So far I am so impressed. This school has really made me feel at peace, The staff is warm and makes a parent feel welcome. The nurse is great as well. My child is fatally allergic to peanuts, and she has done everything in her power to make sure my child has a safe year. The best experience I've
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Posted by a parent on 08/18/08
This school is by far the best in Enterprise. Mr. Rutherford is wonderful. We bought our home in 'Harrand Creek' largely because of this school. They are also very supportive of military families and do their best to make the transition smoother.
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Posted by a parent on 08/01/08
Wow what a difference Mr. Rutherford has made this year. New activites, excitement in teachers, students & parents. We love the school & staff.
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Posted by a parent on 04/01/07
The changes at this school in just a year are fantastic! The school was recently a model site for the Alabama Reading Initiative, and has consistently scored high overall in reading/phonics. The teachers seem driven to achieve, and I would suspect that this enthusiasm transfers to the students. The school
... Read more overall has improved, from the teachers to the building itself, with its new history-themed decor--all much more people-friendly. The new principal and his staff are to be commended! Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/27/07
Overall, the school is Great! Most of the teachers are Fabulous! The principal is okay. There are concerns about a couple of teachers, however, these concerns are not addressed by the principal. Could use some improvement.
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Posted by a parent on 09/16/06
Last year, HCE got a new principal, and the changes are amazing. He is personable, caring, interested, yet not a push-over. Tthe new atmosphere will encourage parental involvement instead of discouraging it.Kudos all around.
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Posted by a parent on 08/09/06
After reading the reviews listed on Harrand Creek I wanted to give an update on this school. There has been a turnover made. We now have a wonderful new Principle. Mr. Rutherford is nothing short of wonderful for the school and all the children. He takes time daily to get to know all the children on
... Read more a personal basis and he's always readily available to parents for any questions/concerns even on a walk-in basis. He has really turned this school around and focuses entirely on the students. I have been very impressed! I have only had pleasant experiences with teachers as well as the guidance counselor. I have 3 children in this school district including one who has learning disabilities and feel they have really gone above and beyond to see that all of my kids have received personal attention in all academic areas. Way to Go HCE! Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/05/05
Harrand Creek is a great school. There are numerous programs and activities that many other chldren are not exposed to. Extra care is taken by the faculty and staff to ensure that all children are safe. I am glad that I found a great school like HC for my children.
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Posted by a parent on 04/28/05
My son is currently attending the school and I have to agree with the other comments. I personally have had no issues with the principal but I can see where these problems stem from. Dr. Townsend clearly has no direct contact with parents and there is a very clear atmosphere of transparency in the school.
... Read more Simply put, if there is a problem as a parent you really have no clear person to contact. This seems deliberate. My biggest gripe with the school is that WAY too much emphasis is put on devising complex schemes to reward behavior and much less on advanced curriculum. My son is in the 2nd grade and still doing single-digit addition when he should be doing more complex math and simple spelling words. Given the advantage of small class size, this school should be challenging students and putting them ahead of students in bigger cities. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/06/05
Harrand Creek is an overall 'good school.' Having read the previous reviews, I must say that some of the comments are right on target, others are missing the mark. The principal of this school is one of the worst I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. Fortunately, there are several GOOD teachers
... Read more in this school and my child has one of them this year. There are several BAD teachers as well...one that needed to retire 10 years ago! My child had her last year. I am a firm believer in leadership and discipline. This school has virtually NO leadership and an unfair way of providing discipline. With new leadership, this school could flourish! Unfortunately, you have to 'know someone' in order to get things like this accomplished in this town! Too bad for the kids! Read less
School Profile for Harrand Creek Elementary School
Test scores
Enrollment
Programs
Resources
ARMT* Test Scores
Grade Level:
Test Year: 2008
Harrand Creek Elementary School
Enterprise 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.
Student enrollment:
372
Students per teacher:
13
Full-time teachers:
28
Number of classrooms:
20
Special Education
Gifted Students, Learning Differences, Title I
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
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.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Homes for sale near Harrand Creek Elementary School
Enterprise schools — Harrand Creek Elementary School is located at 216 Morgan Ln, Enterprise AL 36330. 216 Morgan Ln is in the 36330 ZIP code in Enterprise, AL The school district for Harrand Creek Elementary School is the Enterprise City School District. Harrand Creek Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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