offer exceptional enrichment opportunities. Our belief is that an emphasis on problem solving and inquiry learning will help prepare students for the future.
Sincerely,

Lura Reed

Partners in Education
 

  • J. Smith Lanier
  • State Farm Insurance


School Awards

  • Event winners in MCSD Science Olympics
  • MCSD Teaching with Technology Award
  • Pacesetter for "Cleanest in the County" Program
  • Five-star Cafeteria Award
  • GAESP School Bell Award
  • Winners in art and writing competitions
Student Incentive Programs
  • Star Student-student from each classroom honored for good citizenship each six weeks
  • Perfect Attendance
  • Super Dolphin
  • Principal's List and Honor Roll
  • Art and Music awards
  • Outstanding Student Award - 1 per classroom
  • Accelerated Reader Award
Parent Involvement

Parent and community volunteers for Math-Science Day, Field Day, chaperoning field trips, assisting in classrooms, reading to students, speakers for Career Day assisting with staff and student appreciation.
 

Mission

The mission of Dimon Elementary Magnet Academy is to teach and motivate all students to compete academically and demonstrate academic proficiency in the core curriculum areas by integrating math, science, and technology.

School Programs

  • Reading Recovery/EIP
  • Science Lab
  • Reading First
  • Production Lab
  • Language Arts Lab
  • Magnet classes - grades K-5
  • CCC Computer Lab
  • Music & art
  • Special Education/STEPS
  • Title I 
  • Accelerated Reader
  • Saxon Phonics / Math
Special Programs
  • River Kids - river awareness
  • Green Team - student environment club
  • Recycling/Composting
  • Student Council - Grades 3-5
  • Peer Helpers-assist with special events
After School Programs
  • Science Math Team-students in grades 3-5 prepare for Science Olympics and math competition
  • Parks and Recreation Program - before and after school
  • 4-H Club

Elementary Schools

School Listings

Home  |  Resources  |  Inside MCSD  | Board  | Employment  | About MCSD  |  Links  | Search  |  Contact Us