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Redan Elementary

Dekalb County Schools

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About Redan

Overview

Redan Elementary School is a pre-kindergarten through fifth grade school, which has been a vital part of the Redan community for over 80 years. The original school was built in 1936 and has grown to three buildings, now housing over 550 students from the surrounding suburban community.
 
 
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VISION STATEMENT 
To provide rigorous instruction within an secure, engaging and enjoyable learning environment. 
 
MISSION 
 Redan Elementary School is committed to equipping students for life-long success.
 

Keeping it R.E.A.L. at Redan:
R:Reimagining Our Commitment to Excellence
E: Elevating our Expectations for ALL
A: Aligning Our Instructional Focus
L: Leading by Example Every Day
 

Redan Academy of Higher Learning Creed  
I am a Redan Academy of Higher Learning Student. I am a leader committed to service. Every day is a new beginning for me. I will always strive to do my best at all times.  I have great expectations for myself. I will respect myself, others, and my school environment. I am responsible for my education. 
It is the pathway that will make me a better leader.
 
Essential Requirements/ Unique Attributes  
  • Science Olympiad: Robotics/4H/STEM
  • Literacy Club (Book Club/Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl/ Poetry and Writing Contests/ Spelling Bee/ Yearbook) 
  • Chess Club/ Visual Arts Club/ Chorus/ Math Club/ ELITE Boys Group / ELITE Girls Group/Safety Patrol
  • Student Adherence to a Strict Code of Conduct/ PBIS 
  • Parent Involvement - Parent Volunteer Hours (10) 
  • Required School Uniform 
  • After School Program and Tutorial

Awards and Recognitions

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Redan Elementary students participate in school and district wide annual events such as The Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl, Spelling Bee, Science Olympiad, Robotics, Social Studies Fair, and Technology Fair. During the school year, students receive honors each semester during an Honors Day ceremony.