McLendon Elementary School
About McLendon Elementary School
McLendon Elementary School, in Decatur, GA, empowers young minds to explore, learn, and grow, fostering a love for lifelong learning and character development.
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McLendon Elementary School
About McLendon Elementary School
Overview
McLendon Elementary School, located near North DeKalb Mall in central DeKalb County, has been serving the community since 1958. The school’s cultural, ethnic, racial, economic, and educational diversity provides a rich environment for exploring and appreciating differences. With 59% of our students being international—either born outside the United States or not having English as their first language—our community is vibrant and diverse. Thirty percent of our students participate in English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) classes. Our students and their families represent a wide array of countries and speak over twenty-six languages or dialects, including those from Iraq, Sudan, Somalia, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Tanzania, Cuba, Mexico, Thailand, Myanmar, and Nepal.
Our dedicated staff participates in ongoing professional development to ensure the delivery of sound, research-based teaching methods.
Mission
Our mission is to equip the whole child with the essential skills and knowledge needed to develop as individual learners, critical thinkers, and contributing citizens of a global community.
Vision
Our vision is to empower all children to reach their highest potential in a safe, positive, and supportive learning environment. We encourage community and school partnerships to meet individual needs based on our unique diversity.
School Goals
McLendon Elementary has five main goals:
Improve student achievement through high expectations, frequent monitoring of student progress, and staff development activities.
Increase reading and math achievement across all subgroups of children.
Provide social services (such as food, clothing, and living needs) and a safe, positive learning environment for our students.
Enhance educational opportunities for students, staff, parents, and community members.
Foster a culture of respect among our diverse student population.
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Academics
McLendon Elementary School is served by the DeKalb County School System and follows the Georgia State Standards for education, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded education that covers core subjects like Mathematics, English Language Arts, Science, and Social Studies.
McLendon Elementary School features the following academic programs:
- English Language Learners
- Gifted & Talented Programs
- Special Education Programs
- STEAM Academy
Clubs and Activities
In addition to academics, McLendon Elementary School offers a range of extracurricular activities to help students explore their interests and develop a well-rounded skill set.
McLendon Elementary School features the offers enrichment programs:
- Digital Dreamers
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