I am a parent of a Kindergarten student at Livingston as well as I am the P.T.O secretary.I really love Livingston it is a GREAT family oriented school and most of the teachers and staff are very friendly.I am very excited to have recently found out that my 4 year old was choosen for the Pre-K program
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Posted by a parent on 05/15/09
I am a parent of Livingston. My children have had a successful year and are in the gifted program there. Most of the teachers really seem to care about students. One teacher in particular, Ms. Alexander, is a student favorite. She is professional, a disciplinarian and extremely competent. On top of that,
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Posted by a parent on 04/27/08
My girls absolutely love the school. The teachers are sharp.
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Posted by a parent on 06/15/07
I feel that this school has many fine qualities. My sons teachers have all been very supportive to both us as parents and to our son. As with any school parents and children will not have a good experience if we as parents are not involved with the children and the school. I like that Livingston has
... Read more so many teachers with their Masters degrees and are generally waning to be there. I have seen a few teachers that are lacking in personality but thankfully they have not been one of my sons teachers. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/22/07
My daughter started Pre-K at Livingston and this is her 5th year there. We have had a wonderful experience, both with the Principal and all the teachers we have had over the years. My daughter not only receives educational support, but also emotional support for the unexpected issues in life that
... Read more might have an impact on her education. As a room parent for several years, I do have to say that parent involvement could be more, but there always seems to be enough willing parents and teachers to make up the difference. This is such a critical time in our children's education, and I cannot imagine my daughter being anywhere else at this point in her life. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/22/05
I have two girls in this school. One is about to move forward to middle school and the other one has another year to go. I have noticed a great improvement in their school work, grades, attitudes and self confidence. The teachers have each taken their time with my daughters and made them feel special.
... Read more The teachers keep me informed of their work and any problems that may start to rise. The attention that my girls get is so attentive that the teachers address problems before they can hurt their grades. Overall I would have to say that this is the best school that my children have attended and I know my oldest daughter will miss it. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/31/05
Livingston has some good teachers and then some not so good teachers. You have a good experience if you get a good teacher. Mrs. Crawford is a wonderful teacher! I would give anything for my other kids to get her. But I think that this school does not do enough for kids that are smart and do very well
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Posted by a parent on 07/15/04
My oldest son is leaving Livingston this year. We have been very happy with the teachers that we have had. I feel that the principal and the teachers listen to the parents and take their suggestions seriously. However, I do not feel that the school utilizes parental support to it's maximum ability.
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Posted by a parent on 05/27/04
This is our second year at this school. I am very well pleased with the teachers, staff and facilty. I am looking forward to the next 2 being old enough to attend Livingston!
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Posted by a parent on 10/28/03
There is one teacher that stands out alone. She is the best teacher I have come across in along time. Mrs.George should be honored for her great works of wonder. She keeps in touch with the parent about their children every step of the way. She looks for ways to help them. And when that child needs that
... Read more extra extra help to make it. You can rest assure she will be there for that child. My son Brandon has made a believer out of me that if it wasn't for teachers like Mrs.George schools all over town wouldn't make it. 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:
963
Students per teacher:
16
Full-time teachers:
60
Number of classrooms:
36
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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
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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.
Covington schools — Livingston Elementary School is located at 3657 Highway 81 S, Covington GA 30016. 3657 Highway 81 S is in the 30016 ZIP code in Covington, GA The school district for Livingston Elementary School is the Newton County School District. Livingston Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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