My daughter is in 1st grade this year, and it's our second year at Montgomery. I have to say that I am absolutely impressed by the parent involvement in the school, the teachers, the level of excellent standard that the school upholds, and the overall great organization and attention this school gives
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Posted by a parent on 08/13/09
Excellent school. Better than $15K a year St. Martins and OLA. Wonder why St. Martins is losing students by the truckload? Its because parents figured out that it was a better school than the local private schools and its a heck of a lot cheaper!
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Posted by a parent on 08/10/09
Montgomery is an okay school. My son just finished Kindergarten and Ms. Perry was wonderful to work with. However, I must say that I was not pleased with the new principal, Dr. Silvers. She was very cold, extremely unfriendly and aloof as well as very unapproachable and I never got the sense that she
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Posted by a parent on 08/01/09
Overall we are extremely happy with Montgomery. Its not quite as good as St Martins but I think now better than OLA (class size etc) and the 15k a year per child we are saving adds up...........
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Posted by a parent on 04/02/09
My grand daughter recently transfered to Montgomery...And I am VERY PLEASED with her progress...almost instant (reading, math, writing)...she's a second grader. (Ms. Russell class)..comparing her progress in three months to the last two years, I'm embarrassment as a grandparent for not recognizing the
... Read more problems MUCH SOONER! and certainly I feel the previous school (HUNTLEY HILL), should be embarrassed for IGNORING the problems for so long and their lack of cooperation (with me) when I reached out to them for help... THANK GOD I FOUND MONTGOMERY and Ms. Karen Russell. Read less
Posted by a other on 02/04/09
I really love to have my kid here in Kindern garden in MIss Beth Perry's class. Mr Berkley is also one of the best teacher for ESL students here Ammad
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Posted by a parent on 05/10/08
We committed to trying Montgomery and taking it a year at a time. But we love it. This school is a great fit for our family. The setting is sweet and intimate and children get a much more individualized education than I ever thought they would. My two children enrolled here are thriving, happy, and enthusiastic
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Posted by a parent on 02/13/07
I was hesitant to send my child to a public school, but, after speaking with many families in our neighborhood decided to make Montgomery the choice for my kindergartner son. Thank goodness I made that choice! Out of all the schools I looked at (including St Martins, OLA and other private schools) Montgomery
... Read more has surpassed all expectations. There are so many good families that are a part of this school and the faculty and staff are truly amazing! I will advocate Montgomery any time to any one. This school is the best elementary school in metro Atlanta and anywhere else in the state as far as I am concerned! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/17/06
Montgomery has truly been a blessing to our family. The faculty and staff are very caring and loving. Each child is given the opportunity to be successful and challenged. The teachers are very professional. The administative staff is always willing to listen to any concerns that a parent or child may
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Posted by a parent on 05/17/05
I must commend the teachers and staff at this wonderful school. They are truly committed in the success of their students. The principal is wonderful. My son was struggling with reading and the staff went above and beyond to help him. The atmosphere is pleasant and outgoing. The staff is always willing
... Read more to listen to your concerns and as a team willing to establish the best game plan to help your child be successful. They are wonderful. I don't believe there is any school in Atlanta that can compare. They help push your child to their FULL capabilities. 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:
480
Students per teacher:
12
Full-time teachers:
40
Number of classrooms:
20
Arts
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Special Education
Gifted Students, Learning Differences, Life Skills, Occupational Therapists, Speech/Language Pathologists
Music
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Vocational Education
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
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Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
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 — Montgomery Elementary School is located at 3995 Ashford-dunwoody Rd, Atlanta GA 30319. 3995 Ashford-dunwoody Rd is in the 30319 ZIP code in Atlanta, GA The school district for Montgomery Elementary School is the Dekalb County School District. Montgomery Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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