I transfered my son here from a charter school and despite it's location, it was an awesome school. Ms cook was my son's 1st grade teacher and she was deligent, caring, dedicated and made it obvious through her actions that she loved her job. My son scored higher on the state tests here and obtained
... Read more more knowledge then at the charter school. I was hesitant at first from rumors, but it turned out to be a great educational move for my child Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/07/08
Argyle Elementary has a wonderful staff , the teachers work with each student and makes sure that they are on grade level or above. The school has met AYP standards for the past 5 years . Its the Parent involvement that slacks... The teachers can only do so much... when it comes to PTA the parents do
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Posted by a parent on 03/01/08
As a parent of a first grader at Argyle, some parents make negative comments against the school, but how many of those are involved in volunteering for their child's school. If we as parents want changes then, join the PTA and one of its committees, the teachers I have worked with are more than willing
... Read more for any outside help from parents. Part of volunteering is not only to get you involved and get to know what is going on at Argyle, but a time for you child to learn to give back and be involved with making changes. Many of our active volunteers, are regulars, they manage their schedules and work at most all school functions. If you want a Spelling Bee, then suggest it and work to organize it. We have a new principal, Mr. Babay, and a new PTA with elected members, so give them a chance to shine! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/04/07
My Kindergartner is at this school and academics are not stressed. Parents are not treated as an important element in their child's education. The school does not encourage parents to volunteer in the classroom (its ok for fundraising activities). The PTA donated to a homeless organization but has
... Read more never said/showed/explained how much money was raised and how much was spent and where. The PTA never sponsored any academic programs! Did this school have a Spelling Bee this year? All sorts of flyers get sent to parents to raise money for the school but where does it go? The administration and the PTA are in need of a big change! The focus needs to be more on academics at this school! Good luck with getting a good teacher! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/12/07
I am very pleased with the quality education my child is getting at Argyle. She's already reading! She loves going to school every day. I like Argyle and my daughters kindergarden teacher.
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Posted by a parent on 12/12/06
both of my children attended this school,I've never liked the school. the school is raggedy,in need of repair. more parents need to speak up about the school. thereare some good teachers at the school but i think a lot of the older ones are burnt out and they just dont care anymore.
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Posted by a parent on 09/14/06
Overall, Argyle is a great school. The teachers work really hard with students who come from mostly a transient area. My child loves going to class each day!
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Posted by a parent on 05/04/06
My child is enrolled in the Pre-K program at Argyle Elementary. Mrs. Kniffin and Mrs. Powell are great. That is where it ends. The staff are unfriendly. When situations are reported the principal will give you a well rehearsed and politically correct answer but will ultimately do nothing. The front office
... Read more staff are rude, the majority of the teachers don't speak when you say 'good morning.' I am highly disappointed and would never recommend this school to anyone. My child will not be returning to this school next year. If it wasn't for the great job that Mrs. Powell and Mrs. Kniffin do on a daily basis I would have withdrawn my child from Argyle Elementary months ago. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/07/06
Argyle is not an upscale leadership school by far. The school represents a stand still of unknowledgeable, non chalant staff, no consideration for the future, disrespectful attitude at times, and no power to excel themselves and the students. I have never been so disgusted at a school since my child
... Read more has been attending Argyle. Paying for a better education would be much better then attending this low rank school. As for the Principal she represents what the school is all about. 'Argyle is like a low budget film.' Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/06/06
I am very happy with Argyle Elementary. I moved here from Boston over a year ago and my daughter attended Teasley last year. Her and my experience this year is much better.
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* 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:
671
Students per teacher:
11
Full-time teachers:
59
Number of classrooms:
26
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Smyrna schools — Argyle Elementary School is located at 2420 Spring Rd, Smyrna GA 30080. 2420 Spring Rd is in the 30080 ZIP code in Smyrna, GA The school district for Argyle Elementary School is the Cobb County School District. Argyle Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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