As a second time around parent at Chestnut Grove - I remember being promissed that the trailers would be removed by the time my child was in 5th grade. He is 19 now and my younger child is in the third grade - still there. The school is over-crowded, teachers are stretched to the maximum with in-flux
... Read more of additional students, and overall, the feeling at CGES is - don't ask or comment - we will handle it (as in parental involvement). The only thing I dread more is going to another round of Austin High. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/20/08
As a former teacher, I watch and listen with critical senses. I am forever amazed at the dedication, patience, and passion that the teachers have at CGE! I have two children enrolled and declined invitations to the local magnet school. We have a PTA that is 2nd to none and provides funding for any
... Read more worthy program or idea our teachers have. Our principal will not be found wearing a bunny costume at Spring fling, but make no mistake, every decision she makes is made with our children's best interest at heart. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/05/08
Chestnut Grove is an excellent elementary school, with a dedicated caring faculty and staff! This year they have started an amazing new program for students. Mrs. Angie Whittington is training the students in Stephen Covey's Seven Habits of Highly Effective Teens, as well as coaching teachers to use
... Read more those principles in their day to day teaching strategies. The goal is to train all staff and students to maximize their potential by using these basic principles of leadership. I can already see such a positive difference in my children! They are learning responsibility, leadership characteristics, and the importance of setting goals for their lives. The positive atmosphere in this school reinforces the students' sense of self-worth and self-esteem! I appreciate the role these wonderful teachers are playing in my childrens' education. Thank you Mrs. Lauretta Teague, Mrs. Whittington, and all of our faculty and staff of Chestnut Grove Elementary School, Decatur, Alabama! Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/01/06
My child had Ms. Whittington this year and she is the best teacher I have ever seen. Mrs. Teague is also amazing. I love this school!
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Posted by a parent on 05/24/04
Mrs. Teague has done an exceptional job as principal of Chestnut Grove Elementary. She is warm, loving and nuturing to the children in her school. She provides her faculty with innovative professional development training, ensures that students are being challenged academically to meet the Alabama
... Read more Courses of Study criteria and she establishes a positive rapport with all of her students by allowing them to come into her office regularly to read to her. My hat goes off to Mrs. Teague and her faculty! Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/04/04
We have 2 Children in the second grade at Chestnut Grove and they love it! I think Mrs Teague(the principal) is doing a wonderful job. The teachers that we have this year have been excellent so far. Last year, my daughter's teacher, Mrs. Whittington, had such a positive impact on her that she wants her
... Read more to stay there until she can get through college and take her class over as a first grade teacher. Schools are like banks, you can only get out of them what you put into them. It is our job as parent(s) to continue their education at home as well. My hat goes off to all of our teachers who invest in the lives of our kids...Thank you Chestnut Grove...Warren and Candace Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/14/03
Principal doesn't listen to parents. She does not encourage parent participation. There are some great teachers at the school but they are limited in what they can do because of the principal. There are also some poor teachers also and if your child gets one of these teachers then there is nothing you
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School Profile for Chestnut Grove Elementary School
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Test Year: 2008
Chestnut Grove Elementary School
Decatur City School District
Alabama
* In 2007-2008 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Decatur schools — Chestnut Grove Elementary School is located at 3205 Cedarhurst Dr Sw, Decatur AL 35603. 3205 Cedarhurst Dr Sw is in the 35603 ZIP code in Decatur, AL The school district for Chestnut Grove Elementary School is the Decatur City School District. Chestnut Grove Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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