Facts About Our School

Year School Built           1951

Renovation                    2002

Square Footage             60,372

Number of Students       400

Grades Served               K-4

School Hours                 8:00 - 3:00

School Colors                Red & White

School Mascot              Bulldog

School Motto:
"Learning and Growing Together"

Principal:

Stephanie Hoskins - stephanie.hoskins@mnps.org

District 4 School Board Representative:

Steve Glover - stevegloverD4@comcast.net

District 11 Metro Council Representative:

Darren Jernigan - darren.jernigan@nashville.gov

Parent Support Group Contact:

PTA President, Tonya Reed - 847-7305

What Makes Our School Unique?

    Welcome to DuPont Elementary School located in Old Hickory, Tennessee, A K-4 school that serves approximately 400 students. The faculty, staff, and administration at DuPont Elementary School are dedicated to the children and community in which they serve.

    DuPont is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. We are proud of the standards of excellence that our faculty and staff uphold. High expectations for student achievement and success are encouraged daily.

    It is our goal to provide a wide variety of educational experiences that will prepare our students for a successful future. Our teachers maintain high standards and expectations for student achievement and development. Students are encouraged to develop appropriate social behavior skills as well. We want our students to become responsible and productive citizens.

• Mission: DuPont Elementary will exceed state and federal standards by providing a solid foundation of skills, knowledge and values.
• Vision: DuPont Elementary will be a leader in helping students achieve academic excellence and develop skills to become responsible, caring citizens.

McGavock Cluster Map  (2008-2009)

What Does Our School Offer?

• 4th grade Chorus
• Accelerated Reader Program
• Balanced Literacy Classrooms
• Career Day
• Character Education
• Encore
• ExCel Reading Process Model
• Focus on Achievement (grades 2-4)
• Guidance
• Language!
• Media Center - Flexible Schedule
• Metro District Reading Initiative
• PALS Reading and Math Program
• Safe Schools Program
• Student Writers Showcase
• Title 1 Program
• Top Dog Incentive Program
• TSU/NSF Hands on Science Program
• Tutoring

Who Attends Our School?

    Students attending DuPont Elementary reside in the eastern most area of Davidson County and are zoned to McGavock High School. The elementary schools in the McGavock cluster are: Dodson, DuPont, Hermitage, Hickman, Andrew Jackson, Ruby Major, Napier Enhanced Option, McGavock, Pennington, Stanford Montessori, Tulip Grove and Una. Middle schools in this cluster are: Margaret Allen, Donelson, DuPont Hadley, DuPont Tyler, and Two Rivers.

Community Partners

• Community Volunteers
• Donelson Hermitage Chamber of Commerce
• FLIP Volunteer Program
• Fun Company, Donelson/Hermitage YMCA, Stephanie Comstock
• Good Friends Volunteers
• Old Hickory Chamber of Commerce
• Old Hickory Neighborhood Association
• United Methodist Church Mentoring Program