Both of my daughters go to curry. We moved here from North Carolina and I can tell you that the Teachers and the school staff put NC schools to shame. The Curry Staff is great and I wouldn't think of letting them go anywhere else. Keep up the great work Maurice Savard
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Posted by a parent on 01/14/09
I wrote a detailed review before, but it was rejected. This time I will keep it simple. While Curry is not a BAD school, it has several flaws. As with any school probably, if your kid isn't a teachers kid or friend of one, they will get less attention than the rest of the class. Several of the teachers,
... Read more not all, do not teach enough. The curriculum is geared more towards the kids who have problems in class while the kids who learn easily are not challenged at all. The principal is a great person, but too easy going and does not enforce authority enough. Yes their scores are excellent on the school's report card, but thats because the education level is very easy! I'd like to see more dicipline for trouble children and a more advanced curriculum! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/09/08
This is a wonderful school. There is alot of parent involvement.The teachers are excellent. We dont have any major complaints with Curry. I recommend it to anyone.
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Posted by a parent on 11/19/05
Curry Elementary is one of the best schools around. Mr. Rowe, his faculty, parents, and others are constantly working together improving our school. The staff is always searching for ways to help each student. The school has grown so much in the past two years not only in the enrollment but in the
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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.
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Jasper schools — Curry Elementary School is located at 85 Yellow Jacket Dr, Jasper AL 35503. 85 Yellow Jacket Dr is in the 35503 ZIP code in Jasper, AL The school district for Curry Elementary School is the Walker County School District. Curry Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 4.
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