New Student Registration: Registration is online. Please click here to register. If you need assistance, please call 215-400-3570 for an appointment.
Please click here for Dobson School Supply Lists for 22-23.
Please click here for our Uniform Policy.
The 5th Police District and our PDAC will be giving away FREE SCHOOL SUPPLIES on Friday August 26th from 3pm-7pm at our District Headquarters. Please click here for more information.
Necessary Forms for Students
All Dobson Parents, please complete by clicking: COVID-19 Testing Permission Form
Students who will be entering Kindergarten, grades 1, 2, 3, and 7 are required to submit the DENTAL FORM upon returning to school.
The SDP PHYSICAL EXAMINATION FORM must be completed for students in Kindergarten and grades 1, and 7.
Students who will be receiving medication during school hours must return this completed MEDICATION FORM.
Please email Nurse Mark Robinson for questions: mgrobinson@philasd.org
SDP Summer Reading List 2022 (By Grade Band)
Get started with planning for the upcoming 22-23 school year by marking these important dates (August – October) in your calendar and checking back in August for other important updates, including school supplies. You can find important dates for the full academic year by clicking here.
School Start Time: 9:00 AM
School End Time: 3:39 PM
Half-day Dismissal Time: 12:39 PM
Our Vision
To provide a high-quality education that develops the curiosity and talents of our students while fostering agency to make a positive impact in their community and the world around them.
Our Mission
James Dobson Elementary School is a small, inclusive school community that cultivates the foundation of lifelong learning by fostering high expectations through authentic and meaningful instruction. We value working together with our families, neighbors and partners to continuously reach higher heights in each child’s educational experience. Our school develops the individuality of the whole child through our three main pillars: Respect, Empathy, and Integrity.