My daughter is in the 3rd grade and she loves the school and so do I!!!! The teachers are extremly great with them all!!!! Way to go teachers especially Mrs. Smith in third grade
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I am very satisfied with Slocomb Elementary School. My son started kindergarten at the school and is now in the 4th grade. I feel that he is getting a quality education with qualified teachers & staff. If I have questions or concerns, the teachers & staff are always very helpful and go out of their
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Posted by a parent on 02/05/07
I have never experienced a school that is dedicated to teaching students academics, values and productivity. I am proud to say I have met these individuals who strive to teach our children these valuable lessons at Slocomb Elementary School. We are very blessed to have an administration and staff who
... Read more cooperates with each other and the parents of their students. Have pride for Slocomb Elementary School because it is a wonderfully unique school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/28/06
I am confident that the teachers in my son's school are competent. However, my son who is ADHD is having a very hard time keeping up. He is failing yet again and he has already been held back once. His teacher and I are at a loss as to what to do and the special services team is taking their time
... Read more to help me assess the situation. He is smart in many ways, but he is failing several core classes. I am glad that his teacher and the principal are willing to do what they can to help me, and they do not make me feel like a bad mom because my child has trouble learning. There should be more teachers like this. Read less
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Slocomb schools — Slocomb Elementary School is located at 108 Shemby St, Slocomb AL 36375. 108 Shemby St is in the 36375 ZIP code in Slocomb, AL The school district for Slocomb Elementary School is the Geneva County School District. Slocomb Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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