Welcome to The Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mountain’s web site!  At Dawson, we believe we have created a truly unique learning environment for children—and that supports the entire family! 

First, we are child-centered in every aspect of the school’s operation.  What does this mean?  Simply stated, it means that we consider everything to include schedules, lesson plans, extracurricular activities, and communication from the perspective of the child/student.  We put children—and their learning—first at Dawson.

Second, our teachers use  active learning strategies to get students involved in the learning process—and to take personal responsibility for their own learning and achievement!

Third, we provide a state-of-the-art holistic educational experience that integrates reading, writing, speaking, visual arts, performance arts, technology and physical activity into each child’s activities throughout the school cycle.  Our multi-dimensional approach helps each child learn and achieve his/her own potential.

Finally, we use positive, encouraging approaches to guide all our interactions with Dawson students.  We believe research strongly supports the value of a strong relationship between teachers and students in an academic setting.  Our teachers, coaches and all support staff are encouragers, cheerleaders and “believers” in our special Dawson Bears. 

We hope you will want to learn more about this very special place that is The Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mountain.  Please come visit us, take a tour and explore this school where we make learning an extraordinary adventure.  Dawson children love to come to school each and every day!