This school is great! I am a parent of a Pre-K student who will be going to kindergarten this year. The teachers are very enthusiastic and the energy in the building is exciting. I haven't had many dealings with the administration although they seem welcoming and friendly.
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Posted by a parent on 06/25/09
My friend told me about this site and I was also shocked at the comments about the principal. I have dealt with her several times regarding teachers and she has been fair and friendly. The teachers are fantastic! Especially Mrs. Hall, Mrs. Lauritsen, and Mr. Payne!! I recommend this school to anyone
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Posted by a parent on 06/25/09
I was shocked to see some of the negative comments about the principal on this site. Although she may come across as being very direct, she has a job to do and she will not be able to please everyone. If you look at the past school successes (Governor's Platinum and Bronze Awards and the CRCT scores)
... Read more you will see that the school is one of the best in the county. I have had three children go though the school under two different principals. Her leadership style may be different, but she is fair and does what is best for the school and the students. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/25/09
This is an excellent school. The teacher's are very caring and that is hard to find these days.
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Posted by a parent on 11/07/08
I have noticed a lack of support for the special needs classroom and its teachers from most of the regular educational teachers, especially the MAE principal. Being a special ed teacher is very difficult, not everyone can do it. It requires 7-8 different lesson plans or IEPs, not just one. The principal
... Read more seems like she is looking for her next promotion. She is very self aware of herself, her position and her degrees. The vice principal is more personable and I feel, genuinely cares for all the students, not just the 'normal ones'. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/03/08
I have been disappointed in this school. It lacks high standards! The principal is very small town minded...
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Posted by a parent on 10/05/08
This school has been great and even with a few bumps along the way, things do get resolved. The principal is ready, willing, and available to help with any issues we've had. I appreciate that in a school. My child has always been welcomed after our move and we've had a great experience thus far.
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Posted by a parent on 09/20/08
I agree with the parent above the assistant principals are awesome... Mr Jackson would be an excellent Principal he knows every childs name and always seems to be very sincere not fake..
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Posted by a parent on 09/16/08
I have a son in kindergarten and I love this school. They work very hard to learn students' names and make them feel at home. There is a very cheerful, energetic feeling in the building and my son loves to go to school. When he has to miss school because he is sick, he mopes all day.
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Posted by a parent on 09/27/07
My sons have attended Matt Arthur for 5 years and have had wonderful, caring teachers. The staff that greats us each morning on the car rider ramp know my chilren by name. The only downside to this school, and unfortunately it is a rather large one, is the principal. She appears to be out to prove something
... Read more instead of looking out for the best interests of my children. I am rather relieved that we have been rezoned for next year (but only because of her). Kudos to the Mrs. Hammond and Mrs. Harrell who have always bent over backwards for my chilren. Read less
School Profile for Matthew Arthur Elementary School
Test scores
Enrollment
Programs
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CRCT* Test Scores
Grade Level:
Test Year: 2008
Matthew Arthur Elementary School
Houston 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:
543
Students per teacher:
16
Full-time teachers:
35
Number of classrooms:
45
Arts
Art
Special Education
Early Childhood Special Needs, Gifted Students, Mentally Challenged
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
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
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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Kathleen schools — Matthew Arthur Elementary School is located at 2500 Highway 127, Kathleen GA 31047. 2500 Highway 127 is in the 31047 ZIP code in Kathleen, GA The school district for Matthew Arthur Elementary School is the Houston County School District. Matthew Arthur Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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