to me this is the best school my children could attend
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Posted by a parent on 10/30/07
My child has attended Geneva Elementary school ever since kindergarten. They are not meeting the needs of the children at this school. Some of the rooms are rusty and in need of desperate care. Some of the children are in such lack of discipline that it interferes with others educations. If you are not
... Read more a favorite of certain teachers or principals your child will not be recognized for their potential. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/26/07
We have had 3 wonderful years at Mulkey Elementary everyone has been great. The Vice Principal was very helpful with any problems that arose. Bullying was stopped as soon as it was reported. Very proud to be a panther!
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Posted by a parent on 05/30/07
This school is very unconcerned with the needs of children with ld's or special education needs. You have to go threw chaos to be heard. They do not let parent's be involved with the children in class. I made several attempts to communicate with teachers, especially 1st grade to help my son. As long
... Read more as it is on their terms maybe you can. You will have to fight for your childs rights and go out of the city to get things done right. The middle school and high school is not any better. I have children at each one. You have to have all your childs needs in writing and supply them with medical documents etc. To even be considered for a conference. The principal is very political and if your not on the buddy buddy team you will be brushed off or considered an angry parent. I haven't given up! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/23/04
This school is very politically motivated. So if you are in the right crowd I guess you will be alright. However, for the other 95% there might be a problem. My child would come to me not wanting to go to school, asking if I could home-school him or move him to another school,this was very out of
... Read more character and as I spoke with him I discovered he had been paddled more than once for petty acts. When I asked to fill out the paper work that states my child cannot be paddled I was told by the principal 'The state of Alabama gives me the right to paddle your child and there's nothing you can do about it.' I removed my child from that school so, I beg to differ. Is this really where you want your child to go? How can they learn if they don't feel safe? Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/20/04
I am quite disappointed with the teachers in the first and second grades. The school has real high schol spirit but not alot for the younger kids to be involved with.
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School Profile for James A Mulkey Elementary School
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Test Year: 2008
James A Mulkey Elementary School
Geneva 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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Gifted and Talented
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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
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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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Geneva schools — James A Mulkey Elementary School is located at 800 W Meadow Ave, Geneva AL 36340. 800 W Meadow Ave is in the 36340 ZIP code in Geneva, AL The school district for James A Mulkey Elementary School is the Geneva City School District. James A Mulkey Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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