I have been involved with Farley for 8 years. As a parent of a special needs child and a normal child, you could not ask for a better school. The principle Dr. White has been the biggest supporter of the special needs and has created a great program for these kids and has always hired excellent teachers.
... Read more Other Huntsville City Schools should model their special needs programs after Farley especially the upper grade schools. Initially I was not involved much with the PTA but have ended up serving on the PTA Board the past two years. All I can say is the PTA cares about the children and teachers and works hard to provide the best possible learning environment. What a fun team to work with. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/15/08
best school in in the city. the staff are seconf to none. had a chance to ear lunch w/my child last month and the food was top notch. props to the kitchen manager.
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Posted by a parent on 02/26/08
Farley is an excellent school with wonderful teachers and Dr. White is an amazing principal. She always takes time to get to know the students and parents. The 5th grade is excellent with the Williamsburg Trip. I think that most people who have written displeasing reviews have not taken into consideration
... Read more the NO Child Left Behind act, which is bussing underprivledged children from some of the lower class neighborhoods. This is happing with all public schools not just Farley. Read less
Posted by a other on 11/02/07
Farley Elementary has a wonderful staff. Dr. White is a caring and compassionate woman who also is a great principal. Farley has a great special ed teacher Mrs. Burns. She made the greatest difference in my adopted son's academic outlook. Mrs. Miles is a wonderful second grade teacher as is Mrs.
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Posted by a parent on 07/25/07
We have been with Farley 3 years. Your experience is what you make it! My children have had excellent teachers. There is always a need for more parent involvement, at every school. Dr. White will always make time to speak with you and the office staff is wonderful. The PTA is a little clique-ish
... Read more but I have heard that of most schools. The art, music, and PE program are great. The school is always striving toward academic excellence. I would not want my children anywhere else! Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/10/07
We are currently in our 7th year with children at Farley. We have been extremely happy with the teachers and the principal there. I would not want my children to go anywhere else! I have not been able to help at the school very much this year due to a sick child but I will definitely be back to volunteer!
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Posted by a teacher on 05/15/07
Wonderful school. The parents need to be more involved in the activities and PTA. The teachers and staff are great. Lots of opportunities for the children.
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Posted by a parent on 03/11/07
There are more volunteers in the school than just 5. Let's not forget those serving as room mom and extended board members. I have served in all of those areas. I do not think that the pta runs the school. Yes they handle the meetings and contribute greatly in areas that need it but Dr. White makes
... Read more all of the decisions concerning the school. The teachers are awesome and make it worthwhile. I also love the small town feel of the school and yet there is such a great variety of people from all over the world. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/14/06
My child went to Farley and we were happy to begin with but became very dissappointed later on. PTA runs that school, not the principal.
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Posted by a parent on 06/02/06
I agree that Farley used to be a really great school but it has gone down. We've been here 7 years and it's getting worse. There is hardly any parental involvement except for the usual 5 or 6 that volunteer for everything. We are leaving Farley this year. It's been a bad experience for my child. The
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Huntsville schools — Farley Elementary School is located at 2900 Green Cove Rd Sw, Huntsville AL 35803. 2900 Green Cove Rd Sw is in the Hays Commercial neighborhood and 35803 ZIP code in Huntsville, AL The school district for Farley Elementary School is the Huntsville City Schools. Farley Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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