the staff at nelson has always been very personal and very concerned in my son's education
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Posted by a parent on 10/03/09
When you want to talk to your childs teacher they don't want to talk to you. It gets very frustrating. Meetings are very hard to come by. They don't like working with you to make the meeting. But i will say my kids have learned alot.
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Posted by a parent on 04/07/08
My daughter is in 2nd grade at this school and she loves it!Her AR reading score in the 1st grade was a 3.2. The teachers are wonderful and caring. The principal does her job. The only reason anyone says anything bad about her is because she likes to stick with the rules. But, that is what kids need
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Posted by a parent on 08/21/07
I have no problem with the school. It is the Principal that I have a problem with. She does not have any feelings what so every about some kids that are not use to going to kindergarden. The ones that just have started to kindergarden and are not use to going to school and some kids need a little more
... Read more time than others about walking in with there parents. The principal does not work with the parents at all. She wonts it her way and does not wont to go by the handbook. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/16/07
My child has been treated badly, and there is no cooperation between the principal and parents. I wouldn't recommend this school to anyone. I'm concerned about my child's welfare.
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Posted by a parent on 06/02/07
I went there and that was like the best school ever I loved all of the teachers I miss it now! It is the best school in Scottsboro ever!
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Posted by a student on 05/17/06
My son went to this school K-4th grade. Teachers tossed him from here to there because he was always behind in Reading. As it turned out, after I had him tested for learning disabilities, he has dyslexia. The school also tested him, but could not find anything that would give reasons for his delay.
... Read more The evaluator/psychometrist or whatever she was, never done any of the test. She had the test performed by teachers and other unqualified people. But to top even this, on the day of his graduation, after getting through 5 trying, and very hard years for him, he was not even recognized as a graduate. Only those who had the highest grades were recognized. Mostly the same few over and over, and they should be rewarded. But I thought graduation ceremonies, especially after 5 years at the same school would at least call out names of all graduating students. Disappointed! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/16/05
My second grade daughter loves Nelson. I must say after talking with other parents with children in different schools I was suprised to find out how much more Nelson tries to find fun and interesting ways to teach and encourage the children. The staff is great. parent envolvement is always welcomed and
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Posted by a parent on 10/19/04
My son has only gone to this school for one year. However, in that one year, I noticed that the teachers and the staff were excellent. My son enjoyed his first year, and I see no reason why he shouldn't enjoy the remaining years at this school. The teachers really care about the students and make
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School Profile for Thurston T Nelson Elementary School
Test scores
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ARMT* Test Scores
Grade Level:
Test Year: 2008
Thurston T Nelson Elementary School
Scottsboro 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.
Student enrollment:
273
Students per teacher:
12
Full-time teachers:
22
Number of classrooms:
15
Special Education
Early Childhood Special Needs, Emotionally Challenged, Learning Differences
Vocational Education
Health, 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
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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Scottsboro schools — Thurston T Nelson Elementary School is located at 202 Ida Moody Rd, Scottsboro AL 35769. 202 Ida Moody Rd is in the 35769 ZIP code in Scottsboro, AL The school district for Thurston T Nelson Elementary School is the Scottsboro City School District. Thurston T Nelson Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 4.
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