I have spent 9 years teaching my daughter how important attendance is. Her class has a sub at least 2 to 3 times a week. She complains that the classroom is so loud at times that she cannot focus, especially when there is a substitute and the kids are not made to follow even the most basic rules. She
... Read more just started in mid October and I now realize I will have to move into a district that I cannot afford. If the school expects good attendance from it's students then they need to set a better example. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/17/08
I've been involved with this school for 4 years and I must say it has the most caring staff. Not only the teachers are top rate but so is the support staff. Everyone I have come in contact with has been caring and helpful. Anytime a child is in need or the family is faced with a difficult time. The entire
... Read more staff chips in, from food baskets, clothes to back packs and supplies. That kind of love and caring is reflected in the teaching and running of the school. Truly every child is equal and treated as so. When a child has food on the table and has a new coat or jeans like the other children their academics improve. Not only does the school take care of the children they help the families with many family programs encouraging reading, writing and math skills that can be taught at home. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/31/06
To me, they do try to get the parents involved. My son is only in Kindergarten, so I don't really know about the extracurricular activities. They aren't as strict as most other schools. The teachers are good also. Knowledgable.
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Posted by a parent on 10/27/06
My name is Misbah Chaudhry, and my son is a sy=tudent in S. Ellen jones for the last 3 years. I think so that the teachers are very nice and pay special attention to the students. This school has a wonderful reading plan for students and my son only 7 years old is able to read all the books now. Thanks
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Posted by a parent on 09/26/06
This is one of the lowest rated schools in the New Albany Floyd County School District. Parent Involvement is strained due to poor Parent-Faculty relations. Some of the Teachers are top notch, but are often out for training due to the schools overall low ranking; subjecting the children to inconsistency
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Posted by a parent on 07/16/06
S.Ellen Jones has wonderful teachers. My children have attended SEJ daughter k-6th. Son Pre-school to 5th. I believe the teachers are very caring. They would like to have more communication with the parents. The school was remodeled after many years of trying, also they finaly received 2 buses for
... Read more students that were having to walk at minimum of 3 blocks and at maximum of 14 blocks. S. Elllen Jones had always been concidered a walking school. The only down side is the school principal is not the most reliable communicator. But, other than that the school is a Wonderful Place. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/30/05
SEJ was the best school ever! My name is Samantha Cooper and I was a student at SEJ from kindergarden through 4th grade and I'd like to comment alittle on this school. SEJ had a big impact on my life. The teachers and staff were the most awsome people I had ever met. Mrs. Mickey Hicks was the greatest
... Read more teacher of all. She spent her time and love for anything that would be of help to the students. A special thanks to her. Now Mrs. Gloria Nunier was the most wonderful counselor I ever had! I felt she really cared about the students. Great thanks to her. Next Mrs. Susie Riese the most caring person and principal I know. I bielve she wants whats best for everyone else, so thanks a bunch. In conclusion SEJ would be a great school for anyones child, because it was for me! Read less
School Profile for S Ellen Jones Elementary School
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ISTEP+* Test Scores
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Test Year: 2009
S Ellen Jones Elementary School
New Albany - Floyd County Cons Sd
Indiana
* In 2008-2009 Indiana used the Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational Progress-Plus (ISTEP+) assessment to test students in grades 3 through 10 in English/language arts and math, and in grades 5 and 7 in science. The ISTEP+ is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Indiana. High school students are required to pass the grade 10 ISTEP+ to receive a high school diploma. The goal is for all students to score at the passing level on the test.
Student enrollment:
230
Students per teacher:
12
Full-time teachers:
20
Number of classrooms:
111
Special Education
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Vocational Education
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Before/After School
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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
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Special Education Classes
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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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New Albany schools — S Ellen Jones Elementary School is located at 600 E 11th St, New Albany IN 47150. 600 E 11th St is in the 47150 ZIP code in New Albany, IN The school district for S Ellen Jones Elementary School is the New Albany - Floyd County Cons Sd. S Ellen Jones Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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