An amazing school; the principal, Paula Godfrey is an amazing leader. The faculty and staff are just as amazing. Each person you encounter is courteous and professional. It an excelling school and we are so lucky to have bought a home in it's area! Go Gale Tigers!
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Posted by a parent on 04/02/08
Gale is an excellent school. The Principal never ceases to amaze me, she seems to know every kid by name, always greets others with genuine care and concern and is very involved in each childs education. The staff are fantastic, teachers are warm and nurturing, yet expect good behavior and push kids
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Posted by a parent on 01/28/08
I've had experience with 5 elementary schools and Gale is by far the best. The faculty is outstanding and the Principal is in a league of her own. I couldn't be happier!
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Posted by a parent on 09/12/07
The principal is kind and helpful, the staff is wonderful, and the children seem to be happy. The atmosphere in this school is great and encouraging for the students. The parent involvement is outstanding.
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Posted by a parent on 01/31/07
Gale Elementary is a wonderful school. The teachers are kind, courteous, and always helpful. State standards are taught in creative ways, allowing children with all learning styles to succeed. The principal is firm but fair in dealing with discipline issues. I am so pleased that my child attends
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Posted by a parent on 05/08/06
Gale actually had the distinction of being one of only two schools out of the largest Tucson school district to be labelled 'Excelling.' Much is owed to good principal leadership, highly qualified and capable teachers that the students love and very high levels of parent involvement. Academically, they
... Read more are always at the top of the list of test scores in the district. Visible parent involvement is actually the highest in all the schools we looked at across Tucson. Over 5000 volunteer hours logged last year. Excellent librarian and emphasis on reading skills. PTA supported art teacher and program are unsurpassed in Tucson. Amazing student art is displayed everywhere and and winning awards, too! The students art is actually integrated into the school building as well. If you are looking for a great academically achieving school, with fantastic art programs, reading and parent pasrticipation levels, Gale Elementary more than fits the bill. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/06/06
Gale Elementary is a wonderful school! The staff at Gale are incredible, from the principal, teachers, custodians, office staff, cafeteria personnel, and everyone else, you won't find a finer and more involved, student-oriented school. They are hard-working, friendly, and dedicated to seeing each child
... Read more achieve. There is strong support from parent and community volunteers. The curriculum is challenging and provided in a learning atmosphere. Test scores at this school have been consistently outstanding, a direct reflection of the staff at Gale. The library and art programs (and their staff) are exceptional; extremely knowledgable and very involved in classroom activities. Resource staff and programs for special education students are excellent, and committed to the success of each student's needs. Great Project Able pre-school program. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/10/06
Great level of parent involvement. Wonderful staff, really care about the students
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Posted by a parent on 08/18/05
I have two children enrolled in Gale currently. They are in 5th and K. I am extremely impressed with the school's resources due to the PTC. However, I have had some 'religion in the classroom' issues that I did not feel were addressed adaquately.
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Posted by a parent on 03/22/05
I am a mother of 3 boys who attend Gale. This is our 1st year here. We are very glad we are at Gale. We came from Dunham where it just ws lacking that special touch of LOVE: What a difference in their attitudes and not being a bully. I am very thankful for the teachers and staff of Gale. They welcomed
... Read more us with open arms. The office staff is very sweet and friendly. Unlike where we came from. I love Gale. Thank you Teachers & staff for all your wonderful works and seeds you are planting in our childrens lifes. We love the awesome oppertunities Gale offer's our children and their parents to be apart of. And how wonderful the teachers are by making the children apart of everything they do. As a parent who works and not available i still am in contact via email daily. Read less
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Tucson schools — Gale Elementary School is located at 678 S Gollob Rd, Tucson AZ 85710. 678 S Gollob Rd is in the 85710 ZIP code in Tucson, AZ The school district for Gale Elementary School is the Tucson Unified School District. Gale Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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