Principals from the current elementary schools shared their comments regarding grade organization. Surveys were mailed to all elementary schools in Georgia. Diversity enriches a community. The committee then reached consensus on the recommendation that would be presented to the Dalton Board of Education. The recommendation is that Dalton Public Schools move to a PK-5 grade organization as soon as possible .
Students experience a greater sense of belonging.
Knowing and caring about one another are positive outcomes. Surveys from Georgia elementary schools indicate the vast majority have a PK-5 organization and do approve of it as being effective in academic achievement, parental involvement and evaluating results of instructional programs.