On this page you will find a number of resources to help you navigate the school system as well as important forms, enrollment information, and student programs. Click on a thumbnail below for more information.
Approved Absence Form
Download the Approved Absence FormBe There
Information about the program and linksDouglass Newsletters
Links to past and current monthsInclement Weather
Inclement weather & school closure infoLunch Menus & Nutrition
Lunch menu, costs and child nutrition policyParent Forms
Download popular parent formsParent Guides
Download PTA Parent Guides by gradeParent Resouce Centers
Gain access to even more materials to help kids get ready for schoolTeacher of the Year
View the 2018-19 recipientTeacher Web Pages
Links to Teacher PagesTen Point Grading Scale
More information about the scaleTitle I Programs
View our 2019 SurveyUseful Links
Useful links for Parents & StudentsVolunteer Info
Process and links
Teacher Web Pages
Below are a list of teacher web pages. If you don't see your teacher listed, they may not keep a web page. Check with the teacher directly and ask them to email us their link if it is not listed below.
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Read to Achieve
Read To Achieve is a part of the Excellent Schools Act passed into NC law in July 2012 and applies to all schools beginning 2013-2014 school year. Read To Achieve focuses on preparing students to be proficient readers by the end of 3rd grade. Click the link below to learn more about Read to Achieve as well as other elementary resources.
Family Engagement
The following are links that many parents and students find useful throughout the year.
You may hear your child’s school refer to developing “MTSS” or a Multi-Tiered System of Support. By definition, MTSS is a tiered framework, which promotes school improvement through engaging, research-based academic and behavioral practices. North Carolina employs a systems approach, using data-driven problem solving to maximize growth for all students. Click here for more information!
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Rockingham County Schools https://www.rock.k12.nc.us
NC Wise Owl www.ncwiseowl.org
Grolier Online go.grolier.com/frameless.html
Google www.google.com/
The Best Children's Books http://www.the-best-childrens-books.org
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Be There
Be There is a multimedia campaign designed to inspire families to become more involved in their children's education.
The Idea Behind the Be There Campaign:
Constant inspirational reminders to Be There for children that will change behaviors and make connecting with children the new norm throughout our nation.
Be There Goals:
• To improve student achievement through increased family involvement.
• To align parent activities with state/district goals.
• To support educators by making it easier for parents to become effective partners.
• To show families that simple, easy connections with children make a huge difference.
For more information on Be There, visit their website at www.bethere.org
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Douglass Newsletters
Click on the links to view current and past newsletters.