Pinedale Elementary School is an average public school that has a very strong faculty. Like most schools, your child will benefit the most if they get the right teacher. The majority of the staff follows the principal's outstanding leadership. Unfortunately, the bad teachers are extremely bad. The
... Read more principal is protective of all of his teachers, good and bad. The result, the bad are not replaced. The fact that they stick out in the crowd of good instructors illustrates Pinedale's positive environment. The curriculum does not have art or music so we provide additional instruction to our children in these areas. Extra-curricular activities are lacking. The curriculum is test driven. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/12/09
My niece goes to this school and absolutley loves it she loves her teacher!!!
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Posted by a other on 03/16/09
My children have been going to Pinedale for 2.5 years. I like Pinedale because the parents are always welcome at the school and are encouraged to be involved. Also, all of the staff and many of the teachers always remember mine and my husband's name as well as our children's name. Even in public they
... Read more will walk up and say hi. We are a military family and the staff makes an effort to understand the military child's difficulties and help them. I only gave 4 stars because I feel like school is not very fun here. It is all read read read and math math math. There is no recess and no music or art. I also feel like they only teach to pass the tests and not to help the child understand. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/03/08
For those parent's with children at Pinedale for the first time. Pinedale has been going through its accreditation process and how the children are doing on tests determines if the school recieves its accreditation or not. Through the test from the previous year the problem areas are identified and
... Read more more attention is given to those area to help ensure the children are where they need to be on the national average. Obviously the parent that says that art and music are not taught at the school has never spent any time themselves there. The school has a music teacher as a part of their faculity. The school has grade level musicals through out the year. The school has a after school choir that is called Music Express for students in the upper grades. The school also has an after school art club for the children in the 3rd grade. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/27/08
We moved to this school after Christmas break this year. So far we like the school okay, but there are a few issues I feel I need to share. The main one, is that the school focuses too much on test prep. The kids sit and practice math facts to prepare themselves for the tests. They only do 1 recess
... Read more a day, which is paired with PE, and there is no art or music that we have seen yet. My daughter is pretty unhappy here for this reason. They are focusing too much on the academics and forgot that school needs to be fun too. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/04/08
Before we moved here we heard how great a certain school was in the area and was disappointed to learn we were zoned for Pinedale and evened considered a private school. We decided to give Pinedale a chance and I must say we love it. Parent involvement is greatly encouraged and you always feel welcomed
... Read more by the staff. I have sat in on my child's class several times and can definitely see how no child is left behind. The teachers work very hard to help every child in the area they may need some extra attention. I encourage all who are moving here to look at parent reviews of the area schools as they are more accurate. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/05/07
I am very pleased with all of the faculity and staff of Pinedale Elementary School.
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Posted by a parent on 09/23/06
Our daughter has been attending Pinedale since Kindergarten and she is currently in the third grade. We are very pleased with her teacher Mrs. Griffin and the entire Pinedale staff. There are many things that the children can be involved in. All of the parents pull together and work as a team side
... Read more by side with the teachers. What a great experience for our children. The teachers and office workers 'Know' who you are when you call and show that they care even during the busiest of days. Keep up the Great work Pinedale Staff and Principal! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/24/05
my children have attended pinedale for three years now and i truely enjoy the school and the opportunities it has for them. i do not belive there could be a better principal. you go mr. retherford! the inconsistents of having subteachers in and out of class is very challenging for my child. i pray to
... Read more get this year over and hopefully children who are assigned to her class next year will have strong self teaching skills they will surely need them. 5th grade for my son has been plesant. i have enjoyed the different activties. thanks ms addaway and the 5th grade staff Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/22/05
my son recently transferred to pinedale and we are very pleased with every aspect of the school. his teacher, ms stewart, is wonderful and he is adjusting very well. i am thankful for the kind and caring staff at the school as well as the student body.
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* 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:
656
Students per teacher:
15
Full-time teachers:
43
Number of classrooms:
32
Special Education
Learning Differences, Speech/Language Pathologists, 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
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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.
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.
Enterprise schools — Pinedale Elementary School is located at 207 Plaza Dr, Enterprise AL 36330. 207 Plaza Dr is in the 36330 ZIP code in Enterprise, AL The school district for Pinedale Elementary School is the Enterprise City School District. Pinedale Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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