My son is going into second grade.His first grade teacher Mrs Lindsey was awesome and we could have not had a better year. The principal and office staff we are very greatful for. We have alot of children in this school, but they make sure to know each and everyone . Brooks staff and school is very
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Posted by a parent on 07/12/08
I have had two children to go through here. It is a great elementary school. Tosha Behel is by far, the best teacher a mother could ask for her child. She helped to conquer my child being dyslexic by her support both educationally and mentally. Without her guidance, he may have felt his reading disability
... Read more was a problem instead of a 'gift of looking at things differently'. Thanks for all of the teachers we have had along the way. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/30/08
My daughter entered first grade reading on a beginning K level and ended the year reading on a fourth grade level. She loves school and her teachers. Second grade is just as great! Great team work between teachers and parents makes for a positive experience for all involved.
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Posted by a parent on 11/17/07
Brooks is a wonderful elementary school. They care about the students and it shows in everything they do. My son is in Mrs. Allen's class, where he receives great care and attention. 'I would like to thank Mrs. Allen for everything she has done for my child. I can honestly say she is a true teacher
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Posted by a parent on 05/29/06
Brooks is an awesome school! There is so much parent involvement, everyone is willing to lend support to the teachers and staff. My daughter is in Ms. Brown's class K. Ms. Brown is such an great teacher that my daughter wants to go to school each day because she is afraid that she will miss out
... Read more on something wonderful. She is such an out-going teacher. The counselors are very helpful and kind. The staff is always waiting to assist and provide information. The principal is everywhere. He is involved in all events and is outside the school each day keeping an eye on the children and welcoming them to school. My daughter knows him as well as she knows her teacher. I give Brooks Elementary 5 stars. They do an superb job! Sandy Buttrum Read less
* 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:
958
Students per teacher:
14
Full-time teachers:
67
Number of classrooms:
60
Special Education
Early Childhood Special Needs, Emotionally Challenged, Learning Differences, Mentally Challenged, Physically Challenged, Speech/Language Pathologists
Vocational Education
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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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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Killen schools — Brooks Elementary School is located at 100 School Ln, Killen AL 35645. 100 School Ln is in the 35645 ZIP code in Killen, AL The school district for Brooks Elementary School is the Lauderdale County School District. Brooks Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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