It's a 'family.' Everyone has the best interest of the children in mind--faculty, staff, parents alike. Academically, instruction is tweaked to help every student. Engagement-wise, everyone participates! I couldn't ask for a better place for my daughter to be!
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Posted by a parent on 10/05/09
We love the school. it is a great family environment for all the kids. It is diverse, so you children will experience a good sense of what the real world is like. We have a huge parental involment and The Kingsley Charter School Council has been named National Parent Group of the YEAR 2008 by PTO Today
... Read more magazine. That really makes a difference in your child education. Teachers are excellent. There are a lot of activities going on thorugh all the school year. We feel very happy and fortune to belong to this school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/16/09
If you're looking for a lily white upper class school, Kingsley is not it. Kingsley is diverse. We have a wide range of income levels, religions and nationalities. We have some students that struggle with test scores and we have some that score through the roof. Yes there are families in Kingsley
... Read more district that opt out for private. There are also many (such as myself) that left the private option for Kingsley. I've been a parent at Kingsley for 8 years. With a diverse school, you will have challenges. You may not have the same challenges in a private school but there will be challenges nonetheless. Private schools don't guarantee higher test scores however they may provide an environment that's more suitable for your child. Every child is different. The bottom line is - VISIT THE SCHOOL. You may find that our diverse community is just what you're looking for. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/16/08
I am a parent that has been associated with Kingsley for 7 years. I still feel that Kingsley is an excellent school. It all balls down to parental involvement. I sit down everyday and review homework and school work. You can not expect the school to do it all. The previous post says 'the basic
... Read more needs are not met'. What basic needs? My kids' basic needs are being met with a quality education. The previous post says 'the school is suffering due to the demographics of the area.' Is this because minorities (African Americans and Hispanics go to this school)? Well, welcome to the real world!! It is projected Caucasians will no longer be the majority in the United States within the next few years. I still contend Kingsley is an excellent school with dedicated teachers and I am satisfied and proud to send my kids to Kingsley everyday. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/11/08
Kingley School is struggling with issues related to families whose basic needs are not being met, and this has impacted the flavor of the school and the academic program. Many local families have opted out for private school due to their concerns about the poor quality of the education. A small group
... Read more of dedicated parents are doing everything they can to keep the school on track, but unfortunately, it appears to be a losing battle. The school is suffering due to the demographics of the area. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/10/08
We love it at Kingsley. The staff is so dedicated to the children, and the parents are very involved in everything. The school has great pride and a feeling of community. We feel privileged to attend this wonderful school.
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Posted by a parent on 03/27/08
Kingsley is a great academic school. My child has excelled in the classroom. I am so tired of parents judging schools based simply on test scores. First of all, you need to remember that test scores are simply numbers and numbers don't always paint an accurate picture of reality (just ask any accountant).
... Read more Secondly, if you really want to look at test scores then you need to dig deep to get the real picture and not just look at the rolled-up summaries. Some schools may perform slightly higher overall, but they do not enjoy the same ethnic and socio-economic diversity as Kingsley (a trait Kingsley embraces and celebrates). Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/09/07
I love Kingsley - it is a great school with families that are actively involved. The principal and staff I have been involved with are committed to education and setting a lifelong foundation for learning - not just teaching to the tests as so many other schools do. My student has thrived here - both
... Read more academically and socially. While other schools battle overcrowding and use trailers as classrooms, Kingsley has been able to maintain the small enrollment numbers that allow for a very personal experience for everyone here. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/09/07
Kingsley is surprisingly lacking in academics considering it's great location in Dunwoody. Academically weak. Staff tries but underfunded and more like an inner city school than a suburban elementary school.
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* In 2008-2009 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:
400
Students per teacher:
13
Full-time teachers:
32
Number of classrooms:
20
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Band, Orchestra
Special Education
Early Childhood Special Needs, Gifted Students, Mentally Challenged
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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;
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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.
Dunwoody schools — Kingsley Elementary School is located at 2051 Brendon Dr, Dunwoody GA 30338. 2051 Brendon Dr is in the 30338 ZIP code in Dunwoody, GA The school district for Kingsley Elementary School is the Dekalb County School District. Kingsley Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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