Bethune Elementary was a good for my son. He had wonderful 3rd grade teachers, who were especially helpful. I talked with them regularly. The principal is very dedicated. My son will attend again!!
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Posted by a parent on 08/04/09
I was completely unsatisfied with Bethune overall. The teachers were not well spoken nor did they have the passion I believe is needed for our students to truely excel. My daughter was not taught adequately. I have seen on numerous occasions teachers and other faculty members act less than becoming in
... Read more front of children at the school. We as blacks are already lacking curriculum challenges on top of that the teachers there seem to be more focused on a paycheck than actually making a difference in our community. If the teachers dont use proper etiquette how can we expect the children to? Ms. Gwendolyn Miller (principal) should have a sit down with the teachers and evaluate if they are fit for this demanding job. Elementary is one if not the most crucial stage in a childs life what they learn her sticks. My child won't be attending again! Good principal. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/28/09
I like Bethune alot. I wish I had more time to volunteer. My son started there in 1st grade. Everyone there has been pleasant and helpful to me and my child. He is getting to be more accomplished as he gets older and he is really enjoying school. I have found his teachers to be great and the pricipal.
... Read more I wish they had more funding and parking spaces though. They work real hard and they deserve to have everything that they need to serve the students. It isn't a perfect school, but I feel like it is a good school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/28/07
My son is going to the 2nd grade this yr and he has had a very positive school experience during both prior yrs. He has had great teachers that really push him to excel. He has been on the principal honor roll since he started, he was the only 1st grader at Bethune to be a finalist at the Mathfest
... Read more for 2007 and he has been student of the month both yrs at Bethune. In 1st grade, he was doing 2nd and 3rd grade math and he loves to learn. If your child goes to the school with a discipline to learn, they can benefit greatly fronm the school. The teachers that he's had always makes me feel that they have his interest at heart and meets with me whenever I need for them to. They also have scheduled visits for parents to review the children's progress. I'm very pleased!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/13/07
My daughter started this school in the second grade. She just recently graduated from the fifth grade at this school. While my daughter was attending this school I had several eye operations. Dr. Miller was very sympathic towards my daughter's feelings. When my daughter had surgery during her fourth
... Read more grade year, Dr. Miller brought flowers to our house and a card from my daughter fourth grade class. This made my daughter feel special and appreciated. This school was the best school for my daughter and her self-esteem level went up when she started going to this school. I am so thankful for the considerate teachers my daughter had because they helped form a positive structure in her that I could not have formed on my own. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/25/04
I agree with 2nd post. Apathetic attitudes. Not parent freindly at all. See some teachers scatter when parents walk down the hall. Daughter barely brings home math homework inpite of upcoming CRCT. I had to buy materials myself and prepare her. Never get an email response even when you inform them of
... Read more a problem. Student came home with my daughter one day, and the principal was very indifferent when she came to pick the student up. I didn't lose the student. Rude when you call and speak to some of the teachers. Terrible website. In ofice one day and could hear a teacher all the way down the hall scolding a student. When talking to teacher, she is rushing to get me out of the room. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/21/04
My little boy and I recently relocated to this area from Philadelphia. My son is in the third grade. The principal of this school is extremely dedicated and shows a strong commitment to the success of the children. My son's teacher is one of the best teachers (if not the best) that I have encountered
... Read more since he started school which includes pre-K. She goes beyond a parent's expectations to ensure that the children learn. The principal and the teachers are doing more than what is necessary so that the students will pass the CRCT test in the Spring. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/08/03
I am the uncle of a student that recently started at Bethune and I must admit that I am not impressed. The school currently does not show a great interest in making the parents/guardians feel comfortable about their school. Recently, we attended the sneak-a-peak program that seems to be held each new
... Read more school year. There were no signs about the program, no information given to the parents, no signs on the classrooms, no introduction from the principal, etc. After reading the test scores from the 2001 school year, it appears that they are behind academically as well. I hope that this same attitude does not continue throughout the school year or we will have to address these issues with the Board of Education. Read less
School Profile for Mary M Bethune Elementary School
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CRCT* Test Scores
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Test Year: 2008
Mary M Bethune Elementary School
Fulton County School District
Georgia
* 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.
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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
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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.
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College Park schools — Mary M Bethune Elementary School is located at 5925 Old Carriage Dr, College Park GA 30349. 5925 Old Carriage Dr is in the 30349 ZIP code in College Park, GA The school district for Mary M Bethune Elementary School is the Fulton County School District. Mary M Bethune Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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