TIS is a great school. It was definitely a transitional time for my child, but the teachers worked with me and my child to help during this time. My child left completely prepared for middle school. I'm not in the 'church group' or other social group that is referred to in other reviews. I simply went
... Read more to the school and told them I was interested in playing a part in my child's education. The administrators, office staff, and others were always friendly and even asked if I would like to start volunteering (which is something parents usually sign up to do). I know every child is different, but we definitely had a wonderful experience at TIS and wish we could have stayed there longer than 2 years. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/04/09
The teachers at this school are definitely out of touch and burnt out and need to retire or get a new career. The office staff and principal is very professional and really need to clean the slate ann hire teachers who care.
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Posted by a parent on 12/04/08
My child has always had supportive teachers and since she has been at this school her grades are awful and she is having a difficult time keeping up. She feels that the teachers are leaving her behind.
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Posted by a parent on 11/17/08
TIS is an extreme school, meaning the teachers are extremely for themselves and against the students. My 2 sons attended here for 2 very unfortunate years where they not only felt alone and out of place but unwanted and unapprectiated by their teachers. Thank goodness this year we could afford a local
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Posted by a parent on 09/11/08
As the parent of a student in GRC, I can attest to the fact that the parents are no more friendly to me than they are to those whose children aren't in the program. Unless you are able to volunteer or be at the school to schmooze all the time, it seems like no one even cares who you are. This entire
... Read more community is so cliquish, it's like being in high school all over again. The level of teaching is average, but there seems to be a high level of apathy among many of the teachers. With only a few exceptions, they don't really seem to care. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/02/08
This is a good school, but what they say is true. If your child is not on the honor roll there is not much support. The parents are not friendly unless you attend the same church or other functions. The principal this year is very nice and professional. The assistant principal Ms. Grimes is great too.
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Posted by a parent on 03/09/08
This school is great if you have a child that is in GRC or maintains an A-B average. For those students that struggle and have ADD you can forget support. You will receive a passing grade to move you ahead to the next grade, but SAT scores says it all! Now you know why this school does not meet AYP.
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Posted by a parent on 08/29/07
This is a great school where teachers and principals are willing to go the extra mile to educate and care for students!
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Posted by a parent on 07/01/07
Great school if you are a select group of people who attend the same church, pool, baseball/softball teams etc... We moved to Alabaster a year ago and felt extremely out of place upon entering this school's office and even my childs classroom as did my child all year at TIS. Definitely a 'good ole'
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Posted by a parent on 06/10/07
Thompson Intemediate students have opportunities to participate in some great programs. They learn to make Powerpoint presentations in the 4th grade. There is a great after school program called 'Hands on Science' that students can take. The principal greets students at the door with a smile each
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Alabaster schools — Thompson Intermediate School is located at 10019 Highway 119, Alabaster AL 35007. 10019 Highway 119 is in the 35007 ZIP code in Alabaster, AL The school district for Thompson Intermediate School is the Shelby County School District. Thompson Intermediate School is a Public school that serves grade levels 4 - 5.
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