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Robert Shaw Traditional Theme

Dekalb County Schools

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Our Mission 
Our mission at Robert Shaw Traditional Theme School is to promote a caring, safe, and supportive environment where academic success, technology use, and the arts create positive thinkers, a sense of understanding, productive and responsible citizens in a changing society.  We strive to encourage our parents, teachers, and community stakeholders to be actively involved in structuring the minds of our students in a positive learning process.
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About Mr. Robert Shaw
Our school was named in honor of Mr. Robert Shaw, a devoted and outstanding citizen in the Scottdale, Georgia community.  As a pioneer in education, he acquired and donated 11 acres of land upon which the school now stands.  This was one of his major contributions to the cause of education.  The land was donated in 1951, and construction began in 1954.  The school welcomed 741 students in 1955 and was dedicated on December 11, 1955.  

The efforts of Mr. Shaw had a profound impact on the citizens of Scottdale.  He encouraged citizens to register to vote and was committed to developing a well-educated community.  Robert Shaw Elementary School, built for the Scottdale community, continues to serve the community in the 21st century.  
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About Robert Shaw Traditional Theme School
Robert Shaw Traditional Theme School is a school within a community that attracts elementary students from neighboring schools because of its unique features designed to meet the needs of students and parents.  The traditional theme school is designed to offer students a comprehensive, interdisciplinary educational program in a highly structured setting.  Students are active participants in a challenging programs which includes home study projects and exposure to world language.  A cross-curricular instructional approach leads to more research centered assignments and hands-on projects requiring problem solving and critical thinking.  Parents are a vital part of the program as they work to reinforce the instructional program and to provide support to the school.
Selection Process
To attend Robert Shaw Traditional Theme School, students must submit an application to the DeKalb County School Choice Office and are selected via a lottery system.  For more information, please visit https://www.dekalbschoolsga.org/school-choice/.
Mandatory Uniform Dress
Students are required to adhere to the following dress code:
1.  Uniform pants (straight leg, no denim material, overalls or bell-bottoms) - Colors: solid navy blue or khaki
2.  Uniform skirt, dress, skort or shorts (fingertip length or longer) - Colors: solid navy blue or khaki
3.  Uniform shoes (no boots nor decorations - closed toe only) - Color: solid black
4.  Uniform shirts (polo or blouse with collar) - only Robert Shaw logo permitted - Colors: white, navy, or light blue
5.  Uniform sweaters or sweatshirts (cardigan, v-neck, or vest) - only Robert Shaw logo permitted - Colors: solid navy or white
6.  Hijab/KaMar head coverings (no logos, hats, nor decorations) - Colors: solid navy blue, light blue, white or beige/tan
7.  Uniform socks/tights (no socks below ankle, leggings, jeggings, lace nor decorations) - Colors: solid navy blue, black or white
8.  Uniform belt (for pants or shorts with belt loops, no logos, nor decorations - Colors: solid brown, black, or navy