I have one child attending MES and another that has just left for middle school. I think you can be as involved as you or your child would like to be. We have to monitor our children's activities to make sure they are not over extended. My wife and I have never been dissappointed with any of our children's
... Read more teachers. The mix of socioeconomic backgrounds (from blue collar to affluent) helps to give them the exposure to deal with the real world later in life. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/07/09
This is a community school, and the best aspects are apparent as you become acquainted with the teachers, parents, and students. I am constantly impressed with the school's welcoming atmosphere and willingness to involve those interested in serving as volunteers, mentors, or readers. In addition, the
... Read more faculty and staff are genuinely interested in the students' academic and individual non-academic needs. Read less
Posted by a other on 12/27/08
My child currently attends Moreland Elementary and loves the teachers and Principal. I agree that the PTO program does little to accommodate parents who work outside of the home. The meetings are held during or right after school when many parents are still at work. I realize that it is difficult
... Read more to get many parents involved, but if the activities were accommodating to work hours, more parents might get involved. On a more positive note, I can say that for 3 of the past 5 years, my child has had teachers that went WAY beyond the call of duty regarding personal attention to ensure that learning and development are the mainstay of the curriculum. I continuously tell everyone that this is THE best school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/21/07
The quality of academia has faltered this year for my child. Her teacher is absent more than she is there. No explanation to the parents. Just constant substitute teachers. Extracurricular activities aren't readily available. Parent involvement is offered only to the people who don't have public
... Read more jobs. A PTO or PTA is not offered for working parents. Read less
Posted by a staff on 03/12/07
As a former parent of two who attended MES and a current teacher at the school I can highly recommend both the academic program and the extra curricular activities. The administrative staff along with the teaching staff have a genuine concern for the academic and personal welfare of all students. The
... Read more educators work well together to assure that the curriculum is challenging while still meeting the needs of all our students. If you are seeking a well rounded education from very caring educators you could not find a better school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/14/06
Academic programs are good. The availability of extracurricular activities are almost not existent for a child with working parents. The school does not have a PTO that is available for working parents.
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Posted by a parent on 11/02/06
Great qualities include the personal relationships administration and the teachers have with the families who attend Moreland. However, if you desire a challenging and stimulating curriculum, high expectations for teachers and a desire to increase student achievement, you have come to the wrong place.
... Read more If you want a run of the mill, happy to just be average school, this is your place to be. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/24/06
Moreland Elementary is the best school all around. My daughter attends Moreland Elementary, her teachers are caring and truly love the children. Parents enjoy being involved because everyone has the same goal at heart, our children. I could not recommend a better school for any child.We Love Moreland
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Posted by a parent on 08/03/05
I personally attended this school when I was young as so my brother does now, and now I am attending West GA and I am majoring in education. I hope to teach at this school because the teachers are great and the principal is so involved. There are many programs such as REACH for advanced children, and
... Read more Accelerated Reader for the readers. There is the chorus, and the art and music progrms are excellent. I hope that my future children get to attend this school. Read less
Posted by a former student on 03/26/05
Both of my children have attended Moreland Elementary. My daughter, now 20 years old, attends University of Georgia and my son is in 6th grade. The staff at this school is excellent. The principal is very involved in every aspect of the school. She know all the students personally and works in every
... Read more area of the school. On any given day, a person can see her directing traffic or working in the cafeteria. She is always understanding of the parents needs. All of the teachers are great as well. My children excelled under the expert teachers at this school. 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:
451
Students per teacher:
13
Full-time teachers:
34
Number of classrooms:
24
Arts
Art
Music
Choral
Computer Science
Computer Science
Special Education
Early Childhood Special Needs, Gifted Students, Speech/Language Pathologists, Title I
Vocational Education
Keyboarding/Typing, Phys Ed, Word Processing
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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.
Moreland schools — Moreland Elementary School is located at 145 Railroad St, Moreland GA 30259. 145 Railroad St is in the 30259 ZIP code in Moreland, GA The school district for Moreland Elementary School is the Coweta County School District. Moreland Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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