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The school\u2019s mission, vision, and values align directly with the district\u2019s, with an intentional focus on engineering. Downtown Elementary Magnet Academy\u2019s program uniquely accomplishes this through high student engagement and an engineering curriculum that prepares students to become leaders capable of solving challenges.<\/p>\n
Magnet Mission<\/strong>: Our mission is to explore engineering excellence by building upon each scholar\u2019s strengths and interests using collaboration, problem-solving, and critical thinking.<\/p>\n Magnet Vision<\/strong>: Our vision is to provide engineering experiences using an inquiry-based curriculum that embraces student creativity and teaches critical thinking and reasoning skills.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=kMM1gRyAY8c” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_button button_url=”https:\/\/sites.muscogee.k12.ga.us\/downtown\/admissions\/” button_text=”Attend DEMA! Apply Today!” button_alignment=”center” _builder_version=”4.27.5″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”23px” button_text_color=”#1f3153″ button_bg_color=”#fbdc5b” button_border_width=”2px” button_border_color=”#1f3153″ button_icon=”$||divi||400″ button_icon_color=”#1f3153″ global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Applications for <\/span>2027-28 Magnet Applications<\/strong> <\/span>open <\/span>Monday, November 16, 2026 at 8:00 AM<\/strong> and close Friday, February 5, 2027 at 11:59 PM.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ fullwidth=”on” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_fullwidth_image src=”https:\/\/sites.muscogee.k12.ga.us\/downtown\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/114\/2026\/08\/Website-Header-2.png” title_text=”Website Header (2)” _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_fullwidth_image][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” background_image=”https:\/\/sites.muscogee.k12.ga.us\/downtown\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/114\/2025\/12\/White-Modern-Linktree-Background-4.png” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/sites.muscogee.k12.ga.us\/downtown\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/114\/2026\/11\/863455331_1592657492667082_3562718140110591720_n.jpg” title_text=”863455331_1592657492667082_3562718140110591720_n” _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.27.8″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/sites.muscogee.k12.ga.us\/downtown\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/114\/2026\/11\/864187534_1592829972649834_1338443128045204127_n.jpg” title_text=”864187534_1592829972649834_1338443128045204127_n” _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”636px” height=”707px” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.9″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”19px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n DEMA is proud to celebrate Mrs. Bell and Ms. Alexander for their outstanding dedication to our students, families, and school community!<\/p>\n Mrs. Bell\u2019s bright smile, contagious personality, and passion for teaching create a classroom where students feel loved, valued, and supported. Through high-quality instruction, encouragement, and meaningful relationships, she helps students reach their full potential. As a dedicated teacher, supportive colleague, and school leader, Mrs. Bell wears many hats and consistently steps up wherever she is needed.<\/p>\n Ms. Alexander, DEMA\u2019s Paraprofessional of the Year, brings kindness, positive energy, and a helping hand to everything she does. Whether encouraging students, assisting teachers, or building relationships with families, she goes above and beyond to help others succeed. Her teamwork, dependability, and caring spirit make a difference every day.<\/p>\n Both of these remarkable women bring joy to our school and reflect the heart of our DEMA family. 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