I present all of Altama's staff with a standing ovation for their hard work and dedication to encourage and inspire students to achieve and succeed. Keep up the Good Work Altama...Go Eagles!!!
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Posted by a parent on 08/26/08
I am a teacher at Altama and after reading through some of these reviews, I have not been disheeartened a bit. I know what this staff goes through everyday and I know the staff here at Altama try our hardest everyday to push these children to do their personal best! Now my challenge to you is to take
... Read more a walk in our shoes. We do so much with little resources and very little parent participation and support. We do appreciate the parent support we do have but many of our students just do not have those positive home influences, so we not only have to teach them the required curriculum, we are also expected to parent some of our students! Read less
Posted by a teacher on 08/26/08
my son is new to the school but not the school system and everyday he comes home, he says he loves his new school! i dont know how long it will last but he is off to a good start! i am so excited that he is excited about learning again!!!!
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Posted by a parent on 08/23/08
Altama Elementary School soared to new heights this year. With staff members who did whatever it took to ensure students' success, children made significant gains in all curricular areas. Altama has state-of-the-art, cutting edge technology including 21st century classrooms that are equipped with interactive
... Read more white boards. In the 2008-2009 school year, students will have opportunities to participate in programs such as Chess, Recycling, Student Council, Drama, News Broadcasting, Chorus, Foreign Language, and Beta Club to name a few. The new school theme will encompass the three C's: character, citizenship, and communication. Please visit Altama's website, or better yet, come see for yourself all the wonderful things that are happening at Altama Elementary School of Leadership and Global Communication! Read less
Posted by a other on 06/23/08
Altama Elementary has changed over the last year. The image projected in the community is misrepresented. As you walk into the front doors you will get a welcomed feeling that's conducive to an excellent learning environment. Students are happy to be at school everyday. The classroom atmosphere is
... Read more exciting with teaching and learning as the top priority. Our Parent Teacher Association (PTA)is in full bloom with lots of parents taking an active role. Come visit us.....our new school theme for the 2008-2009 School Year is The Academy of Leadership and Global Communication. Read less
Posted by a other on 06/21/08
Altama Elementary is the worst school in Glynn County.. I have lived in the Brunswick area for quite sometime. This is my children's first year attending Altama. And this has been the worst year that we've ever had. My children was attending another school in this area since they started Kindergarten.
... Read more And this year, we were made to attend this school, because this school is in our zoning area. And since, my children has attended this school, its been a constant struggle with their grades and their attitude about school. As a parent, I have many issues with this school that I don't enough space to write in this review . My children has experienced, heard and witnessed some much at this school that would floor you. Please think twice before sending your child to this school, because my children will not be returning to Altama. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/09/08
Altama, is trying to be a good school and to some it may be, but coming from a school in Florida that was ranked one of the top. This school just doesn't meet one thing on my list.(sad) Teachers do not watch their students, and if they did they would not be rude, racist, and say words that kids should
... Read more not say. If you are wanting a good education this is not the school for you .I would try hard to get your child to go to the island, private school, or home school. (big in the area) I love to get involved in my childs school, but I find (PTA, helping teachers, etc.) myself not wanting to help. Glynn County schools are not very good unless you go to the island. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/03/08
This school has went to another level. They were Blessed with a new principal and the kids now have the school pride and spirit. I am a mother of two and now one is in middle school both came up in Altama and my baby is now in the 3rd grade and he is very excited about school and being on time,before
... Read more he was tardy and did not show any drive. It has helped me to see the change now I'm racing to get him to school and to be involed in school and community events. It's a great feeling to know my child is receving a great school and learning experience and he's learning and so am I. 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:
625
Students per teacher:
14
Full-time teachers:
46
Number of classrooms:
44
Arts
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Special Education
Emotionally Challenged, Learning Differences, Mentally Challenged, Life Skills, Speech/Language Pathologists
Music
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Gifted and Talented
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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
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Brunswick schools — Altama Elementary School is located at 5505 Altama Ave, Brunswick GA 31525. 5505 Altama Ave is in the 31525 ZIP code in Brunswick, GA The school district for Altama Elementary School is the Glynn County School District. Altama Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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