For a magnet school with a limited budget, this school works tremendously hard to give their students the best education possible. It has the best PTA I have ever seen and volunteerism is incredible.
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Posted by a parent on 10/03/09
We were lucky to have gotten our child into this school. She was tested for Kindergarten and as one of 80 accepted students out of over 600 tested we feel blessed. There is diversity with kids of every race and orgin, challenges for her overactive mind, and she may not want to go to school in the morning,
... Read more but she doesn't want to leave it when it is over. Now in first grade, she has very powerful math, reading, and writing skills that I myself didn't develop until the third and fourth grades. Additionally you will not find a more active PTA anywhere in the country. the sole purpose the parents and the teachers feel is to make sure are kids get the biggest headstart we can provide whether it is $5000 Smartboards or creating academic playdates for our kids. Great school, designed for motivated parents with intelligent, high energy kids. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/09/09
My child attended Forest Avenue for K & 1st grade. We absolutely loved the school and the foundation that he received while there, was the best you could get in Montgomery (including even the best private schools, way...overrated). We have since moved out of state, and have missed the structure and
... Read more emphasis on academics. The program is not for all kids, but for those that excel and enjoy being challenged it is the perfect mix. I can not say enough about the program and the school overall. Lots of parental involvement and a true family feel. We miss FAAM!!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/06/08
Great school. I have one child at Baldwin and one at Forest. I was paying 10K a year per child for the best private education in Montgomery. My children are happy here and they learn more vs comparing whose car and house is bigger. We have taken the 20K we were spending for both children per year and
... Read more now they have paid off their College Education IRA's (PACT). My spouse went back to one job vs two and we are financially much happier than our peers. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/05/08
As an academic magnet school, Forest Avenue is amazing. Students are challenged to excel and encouraged to succeed. I have never had to do any teaching at home, and my children love their school. The specialty classes (Music, Spanish, Science lab, and Computers) provide an enriched learning experience.
... Read more Parental involvment at Forest Avenue is unparalleled, and is very well received by the faculty and staff. Forest Avenue Academic Magnet is not a school, it is a FAMily!I have been a Forest Avenue Parent for 10 years, and will be there for four more years. I wouldn't dream of sending my children to any other school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/07/07
When we moved to Montgomery, we had high hopes for the magnet program. We hoped for a racially and economically diverse enviornment for our children that is not found in the private schools while still providing our children with the academic rigor they deserve and require. We hoped for a school filled
... Read more with teachers who felt blessed by interacting with gifted children and their involved parents. Instead, our children have been pressured and demoralized. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/30/07
This school is designed for parents who desire to homeschool. Most work is sent home for the parents to do.
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Posted by a parent on 08/05/07
The school is tough, but the experience is also the best thing that ever happened to my child. The world has changed a lot since we were kids, and the demands on our children both as students and future adults have increased. They need this jump start to ease and support their experiences in high school
... Read more and college. It's about readiness, and Forest Avenue not only educates students with 'what' they need to learn, but the school teaches students 'how' to learn. My child and I both bog down with the volume of work, so I get tired, too. But, my child is worth the investment. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/27/07
Forest Avenue is a fine school.We have been there for four years now,and it is exactly what my son needed. It is not for all children. People have to understand that.It is an accelerated program from day one.Only one of my son's was geared for this type of program.I had to do what was best for my other
... Read more son according to his skills.It's not a hard school.It's a challenging school that takes a special type of kid.We love it and we love Mrs.Judy and Mrs.Hill! Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/26/07
While I was a little nervous about my kindergartener's readiness for this school, it has turned out to be a great opportunity for all of us to see how much potential she has. Since this school is an academic magnet school we were prepared for the extra work it would take to keep her current in her class.
... Read more What we didn't anticipate was how much she would love her school. It has been a blessing for our daughter to see just what she can accomplish. The school has high expectations for parental involvement and that definitely adds to the quality of the education. A great school! Read less
School Profile for Forest Ave Magnet Elementary School
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ARMT* Test Scores
Grade Level:
Test Year: 2008
Forest Ave Magnet Elementary School
Montgomery County School District
Alabama
* 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:
651
Students per teacher:
16
Full-time teachers:
40
Number of classrooms:
35
Computer Science
Computer Science
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
Special Education
Speech/Language Pathologists
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
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
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
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.
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Montgomery schools — Forest Ave Magnet Elementary School is located at 1700 W 5th St, Montgomery AL 36106. 1700 W 5th St is in the 36106 ZIP code in Montgomery, AL The school district for Forest Ave Magnet Elementary School is the Montgomery County School District. Forest Ave Magnet Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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