The Marbut Elementary Theme School Program
The Dekalb County School System established the Traditional Theme Schools during the 1996-1997 school year with the opening of Marbut Elementary, Bouie Elementary, and Oakcliff Elementary. The theme school program focuses on students as active participants involved in research-centered assignments and hands-on projects in a highly structured interdisciplinary educational program. Parents are a vital part of this program as they provide instructional support for the teachers and the school.
Special features of the Marbut Elementary Theme School Program include:
Differentiated Instruction
Cross Curricular Instruction
Emphasis on Novel Studies
Spanish Instruction
Science Lab
Computer Lab
Hands-On Activities
Interactive Boards
After School Tutorial Program
Parent University
Requirements of the Marbut Elementary Theme School Program include:
High Academic Standards
Strict Discipline Policy
School Uniforms
Challenging Daily Homework
Semester Research Projects
Book Reports
Poetry Recitation
Summer Cross Curricular Boards
2 Parent Conferences per year
Active Parental Involvement
Mandatory Volunteer Hours
Marbut Traditional Theme School offers each student a challenging educational environment where self- discipline and high academic expectations are emphasized.
Teachers, parents, and the community share the responsibility of promoting achievement and success for all.
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S tudents, Parents, Teachers & Community
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