Wonderful, nurturing, learning enovironment!!! The staff is top notch, and strives to stretch the children to their maximum potential. The adminstration is readily available to assist parents and form partnerships to meet the childrens physical, emotional, and developmental needs. The PTO ( Parent, Teacher,
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Posted by a parent on 03/15/09
Lisenby Elementary is slowing but surely improving. There are those teachers that go above and beyond what they are supposed to do and there are those who do not. Hopefully, someday Lisenby will be just as wonderful for everyone, as you speak of in the review below. As a whole, Lisenby is just not
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Posted by a other on 11/17/08
This school is a wonderful place for children. The teachers are loving and caring. Three of our children attended Lisenby several years ago and they received everything they needed to be successful adults. The faculty and staff are highly qualified and they want the best for each and every child. Check
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Posted by a other on 11/16/08
It is wothout doubt that most any public school or school system has its downfall; Lisemby and the Ozark School System are no exception. We had 2children at Lisemby last year (4th & 5th), and one this year (5th). Our current 5th grader is in the TAG program, which is great for him because it keeps him
... Read more interested in the education process...for the most part. The problem lies in that he excells in some areas and is now lacking in Math b/c they will not drop his Math level down one without upsetting his other schedule. Or so this was told by one and yet another story by another, both Lisenby educators. I feel that public schools are doing their fair amount for 'special needs' children. Current laws require these children's needs be met and no such laws for any other type of student or programs. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/20/08
We have to respectfully disagree when we say Lisenby is not catered toward the 'special needs' children and we speak from personal experience. It has taken years, the special education laws, outside help, parent involvement, and more to get our 'special needs' child started on the road to an appropriate
... Read more education. It should not have been this hard, but unfortunately it was and is for so many other students and their parents. We have no doubt that some children are falling grossly behind...both 'special needs' and regular education students, ours included. On a positive note, there are some very dedicated, loving, good teachers at Lisenby, but there are some that lack in many areas. There is a definite need for improvement at Lisenby and with the Ozark City Schools all together, the Superintendent's office included. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/17/08
Thats just it..everything is catered to 'special needs' in this school. My daughter didn't have special needs and in fact, she was falling grossly behind at Lisenby. It wasn't until we decided to go with the Abeka program that I realized how behind she was. Luckily we caught on quick and changed.
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Posted by a parent on 07/16/08
My Step daughter is a special needs child that has made huge progress since attending Lisenby. She now makes A's in spelling and many other subjects. She loves her teachers...they have made a real difference in her life. Thank you!
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Posted by a parent on 02/07/08
Fabulous school! Safe environment, friendly and caring staff! Learning abounds!
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Posted by a parent on 01/16/08
Great school. Nice country setting.Small town values.
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School Profile for Joseph W Lisenby Elementary School
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Test Year: 2008
Joseph W Lisenby Elementary School
Ozark City 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.
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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
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Ozark schools — Joseph W Lisenby Elementary School is located at 860 Faust Ave, Ozark AL 36360. 860 Faust Ave is in the 36360 ZIP code in Ozark, AL The school district for Joseph W Lisenby Elementary School is the Ozark City School District. Joseph W Lisenby Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels 1 - 5.
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