Hawthorne is a hidden gem of a school! No need to send your children to private school if you are in this school's district! Excellent teachers, small teacher/pupil ratios.. a wonderful wonderful school.
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Posted by a parent on 10/25/09
They do a great job of teaching all kids, no matter their economical, social, physical and/or mental challenges.
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Posted by a parent on 10/04/09
Hawthorne was a good experience for my family. The office staff is EXCELLENT; Ms. Smith and Ms. Noble definitely impact this school positively. Also, the after-care program is excellent! My child can be a little demanding in regards to attention, and her teacher did fairly well in focusing her. I
... Read more would've liked for her to receive advanced work, but overall, I was pleased with this past school year. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/16/09
After considering several private schools, we ultimately decided to send our kids to Hawthorne. This was the best decision we could have made. The teaching and administrative staff are superior and my children are continually challenged. They are thriving (academically and emotionally) in this 'small'
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Posted by a parent on 06/15/09
I think Hawthorne is a good school that still carries the small population and class size that is great! I believe that they try to get all children to excel and have done a good job this year of bringing children together on academic ability.
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Posted by a parent on 10/15/08
The school itself it fine, it's my daughter's teacher that I have an issue with. She seems to have anger issues with the children in her class and I will be looking into this more in depth....believe me.
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Posted by a parent on 10/02/08
we moved our son to Hawthorne after a terrible experience at a neighboring elementary school that was considered one of the best in the county. Hawthorne was such a huge improvment from where he was! The Teachers, Principle and Parents are very invovled. My son went from being unhappy about going to
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Posted by a parent on 09/17/08
My child has attended this school for 2 years and so far it has been positive. He has learned a lot. The teachers are good and classes are small. I see the principal out of the office a lot and assisting, but reaching her and getting her to return your calls are hard. I don't necessarily like that
... Read more all of the classrooms are inclusion classes. I would also like to see more advanced classes for high achievers and more activities. Parents are really involved at this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/26/08
I have always been a supporter of public education but after having my children in DeKalb schools for several years now (elementary and middle), I am starting to re- think my decision. I am disappointed in the quality of the activities my child completes in and out of school (lots of worksheets). The
... Read more time I have been in the classroom the teacher has her hands full with discipline and is not able to provide individual attention when needed. I think that mainstreaming can work but only if there are enough hands to help out in the classroom. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/05/08
My daughter is in pre-k at Hawthorne. We have thoroughly enjoyed her experience thus far. Her class has 18 students and 3 teachers, a ratio which enables a great deal of one on one interaction (even more than I think she would have received at a private pre-k). Her teachers are fantastic, as are the
... Read more administrators I have had interactions with. I really like the small size of the school, as well as the high level of parental involvement. The principal is very open to input from parents, going so far as to create a committee (open to all parents) to investigate enrichment opportunities for the more advanced students in the school. I encourage all parents struggling with the choice between Hawthorne and private school to visit the school, talk to parents and teachers, and to keep an open mind. I'm so glad I did. Read less
* In 2007-2008 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, English language arts and math in grades 1 through 8 and in science and social studies in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
Student enrollment:
425
Students per teacher:
13
Full-time teachers:
34
Number of classrooms:
18
Special Education
Early Childhood Special Needs, Mentally Challenged, Life Skills, Speech/Language Pathologists
Music
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Vocational Education
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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.
Atlanta schools — Hawthorne Elementary School is located at 2535 Caladium Dr Ne, Atlanta GA 30345. 2535 Caladium Dr Ne is in the 30345 ZIP code in Atlanta, GA The school district for Hawthorne Elementary School is the Dekalb County School District. Hawthorne Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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