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School Motto: "Putting Children First"School Colors: Green and Gold
School Mascot: Cheetah2009 National Blue Ribbon School
2009 "No Excuses School" (Georgia Public Policy Foundation)
Title 1 Distinguished School
District News
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DCSS Finding Success With Expanded Robotics/STEM Opportunities for Students
The district currently has robotics teams at all of its schools and is looking at expanding STEM opportunities for students.
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DCSS School-Based Health Centers Featured at State Education Conference
The Dougherty County School System’s long standing partnership with Albany Area Primary Healthcare through the School-based Health Centers initiative was featured as a part of the Georgia Department of Education’s “Reimagining Education” Conference this week.
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West Town Elementary Robotics Cap Impressive Robotics Season with State Competition Bid
The wildcats ended the season ranked among the top 4% of Lego League teams in Georgia.
About Alice Coachman Elementary School:
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Alice Coachman Elementary School was named for Alice Coachman, a native of Albany and the first black woman to win an Olympic gold medal. The school opened its doors on August 23, 1999, with a strong commitment to a quality education for all of its students. The school's mission is to provide an opportunity for students to learn in a safe, structured, orderly environment with strong emphasis on a firm foundation of knowledge, high academic achievement, and a variety of educational experiences that will lead to personal success.
Accreditation
Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS)
Accredited with Quality by the Georgia Accrediting Commission (GAC)Partners in Excellence
Albany Bank & Trust
Aunt Louies House
Dougherty County Kiwanis
Criterion Club of Albany
Kreesis Company
Magellan Terminals Holdings Company
Mars Snackfoods, Inc.
Naval Branch Health Clinic Albany
2nd Mt. Zion Church
Dr. Edgar Parker
Rhema International Ministries, Inc.BOE Representatives
Ms. Geraldine Hudley (At-Large)
Rev. James C. Bush (District 5)Click here to see GOSA information on Alice Coachman Elementary