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Douglass School (K-8)

PUBLIC Optional

  • Grades Served: PK – 8
  • District: Shelby County Schools
  • 406 Students
  • Methodology: Optional School
  • Theme: Chess and Public Service
  • School Day: 8:15am – 3:15pm
  • Extended Care: 6:30am – 6pm
  • Summer Programs: Superintendent Learning Academy will be offered for summer 2020. Program will include only KK-1st graders to support the district's 3rd grade commitment.
  • Uniform Required
  • First school in Tennessee to integrate chess and core academics; Optional Chess focus trains students as young as kindergarten to concentrate, utilize higher order thinking, advance as readers; develop positive social skills, and practice good sportsmanship
  • Named a Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in 2010, and Tennessee Department of Education named Douglass a Reward School for Academic Progress in 2014
  • Public Service Optional focus exposes students to the power of civic action and the value of community outreach; while building relationships with community non-profit organizations, students engage in developing ideas, social networking, and volunteerism
  • School is dismissed at 3:15 on Wednesdays
  • Extracurriculars: National Junior Honor Society, Debate, Chess Club, Smart Moves Competitive Chess League, Orchestra, Choir Club, Career Symposium, Baseball, Basketball, Football, Soccer, Track, Volleyball, Technology Club, Cheerleading, Spelling Bee, Student Government
  • Gifted Education: CLUE (Creative Learning in a Unique Environment)
  • Special Education: Full Inclusion; PK Sped Class
  • Parent Involvement: PTA, Site-Based Decision Making Council, GED Program, Douglass Alumni Association, Stand University

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Diversity

  • Somewhat Diverse Economically86.7% of students are Economically Disadvantaged
  • Lacks Racial Diversity

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1 In 2023, the TVAAS Growth Score showed less than expected growth

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