This is not an excellent school. I have two children attending this school. The boys and girls are treated so differently. The teachers focus more on trying to label the children with behavioral issues. My son attending another school before attending Going and had no issues. Every since attending Going
... Read more there has been problem after promblem. The teachers are not very well at speaking with the children. The teachers behave more like children. The principal is the leader of the entire mess. Don't send your child here if you can avoid it. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/01/09
Going Elementary School is a great schools. The faculty and staff are dedicated and work extemely hard to meet the needs of the boys and girls. The Principal has high expectations for all of the students and expects nothing but the best. She along with the teachers care about the boys and girls.
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Posted by a parent on 04/24/09
I love this school. The principal and teachers are great.
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Posted by a parent on 04/24/09
I have children who attend this school and it is not the best in Birmingham. It lacks creativity in its approach in teaching the children. The principal seems to micro manage teachers and tries to micro manage parents. Teaching the test seems to be top priority. The same assignments are given every
... Read more year. For example, if you have a child in the second and third grade your second grader will have the same assignments and projects your third grader had the previous year. There is no extracurricular activity for the children. The principal and some teachers yell too much at children. There is a lack of respect for the parents by the principal. The principal gets angry if you have any concerns or question anything that happens there. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/23/09
My son is in Second Grade there and the school has not impressed me or my child. He does not like going there to much yelling at the children
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Posted by a parent on 08/31/08
Goings is ok the school it self is old and not very accomadating.
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Posted by a parent on 05/29/08
I think that Going elementary is the best elementary in Birmingham especially in the Robuck, Huffman and Centerpoint area. They have the best academic programs with great teachers leading them. The parent involvment is good and a good assortment of extracurricular activities. I would highly recommend
... Read more this school to any parents moving to this side of town with kids in elementary to take them to Going. I think it would be a shame for them to close it down. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/14/07
'I think Going School is a great school. My daughter has attended Going for the past three years and the learning experience has exceeded my expectations. The teachers, principal, and staff are on one accord when it comes to the education, discipline and well being of our children. My hat goes off to
... Read more the staff at Going for such a great job! A.L. Cook, Exceptionally Proud Going Parent Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/07/07
Going is a small school and has a family type atmosphere. The teachers are meeting and exceeding bringing forth excellence in our children. The children are challenged in academics as well as social behavior. It is a Magnet school and an Empowerment for Excellence Zoned school. Parent participation
... Read more is outstanding. If you are looking for a school that still has the old values you grew up with, Going is the school. Proud Going Parent, Mrs. C. Bowers Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/28/07
I feel like the school is where it needs to be academically. But I have heard several (10+)parents of male students complain about the principal and her discipline. I have a daughter and son at this school and have had very few problems with my daughter. But like other parents, have not been pleased
... Read more with the way my son has been disciplined. Nor was I pleased with how I was treated as his parent. I was offended when the principal suggested that my son had learning and/or behavioral issues. I have since changed schools and seen a 100% difference in my son. He no longer has the problems that he had at this school. My only regret is that I did not change him sooner. So overall if you have a female child this is the way to go otherwise just say NO! Read less
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Student enrollment:
359
Students per teacher:
13
Full-time teachers:
27
Number of classrooms:
20
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Birmingham schools — Going Elementary School is located at 1015 N Martinwood Dr, Birmingham AL 35235. 1015 N Martinwood Dr is in the Huffman neighborhood and 35235 ZIP code in Birmingham, AL The school district for Going Elementary School is the Birmingham City Public School District. Going Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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