I attended Geneva County from Kindergarten though 12th grade. All of the teachers I had while attending were very caring and supportive. They went above and beyond what was required of them to make sure that I succeeded. Starting in elementary school, where I had a tremendous amount of difficulty
... Read more with English and spelling, my teachers introduced me fun and creative ways of learning and studying. With out this extra measure of caring I would not have been able to form a solid educational foundation. The 'extra mile' approach to learning did not stop there! When I entered high school the teachers only seemed to expand upon this idea. They understood that all children do not learn the same. They would incorporate book work as well as hands on learning whenever possible. Student involvement was the key to a successful class for all my teachers. I highly recommend this school. Read less
Posted by a student on 03/16/09
I do agree on the princpal she is a very rude stuck up person. My kids goes there and my oldest daughter has been there for 2 yrs. and everytime I have to talk to the principal she blows me off. I think if she really cares she needs to show it and not act like she is better than anyone. I have never
... Read more seen nobody like her. We need someone caring and will listen to a parent and understand you and the child. I don't know much bout the school but all the schools my 2 children has attended the principal has been very, very nice and generous to anybody (Ashford Elementary), if your woundering. But for the teachers they are awesome with my kids I have a Kindergarden and the teacher is very sweet, 1st grade very sweet, 3rd grade is very sweet. But we need a real principal. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/20/09
I am not impressed with this school at all! The lack of caring among the teachers is small compared to the rudeness of the principal. As an onlooker, I can not imagine working for a principal who demeans the teachers and children as much as the administration does here. It is no wonder we can't find
... Read more / keep good teachers. Geneva County Elementary is only as good as the principal> who leaves a lot to be desired. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/20/09
As a parent of a student who attended this school last year, I was very impressed with my child's teacher. However, the new principal is very rude and harsh with the parents, students and staff. She seems not to know what she is doing. It is well known amoung the community that she is using this school
... Read more and position as a stepping stone to go to another school where her children are attending but live out of that zone. I see her around town and she is very impersonal and cold. She is the reason many teachers want to leave. I will be glad to see that principal move on where she obviously wants to be. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/07/09
My son is a student at this elementary school, and sometimes I wonder what goes on in these class rooms. Last year my son had a certain teacher, who would not return my calls, and would not even write me back when I sent a note. I never did take this matter any further. For one thing the year was about
... Read more over, and I thought next year will be different. Well in some ways it has, but I have to say when my other son was in this school which was about 4 yrs ago, I tell you ahd some good caring teachers. I'm not saying that they all are not caring, I just see a little improvement would help alot. I could name the not so caring to the real concerned teachers, but I would not do that. They know who they are. CONCERNED PARENT Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/06/08
My daughter has been attending this school going on four years now. Our former principal did a wonderful job. Thanks, Mrs. Howard. This school has such great potential, if it were not for some narrow minded people who would like to see things differently. I have had no trouble with the school system
... Read more itself, but the bus transportation leaves alot to be desired. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/26/07
I moved my son from Mulkey Elementary School when he was in the third grade. Due to their curriculum he was behind the rest of the third grade children in Hartford. He had not been exposed to multiplication and was well behind the other students. His new teacher was very understanding and worked with
... Read more him over and beyond the call of duty. She kept me informed and helped to make this a smooth transition. I would recommend this school to any parent. The teachers and staff there are very concerned for the well-being of your child as well as seeing that they receive the best education possible. This school is working hard to make Geneva County a better place and if you have any doubts look at the scores. They speak for themselves. GCES is about the students, they offer a positive learning environment in which all children will benefit. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/20/04
My child transferred to this school during the school year with terrible grades. Geneva County Elementary School her grades got worse. I was told that she would not be able go to 3rd grade. However, when I changed schools for the 2003-2004 school year--They 'whited out' (on her report card!) that she
... Read more failed and changed all her grades from her previous school to 'A's' to pass her. They were not looking out for my daughter. Her current school would not allow her into 3rd after they reviewed her grading from both Schools. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/30/04
Nothing but trouble with this school, since day one. It took them forever to get my daughter's school records 'cause they had to get permission to call long distance. Which they were never able to do. I had to make all the arrangements between the schools. Then because her last school had not covered
... Read more what hartford was working on, she fell behind & the teacher told me that she was unable to give individual help-that I would need to catch her up myself. Not to mention, I repeatedly returned class work that was graded incorrecly. Read less
School Profile for Geneva County Elementary School
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ARMT* Test Scores
Grade Level:
Test Year: 2008
Geneva County Elementary School
Geneva County 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:
335
Students per teacher:
10
Full-time teachers:
32
Number of classrooms:
16
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
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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
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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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Hartford schools — Geneva County Elementary School is located at 819 S 6th Ave, Hartford AL 36344. 819 S 6th Ave is in the 36344 ZIP code in Hartford, AL The school district for Geneva County Elementary School is the Geneva County School District. Geneva County Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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