EMMA K. DOUB ELEMENTARY
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Mission Statement
Emma K. Doub School for Integrated Arts and Technology serves students in Grades Kindergarten through five. The school offers classes in art, instrumental music, physical education, theatre and technology. Its core curriculum includes English, language arts, math, science and social studies. Emma K. Doub School for Integrated Arts and Technology employs a guidance counselor, media specialist, psychologist, health assistant and nurse, as well as paraprofessionals and subject teachers. The school's facilities include a playground, cafeteria, media center and classrooms. Emma K. Doub School for Integrated Arts and Technology additionally provides the English Languages Learners (ELL) program. Emma K. Doub is Located in Hagerstown, Md., the school is a part of Washington County Public Schools.
About This Cause
Emma K Doub Elementary School is a Kindergarten through 5th grade community school located in Hagerstown, Maryland with a current enrollment of 312 students. Of the 312 students at Emma K. Doub, approximately 2.5% are Asian; 9.9% are Black; 63.6% are White; 11.5% are Hispanic; and 12.2 are Multiracial. 2.5% of the Emma K. Doub students have "limited English proficiency and receive ELL services (English Language Learners). 53.5% of the students Emma K. Doub get free or reduced priced lunches. The ratio of students to teachers at Emma K. Doub Elementary School for Integrated Arts & Technology is 20.8 EKD is a magnet school and attracts advanced learners from across the county. Approximately 82 of our students comprise our magnet program which spans grades 2-5. EKD was recognized as an EGATE school in 2010 for demonstrating Excellence in Gifted and Talented Education from MSDE and has recently been recognized as an Apple Distinguished School for 2013-2017. Emma K Doub is a school focused on infusing instructional technology through the curriculum through teaching with engaging tools and resources. Teachers provide opportunities for all students to learn and demonstrate understanding with tools such as 1:1 iPads, mobile laptop labs, digital photography, green screen technology, etc. In addition, our school utilizes an Integrated Arts program where Encore teachers (music, art, physical education, and media) work collaboratively with classroom teachers on developing integrated lessons that help our students learn content through the arts. Students are offered the opportunity to choose an Elective such as theater or digital media once a week to extend learning. Students at EKD are given the resources they need in order to help them to be successful, whether they need intervention to close instructional gaps, enrichment opportunities, or challenges/support within the classroom. Students work collaboratively with one another, even across grade levels, as they serve as reading buddies to older/younger students and have pen pals within the school. Staff are caring and committed to the success of our students. Our PTA is supportive and engaged and we welcome our families to take on an active role within our school.