Band - Advisors: Mr. Myers
4th-6th grade students will have the opportunity to participate in band twice weekly during the school day. The band performs at school assemblies, night concerts, and a parade.
Science Club - Advisor: Mrs. Ortiz
The Science Club is open to 4th and 5th grade students. They meet after school one day per week.
VIP Program
To develop and support students’ leadership skills, and to build a sense of community and school pride, the VIP (Very Important Pupil) program is available for fifth and sixth grade students. Fifth and sixth grade students may apply and interview for duties at school. They will also meet to brainstorm ideas and plan school-wide improvement programs. Examples of positions include: Library Helper, Dragon Tales Reporter, Reading Buddy and Dragon Day Actors.
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ACADEMICALLY SOUND, COLLEGE BOUND
Our motto at Dudley Elementary School is Academically Sound, College Bound. Our goal is for all students to understand they have the opportunity to attend post-secondary education if they so choose. Each classroom flies a college or university flag and has a college corner where the teacher displays their own degrees, pictures, etc. from their personal college experience. Each Wednesday all students and staff are encouraged to dress in college wear.
ACCELERATED READER
The Accelerated Reader (AR) program is utilized in grades 1 through 5. Our library has an AR section so that students can quickly locate books at their reading level. Since the program is network based students can take AR quizzes at computers throughout the school including both computer labs. A link to current AR quizzes is found at the bottom of this page.
DESIGNATED INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES-SMALL GROUP INSTRUCTION/RESOURCE SUPPORT PROGRAM
(DIS-SGI/RSP)
One of the Special Education Services available at Dudley is DIS-SGI/RSP. Students qualify for this service through academic and cognitive testing. DIS students spend most of the school day in their general education classroom and go to the resource room to work on academic goals in a small group environment.
INTERVENTION
AB 1639, Intensive Instructional Programs, requires school districts to offer supplemental instruction (interventions) to students who are retained in grades 2 through 8 because grade level standards in reading, writing or mathematics have not been met. Students at risk of retention also qualify for these special intervention opportunities. At Dudley, Intervention is offered before school Monday through Thursday.
LEARNING CENTER
The learning center staff will provide small group instruction during the school day to students who are far below grade level in reading and math.
COUNSELING CENTER
The counseling center meets the needs of students who are experiencing difficulty coping with school expectations, peer relations, grief and anger management. The Dragon Pal program focuses on kindergarten through third grade students who are having difficulty transitioning, are shy or are impulsive.
BREAKFAST AND LUNCH PROGRAM
Students of all ages do better in school when they start the day with a nutritious breakfast, so have your child(ren) take advantage of Dudley's breakfast program. Breakfast begins 30 minutes before the school day and costs $1.25. Students who qualify for reduced price meals can purchase breakfast for $0.30 and students who qualify for free lunch may also receive free breakfast.
Full price lunch costs $2.50 and reduced price costs $0.40. You may apply for free and reduced meals by completing an application that is available in Dudley's office.
Visit www.centerusd.org and click on "Departments" then "Nutrition Services" to access the lunch menu and other valuable information.
