All three of my children have attended or are still attending Vivian, and the experience has been very positive. The administration is involved in every aspect of education, and the teachers are 2nd to none. The 2 biggest problems facing Vivian Elementary/Middle Magnet School are other professionals
... Read more inappropriately bad-mouthing the school and administration, and even more of a problem, lack of parental involvement. If these two problems could be resolved, Vivian would be second to none in the state. Sis Adger, parent and Caddo school therapist Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/13/09
i think that this school is great. the teachers are very understanding and patient with the students. i would recommend my other children to attend this school
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Posted by a parent on 07/31/08
My worst teaching experience came from this school. My students had been so beaten down by the staff and administration that they not only didn't believe they could achieve anything, but didn't even care anymore. The administration was completely ineffectual, being either too hard on misbehaving students
... Read more or ignoring them altogether. I don't know what the driving force at Vivan is, but it certainly isn't the well-being of children. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 06/20/08
My girls love Vivian so I don't pull them out. Some teachers are motivated there and care alot about the children's education. I love my children and their education means everything too me. My girls make excellent grades and part of the reason is because of me and part of the reason is because of the
... Read more teachers. I have witnessed things I don't like and I have witnessed things I simply love about Vivian. The school is not bad my children have learned alot and they are truly smart. I do believe more parents and more teachers need to be more devoted to make sure the children remain on top. I am a mother of 2 wonderful girls attending Vivian and my little boy will be attended for the first time in August 2007. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/15/07
Small children need guidance not ISS. The adults should take the time to show the children right from wrong. You may be the only ones in the childs life to do so. Parents need to be notified and meet with other parents if their children are involved in a fight. Suspension should occur if a parent does
... Read more not attend the meeting for a first offense. The teachers are great but i think there is to much testing talk. Thats all my kids talk about because thats all they hear.The test, the test. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/30/07
There is ZERO parent involvement. The students are unruly and unmotivated. Most good teachers have their hands tied because LEAP is crammed down their throats from day 1. The administration is unaccomodating. I would not send my children here for any reason!! Home school would be more beneficial
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Posted by a parent on 03/26/07
After having two children that went to VEMMS it is my sincere hope that somewhere someone will take off the blinders that cover the eyes of the genereal public about this school. This school is guided by local politics where the main focus is hiding the truth from the school board. We spend so much
... Read more time teaching the 'test' that we pass along children that miss the essentials and basic education that their academic future has to be built on. We owe our children the efforts to make sure that 'no child left behind' are not just words. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/15/05
i think this school stinks and i dont like it i like the teachers and some of the kids but that is all i dont think we should have to wear uniforms and i like that we have leap tutering.
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Posted by a former student on 12/09/04
I have three children who attend Vivian Elemntary Middle Magnet. My children are exceptionally bright, unique and independent, and Vivian is a school that encourages these qualities. The faculty of Vivian are concerned not only with test scores and how my children, and the other children, perform,
... Read more but with the individual growth and self-esteem of my children and each and every child enrolled. The teachers are understanding, available at all times, often providing cell phone and home telephone numbers. More importantly, my children come home bragging about their teachers and their principal, and stating how they are loved at their school. I wouldn't trust my babies to anyone else! Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/29/04
I rate the curriculum as a 4, the discipline and leadership a -4. Until the principal and vice principal look at and understand that communications is the key and that expulsion s not always the answer it will continue to have problem. If there is a problem get the kids and parents together first and
... Read more then if necessary bring in a mediator (that's what the Bible tells us to do).Brining the cops in as a form of intimidation does not work, look at the repeat offenders. Read less
School Profile for Vivian Elementary Middle Magnet School
Test scores
Enrollment
Programs
Resources
LEAP 21* Test Scores
Grade Level:
Test Year: 2008
Vivian Elementary Middle Magnet School
Caddo Parish Public Schools
Louisiana
* In 2007-2008 Louisiana used the Louisiana Educational Assessment Program for the 21st Century (LEAP 21) to assess students in grades 4 and 8 in math, English language arts, science and social studies. The LEAP 21 is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Louisiana. The goal is for all students to score at or above basic on the test.
Student enrollment:
727
Students per teacher:
23
Full-time teachers:
31
Number of classrooms:
62
Arts
Art
Special Education
Autism Specialists, Early Childhood Special Needs, Gifted Students, Learning Differences, Life Skills, Title I
Vocational Education
Health, Phys Ed
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Advanced Placement
AP classes are college-level classes offered at the high school level. Once a student completes an AP class and passes a final comprehensive examination conducted by the College Board, the student earns college credit for the course. AP classes are specific and not to be confused with other higher-level classes such as honors classes.
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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Vivian schools — Vivian Elementary Middle Magnet School is located at 100 W Kentucky Ave, Vivian LA 71082. 100 W Kentucky Ave is in the 71082 ZIP code in Vivian, LA The school district for Vivian Elementary Middle Magnet School is the Caddo Parish Public Schools. Vivian Elementary Middle Magnet School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 8.
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