Dunwoody Springs Elementary School

My experience is a little unique with this school. I am THAT parent. I have 2 boys now 8 & 9. I enrolled my boys here from Pre-K to 3rd grade moved here from Miami, three years in total was our time here and we could not have had a better experience. This school is very involved with the parents and students. They partake in the community and do great activities for the kids. I was a little bit of a Pain in the butt parent with some pain in the butt kids but Ms. Goggins (Principal) and Ms. Haltrecht (Asst. Principal) and the counselors, just all the administrative staff was ALWAYS fully supportive of me even when I was UGLY. They have NEVER disrespected me and my views. Ms. Goggins is a realist who completely understands where I was coming from and how she could help me. She always was there and that one on one care is hard to find especially from a Principal. They know you by name in DSES and I can not express how much we are going to miss the school as we moved to Gwinnett County but if you are looking and this is your school district, you will be very please by all the staff at this school. They are all on the same page and they ALWAYS try to make the experience better. I had put them thru some challenges with my boys and we had words. I am not lying...they all knew me there but they ALL HELPED ME and that's how you know you are at an excellent school. They went to bat for me at the IEP meetings and helped me intensely with anything I needed for my children even when I was ugly at the meetings. If I needed extra meetings, a referral or anything, they were there. We are completely pleased and happy with our experience at DSES and wouldn't change it for anything. They have also taught me skills and patience and that is priceless. Thanks Dunwoody Springs for being the great school you are! Thanks Ms Goggins and all the teachers we had! Sincerely, The Lansdown Family!

Dunwoody Springs embodies the true meaning of the word diversity. Students come from all socio-economic backgrounds and situations. The staff truly cares about the students and each other. I have worked in schools all over the country and have yet to find one that is so dedicated to the success of its' students.
The principal, Ivy Goggins, is visible and available at any given moment. She handles upset parents with ease and fairness. Students rush to hug her whenever they see her.
Teachers embrace new initiatives, such as Project Based Learning, knowing that their hard work will pay off with student success. They are willing to collaborate with each other, look at data to drive instruction, and make sure that they are up to date on the latest technology.
Smart Boards and other devices are in use on a daily basis in classrooms.
I can't think of a better place to work!

Caring administrators, teachers and staff. My child always felt safe and secure at DSES. He also received an excellent education K-3rd grade. We recently moved out of district and the thing that made us most sad was leaving DSES.

I have been at Dunwoody Springs for the last five years and I am very pleased with not only the quality of education that my children are receving but also the care shown by the staff. The teachers are dedicated and ensure that each student is learning to their potential. The teachers have a State of the Art Science Lab, two computer labs and great technology to assist them. Most of the classes has Promethean Boards and many of the classrooms utilize ipads! If you are considering Dunwoody Springs, please call and request a tour! You will not be disappointed!

This school is AMAZING! I am so happy at this school for so many reasons. First of all, you cannot feel any more welcome when you walk in the door. From the front desk and support staff to the teachers and principal. They really want you involved in your child's education and the happenings at the school. AND they appreciate it. I have never seen a more dedicated and hard working teaching staff who are lead by a more remarkable principal who works tirelessly for "her" kids. My child is challenged, in advanced math and always coming home with stories about cool projects and creative things they did to learn a concept. Nothing they do is cookie cutter. Their test scores are wonderful. But that's not good enough for them, they want to do more and keep improving. The school has a wonderful diverse population of students which has been a positive and educational learning experience for my child. I would put any private school's teachers and curriculum up against Dunwoody Springs. My child is happy, socially thriving, confident and feels so loved and cared for at this school. I really couldn't ask any more. If you are thinking about sending your child here, please come a take a tour, talk to the principal and other parents. I promise you will be impressed!

This is our family's 5th year at Dunwoody Springs. Both of our children started there in their Kindergarten year. We have had a great experience there and my children have flourished both on academic and on social fronts. The teachers and administrators are always training and learning new methods to engage this diverse group of students. The result has been test scores that a school of this make up can be proud of. My children are both in either advanced or accelerated classes and are challenged on a daily basis to do their best. They are both able to relate and make friends with children and people of all ethnicities and walks of life - this part of their 'education' is invaluable. The fact that they are caucasian and in the 'minority' in this school has absolutely never been an issue ( of course I worried about this terribly when I first made the decision to send my daughter there and I'm happy to report that my fears were completely unfounded).

The school has a state of the art science lab, Promethean boards in most classrooms, low student/teacher ratios (my fourth grader is in a classroom with only 21 other children - show me another public school that can claim these numbers) since the principal uses Title I funds to add teaching staff. The school has Georgia State interns or student teachers in a majority of the classrooms which further reduces the student teacher ratio.

If you are worried that your child is in classes with students from a lower socioeconomic status than yourself, this may not be the school for you. DSES has over 70% of its students on free or reduced lunch plans but in my opinion it's extremely healthy for my children to understand that they should be grateful and satisfied with what they have because there are many people out there who are not as lucky. Kids also tend not to compare bank accounts so this isn't an issue for kids.

I would recommend this school to anyone. I tried to address all 'concerns' I've heard from people and I truly hope my post makes at least one family visit DSES in their search for the right school for their family.

I have a child attending this school and I am so impressed by the teachers and staff. My daughter's assignments and learning experiences are challenging, but interesting. She tells me about activities that allow the kids to understand concepts in ways kids understand and remember. They use lots of technology, complete projects and other activities based on their interests. They have a science lab, outdoor classroom, promethean boards and special programs for high achievers, struggling students and everyone in between. All of that said - the BEST thing about this school is that the teachers and staff obviously enjoy working with children. They encourage and support more than any school I ever attended. The diverse population has been great for my daughter too. She has friends from many different backgrounds, which is an education too and preparation for life. I wish more parents got involved, but those of us who do LOVE our school.