Main » Schools » Elementary Schools » Bob Mathis Elementary Bob Mathis Elementary 3505 Boring Road Decatur, Georgia 30034 678-874-5800 (Information) 678-874-5802 (Main) 678-874-5807 (Clinic) 678-874-5810 (Fax) 678-874-5836 (PTA Voice Mail) Principal: Dr. Willa B. Blaylock Grades: PreK - 5th Enrollment: 340 PTA President: Ms. Dorothy O’Neal PTA Vice President: Ms. Miranda Reid Business Partners: R.L. Brown and Associates American Business Women's Association Board Member: Mr. Jay Cunningham Dr. Eugene Walker Community Information: Morning Bus Routes School Calendar School Website: http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/bobmathis OVERVIEW Bob Mathis Elementary School opened its doors in 1975. It is located in the heart of South DeKalb County and is known for its excellent educational program. Our students are encouraged to assume personal responsibility for their academic performance. The faculty has high expectations for all students. There is a continuous assessment of the student’s progress and the educational programs. Our media center is the hub of the school with a large collection of books for our students, and staff. Reading is encouraged throughout the school day. Parents and community members are welcomed and appreciated for their continuous support for Bob Mathis Elementary School. We welcome parents/visitors to our school. Please sign in at the front office. Someone will be available to assist you. We work together in achieving our goals. The mission of Bob Mathis Elementary School is to stimulate our student’s curiosity maximize students’ social and academic potential, thus preparing them to become contributing citizens competing in a global society. SCHOOL GOALS To develop in each student: A commitment to learning A desire to achieve maximum academic success A feeling of self-worth An independence of thought and interest Creative, divergent and critical thinking Effective communication skills An appreciation and respect for cultural diversity An understanding of socioeconomic conditions An eagerness to become productive citizens in today’s society UNIQUE ASSETS Bob Mathis Elementary School is unique with its population and community support. Teamwork and collaboration are major components of the efforts to achieve the goals and to accomplish the school’s mission. The staff accepts the challenges that each day offers and takes ownership in the school and the children. Bob Mathis Elementary School continues to show academic success by meeting and exceeding the State of Georgia’s Annual Yearly Progress (AYP) expectations. Bob Mathis has met AYP goals for seven years, which gives us the status of “Distinguished School.” We participate in Georgia’s Red Ribbon Drug Awareness Week, with activities such as Wear Red Day, Too Cool for Drugs, and No Place for Hate. All students participate in the 25 Books Reading Campaign. Bob Mathis has an active PTA, and School Council. Bob Mathis PTA does an excellent job of supporting our students and teachers in many ways. PTA sponsors Honor’s Day Trophies, Fall Festival, and Scholastic Book Fair. Our students have the opportunity to participate and excel in other areas. Our Special Area Programs include: Discovery Music Health and Physical Education Title I Reading and Math (extra support) Band and Strings (5th Student Support Activities include: Mentoring Classroom Guidance Student Safety Patrols Junior Beta Club Bank Day Our Academic Activites Include: Awards Assembly each semester Accelerated Reader Parent Curriculum Nights Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl Spelling Bee 25 Books Reading Campaign Science Olympiad Extra Curriculum Activities include: PTA Scholastic Book Fair Fall Festival Girl Scouts Honor Chorus Musical Production Social Science Competition Chess Club Reading Club Young Men of Mathis AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS Title I Distinguished Schools Recognition Awards Poetry Publication High Performance School Recognition (2007) Elementary Schools Middle Schools High Schools School Centers Graduation Schedule Parent Resource Guide Assistant Superintendents by Area Diploma & Credits Athletics Feeder Schools List Mentoring Programs Progress Report Dates Test Scores Email Directory Enter the name of the person you wish to email. If you are unsure of the name, then just type the first few letters of the name.