Dunwoody North Civic Association

Original Charter Adopted by Chesnut

Principal	Dr. Angelique Conner
Grades	Pre-K to 5th
Enrollment	560
PTA Co-Presidents	Debra Palgon & Paige Ratonyi
Feeder Schools	Peachtree Middle School Dunwoody High School
Board Member	Jim Redovian

School Website
http://www.chesnutcharter.com

OVERVIEW
Chesnut Charter School was established in 1968 to meet the needs of the Peachtree / Dunwoody community. It is located just outside Interstate 285, and next door to Peachtree Middle School. The school has grades Pre-K through 5.

In the 2000-2001 school year, Chesnut began operating as a Charter School, with an emphasis on basic skills. Curriculum will be enhanced with technological additions and improvements. The charter gives Chesnut the flexibility to challenge and develop each student to his/her full potential.

SCHOOL GOALS
Chesnut School, is committed to educating the whole child. They develop young people who are enthusiastic, knowledgeable, well-rounded, physically active and thoughtful. Chesnut students become honorable and contributing citizens, who are internally motivated to achieve their highest potential.

UNIQUE ASSETS
Chesnut School has implemented art, music & technology programs, in addition to its regular curriculum. The school has a strong and involved PTA, which has enabled it to provide many advantages for our students. Parents also volunteer to help out at the school, and serve on the different Charter Action Teams. 

AWARDS AND RECOGNITIONS
Chesnut students participated in the Geography Bee, Spelling Bee, Academic Bowl, Media Festival, Social Studies Fair, Black History Bowl, and many other activities.

Consolidated School Improvement Plan

The Consolidated School Improvement Plan (CSIP) is an internally developed blueprint designed to increase student achievement. In the DeKalb County School System, we use one plan for school improvement, accreditation, funding, programs and initiatives.

Chesnut's Plan is available for review by going to the website: http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/instruction/improvement/csip, clicking on Elementary Schools and then Chesnut.

    "Working for a Better Community".