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Literacy is the heart of dodge Literacy magnet. Students utilize literacy skills to understand all aspects of learning. They are taught a love of reading and writing as they explore their full potential in all other curricular areas. The literacy theme creates an environment where reading and writing are the foundations for life long learning.

·        A literacy magnet theme focuses on language, literature, and writing.

·        Literacy is at the heart of all programs and activities

·        Literacy, broadly defines, includes spoken and written language, mathematics, the arts and technology in a literature-based format.

·        A literacy magnet program utilizes research-based curriculum to teach language arts, builds on best practices in reading, the writing process and math, and includes lesson in which literature is infused into all areas of the curriculum.

Mission Statement: The mission of Dodge Literacy Magnet is to encourage each other, learn together, work hard, and make good choices so we will be successful in life.

Directions to School:  Exit Kellogg at West Street. Go north to Maple. Go west to Anna. Go north 2 ½ blocks to Dodge Literacy Magnet.

Site Council Information:  

Target Goals from Campus Improvement Plan:

·        Math problem solving

·        Reading/literature

Programs:

·        MacMillan McGraw Hill Reading, 90 minutes of daily uninterrupted reading instruction

·        Full time librarian

·        Full time fine arts program

·        Part time parent involvement worker

·        Wireless technology lab and computers in every classroom

·        Palm pilots for every  5^th grade students use in class

·        Pre-Kindergarten

·        All Day Kindergarten

·        Latchkey Program before and after school

·        Volunteers, foster grandparents

Highlights:

·        Small reading class size and students grouped based on reading level

·        Strong phonics base

·        Cooperative learning

·        Standards driven instruction

·        Grade level family nights for writing, math, and reading

·        School wide family activities

·        Parent and community volunteer opportunities

·        Timely communication between teachers and parents

·        Parenting skills discussion groups

·        Parent Teacher Organization

·        Building Committee

Kindergarten:

·        All day kindergarten

·        Morning and afternoon Pre-Kindergarten