My son is in remission from cancer and he needs lots of special services and accomidations to help him succeed in school. I hear horror stories from other cancer moms and how hard they have to fight for these accomidations in their schools. We have never had to fight for these things. MES faculty bends
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Posted by a parent on 10/03/09
My son has been going to McAdory since Kindergarden, he loves his school. He has had some attention problems, but the teachers have been helpful with this. Proud to have my child at this school.
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Posted by a parent on 08/12/09
Most of the reviews have been from newer student's parents...here is one from a 5th grade student's parent! My child loves school...and since she has been at MES since kingergarten, well, I guess that tells you what we think of MES! I'm not saying that every day has been a bed of roses...but, for the
... Read more most part...we have had wonderful support from teachers, the principal, the office staff...all the way to the super PTA workers. It is a very family oriented school...and what I mean is, not only are actual families involved, but the whole school feels like one big family! We will truly be sad when this year ends and we have to move on up to Middle School. An added note, our child's teacher is new this year...Mrs. Raines-Langham...our child thinks she is fabulous! She has initiated a renewed excitement in our child...thank you Mrs. Raines-Langham!!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/23/08
My child just started kindergarten this month and is in Mrs. Papas' class. She has been great helping her adjust to the new environment and we are so pleased for our daughter to have her this year.
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Posted by a parent on 08/18/08
My son started kindergarten this year at MES. I checked out all of the private schools in the Birmingham area. Almost ALL private schools, when informed what district we were in, were astonished as to why I wasn't registering him at McAdory! One representative from SMCS said that she would put her child
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Posted by a parent on 08/18/08
My daughter was in Mrs. Thornton's kindergarten class for the 2007-2008 school year. She is the epitomy of what a kindergarten teacher should be. She is very nurturing yet teaches her students independence. If you are lucky enough to have her teach your child you will not be disappointed. She is
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Posted by a parent on 08/04/08
My son was in Mrs. Harris's kindergarden class for 2007-08. We Loved her, she was awesome!!!
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Posted by a parent on 06/01/08
MES I can say stands out from the rest. My child just can't get enough of MES. The teachers really do care and believe in giving each child what they need to be successful. When children have someone that believe in them they want to do thier best. It goes both ways also, As parents we have to do our
... Read more part. Education really does start at home. What I'm saying is don't fight your teachers, Work with them. Remember a good education is for the well being of each and every child. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/27/08
We love MES! Our child has a great teacher and is learning so much.
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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.
Student enrollment:
968
Students per teacher:
16
Full-time teachers:
62
Number of classrooms:
45
Arts
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Special Education
Early Childhood Special Needs, Gifted Students, Mentally Challenged, Physically Challenged, Speech/Language Pathologists
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
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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
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Mc Calla schools — Mcadory Elementary School is located at 6251 Eastern Valley Rd, Mc Calla AL 35111. 6251 Eastern Valley Rd is in the 35111 ZIP code in Mc Calla, AL The school district for Mcadory Elementary School is the Jefferson County School District. Mcadory Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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