History | Mission | Dunn Student Pledge | Programs

About Us

Dunn Elementary School has a long-standing tradition of academic excellence. We offer Advance Program, Talent Pool, Extended School Services (ESS), and Exceptional Child Education (ECE) Programs as well as before- and after-school care. Dunn is a Health Promotion School of Excellence (HPSE). Technology is a school focus, and our students consistently excel in this area. Parents and staff work together to ensure the success of every student.

History

Dunn Elementary School is named in honor of Miss Ruth Dunn, who was a supervisor with Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS) for 10 years. The school was built in 1972 and is located on ten acres of land on Rudy Lane.

School Colors: Red and White

School Mascot: Dolphin

School Motto: Success for Tomorrow Begins Today

MISSION

The staff of Dunn Elementary School is committed to helping each student develop a firm foundation of knowledge and a love of learning, capitalizing on his/her strengths and learning styles. We will provide an environment that promotes respect, responsibility, and a positive attitude.

Dunn Student Pledge

I am a Dunn Elementary Student.
I will work hard each day to learn.
I will respect myself, my schoolmates, and all adults.
I will treat others the way I want to be treated.
I will smile every day and use my talents and strengths
Because
I am important and unique
and
My goal is success!

Programs

Advanced Program

Dunn offers the Advance Program. This program is designed to meet the needs, interests, and abilities of students who need to be challenged to a high level of achievement in academic areas of strength. The program also provides them with enrichment experiences and training for creative and productive application of their learning while developing leadership skills. Students take the Advance Program test in the fall of their third-grade year. Results are sent to parents in February indicating the child's eligibility. Students begin the Advance Program in fourth grade and continue in fifth grade as long as they maintain a B (3.0) average.

Talent Pool

The Talent Pool consists of students in kindergarten through third grade who are identified as achieving one grade level higher in reading and/or math. These students receive targeted instruction designed to address their higher-level abilities and to encourage their accelerated learning capabilities.

Exceptional Child Education

ECE teachers provide targeted support and skill development based on the student’s Individual Education Program (IEP), enabling the special needs learner to achieve academic success.

Extended School Services

ESS at Dunn is designed to assist students who are performing below grade level in reading. Though ESS activities may occasionally be scheduled before or after the normal school day, Dunn students primarily receive these services during the school day in the form of targeted interventions conducted by highly qualified ESS teachers.

Childcare Enrichment Program

Dunn offers the YMCA Childcare Enrichment Program (CEP) for kindergarten through fifth-grade students. The CEP program operates year-round. Hours are 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Please contact YMCA School-Aged Child Care directly for questions regarding rates and availability. Phone: 637-1575 http://www.jefferson.k12.ky.us/Programs/CEP/index.html