if u want ur child to be happy an safe the best school is monrovia
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Posted by a parent on 05/29/09
We chose this school district specifically, and schools were a huge part of our reason for moving to the Huntsville area. After one year, we're pleased with MES. Our daughter (contrary to one of the previous reviews) went from an academically troubled student to consistent A-B Honor Roll-er. Our son
... Read more remains a straight-A student and seems to have plenty of challenges to keep him engaged (chess club, DI, ACE). We were very happy to see that discipline problem-kids are not molly-coddled. Parent involvement is extreme. Plenty of activities, too - which I find a little unusual for an elementary school. On the downside, it seems like this entire school district spends too much time 'teaching the tests' and not enough time on general learning experiences. The kids get the facts for the tests, but they don't really learn how to apply what they know. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/27/09
It surprises me of the rating for extra curricular activities for Monrovia Elementary. This school provides several after-school clubs such as the Chess Club, which has one awards in all tournaments they have entered. They also have a Science Club, Art Club, Math Team, and a Destination Imagination Team.
... Read more We are very pleased with the many things this school has to offer. They are always adding new things each year. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/01/09
My family moved to Monrovia this year. My daughter went from a bright, happy A-B student who loved school to a troubled D-F student who cried at night because she didin't want to go to school. The level of communication was laughable. Thank God, she has a better teacher now. Things are definitely
... Read more not perfect but are much improved. She's happier and the parent-teacher communication is much improved. I still have complaints about the amount of work that has to be done at home. We spend approx. 2 hrs per night working with her. She has 4-5 tests per week. She also hates P.E. because they 'sit around' too much. She plays basketball, softball, and swims so that speaks volumes about the P.E. program. All in all, I would have made a different choice about schools and have plans to move out of the school district. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/31/08
I am a parent of a Kindergartener and I am very happy with the school. My impression was positive since I went for a visit when I was deciding where to buy my house. I visted all the schools in the area including Hampton Cove but I really like the personal attention I got at Monrovia by the principal,
... Read more teachers and volunteers. The education is reflected on the people that interact with my son everyday. The other schools were either overcrowded or they just sent me to check it out on my own. I want the best education my son can get and I am very please that they are already working on math in Kindergarten. If their curriculum is harder than other states GREAT. He will be able to be competitive. Spend time with your kids studying . This is not only the job of the teachers but of the Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/19/08
We have spent 3 years at Monrovia. Ist grade was horrible. MUCH harder curriculum wise than what our cousins got in other states . 2nd was much better, except for 2 'bad actors' in class that took up most of the teachers time. She left to have a baby in February. The substititue never got the kids
... Read more past the 7in subtraction. In 3rd grade they decided to do 'multiplication in 7 days', which was basically you teach your kid x amount of facts every night at home. We're going to move to get my kid out of there. I can't say it strongly enough- this is a BAD SCHOOL-this school. Most of the teachers don't teach and the principal doesn't listen. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/01/08
This school is wonderful. They push the children in a way both the parents and the child can enjoy without stress. They encourage reading past their grade level and reward children when they excel.
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Posted by a parent on 06/25/08
I'm giving Monrovia Elementary 2 thumbs down due to our daughters' first grade experience there. This wasn't first grade- it was a trial by fire and nobody seemed to care. I started calling the counsellor in September- and kept on over the year; she has never, to this day, called me back. We eventually
... Read more bought $300 worth of textbooks and paid to have our bright child tutored. Parents, beware of this school- they totally teach the standardized tests, even the DIEBELS, so the scores are inflated. The emphasis here is on looking good on paper, not whether your child actually learns anything. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/11/07
I also have a child in first grade at Monrovia and I think the curriculum is extremely hard. Between spelling words, spelling sentences from dictation and vocabulary, my daughter is expected to learn 40+ new words a week-many have three or more syllables and aren't part of a regular first grader's
... Read more vocabulary- this week she has starvation and romped in spelling.Her teacher pushes even more on them than the curriculum calls for, adding words in vocabulary, or an extra sentence in spelling. We are very involved parents, volunteer, and put in at least an hour a night every night studying with our child. The class is super competitive with weekly reading and writing contests that have clear winners and loosers. I don't think this is good for the kids' spirits. This teacher also really 'teaches' the standardized tests, so I question the validity of those high test scores. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/09/07
It is amazing the high standardized test scores reported considering the area's growth. Not a school for non-involved parents as the curriculum is challenging for my 1st graders. I believe the curriculum is sometimes too challenging for such small kids, but I can't argue with the results. High income,
... Read more well-educated area; homes appreciating 10%+ per year. New school being built approximately 2 miles away will alleviate overcrowding . Read less
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Huntsville schools — Monrovia Elementary School is located at 1030 Jeff Rd Nw, Huntsville AL 35806. 1030 Jeff Rd Nw is in the 35806 ZIP code in Huntsville, AL The school district for Monrovia Elementary School is the Madison County School District. Monrovia Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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