This is a fantastic school with fantastic teachers. I have been so please with my daughter's education for the last two years. I couldn't be happier with all aspects of Vickery Creek Elementary!
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Posted by a parent on 07/29/08
I do not agree with the posting that this parent says about the curriculum being advance I think that is average if not below average compared to the school my child came from. We have had a great experience at this school!
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Posted by a parent on 06/29/08
I am very happy with Vickery Creek. I have two children who attend VCE and they are both doing fantastic. The teachers are the best I have experienced. I have a child that grasps everything sent her way and a child that struggles. I feel that both my childrens needs are met. A+++ It is a rather
... Read more large school, but it feels so friendly. There are so many volunteers it makes it feel like a small town. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/25/08
I agree with the parents that say that Vickery is a very good school. I've read the negative postings and have to disagree with them. School is not a day care and school is supposed to be challenging for the student. If it wasn't ... why go. My son is in Kindergarten, and is learning French, Math
... Read more and is reading. When I went to school, Kindergarten was a time to play. Parents also need to remember that school does not stop once your child walks out of that building. You need to teach you child and work with them when they get home. The teachers that my son has had, keep us informed as to what is going on in class everyday (what my son needs to work on and how my son is progressing). I would recommend this school to everyone. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/22/07
Big Disappointment! Based on our experience, learning the basics i.e. reading, simple math, writing is expected to have happened before our children entered Kindergarten. The curriculum for this school is broad and advanced. If the child doesn't grasp a concept when 'presented' at school, be prepared
... Read more to 'teach' it at home. There is no time for repetition at this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/14/07
This school is great! I feel so blessed to have my 2 children there. The staff is wonderful! Security there is great, too. Makes a difference!
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Posted by a parent on 02/05/07
We were very disappointed in this school. Our son was privately tested, since the school told us they didn't know how to check for forms of dyslexia. He tested off the charts, at the highest level possible. His previous experience, had been very positive (in former schooling). Luckily, this school
... Read more is receiving a new principal, and hopefully a complete overhaul. I feel that if a student goes here that is the average kid, he/she will do fine. However, if you have a kid that is highly above the norm, etc..I would be prepared for a struggle. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/29/06
I feel very fortunate to have my children enrolled in such a wonderful school in a thriving school system. The administration and teachers are very well trained and have the progress of each individual student as their top priority. I believe that every aspect of the educational process is looked at
... Read more carefully and is effectively carried out. Multiple opportunities are available to students at VCE to ensure that 'no child is left behind.' I feel welcome in my child's classroom and love seeing all the wonderful things that he is learning. VCE is a terrific school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/21/05
I agree with one of the other reviewers that says the school concentrates on looking good, not on doing good. My son had a horrific time in K and 1st grade, labeled as a trouble-maker and worse. I was told he was not gifted (IQ over 170) and was I treated with distain. They handle children with obvious
... Read more disabilities well. They are awful at children with 'hidden disabilities' such as cerebral palsy, ADD or ADHD, or autism. My son was diagnosed with clinical depression and anxiety after 1st grade -now he had straight A's and a cheery disposition at the end of 2nd in another school. I wonder why. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/19/05
I believe this is a wonderful school for your child to attend. There is plenty of envolvement between the children, teachers, and parents. This schoold wants the parents to be very envolved in day to day activities of your child. The communication between the school and the parents is a nice flow. You
... Read more always know what is uppcoming, etc. The teachers are great with the kids. If there are any concerns or problems they are address immediately without delay. The parents can pop into school anytime and participate or just check up on things. I have moved to this area for this very school. Academics are great. If the child excels in a subject beyond the norm for the grade, the teacher will challange them with harder material. This is good to determine the next step for that subject. Wonderful school. Read less
School Profile for Vickery Creek Elementary School
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CRCT* Test Scores
Grade Level:
Test Year: 2008
Vickery Creek Elementary School
Forsyth 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.
Student enrollment:
1,290
Students per teacher:
16
Full-time teachers:
83
Number of classrooms:
46
Arts
Art
Special Education
Early Childhood Special Needs, Emotionally Challenged, Gifted Students, Learning Differences, Speech/Language Pathologists
Music
Music
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
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.
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Cumming schools — Vickery Creek Elementary School is located at 6280 Post Rd, Cumming GA 30040. 6280 Post Rd is in the 30040 ZIP code in Cumming, GA The school district for Vickery Creek Elementary School is the Forsyth County School District. Vickery Creek Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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