My children and I are very happy with this school, we just moved back from Durant, OK. where my 4th grader was 25 lessons behind in math there. I have a 2nd and 4th grader and they are pushed to learn more in this school.
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Posted by a parent on 02/13/09
We are so pleased with East Hancock! We have two children at the school and they have attended for the past three years. I can honestly say that each teacher we have had has been wonderful. They are truly committed to the students and really enjoy their jobs. Both children are doing very well and
... Read more LOVE going to school! The communication between parent and teacher is great and they strongly encourage parent involvement. We are a military family and move around quite a bit, so to find a school like East Hancock has been such a relief! Thank you for providing a fun, safe and structured place to learn! Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/13/09
I think this is a wonderful school with wonderful teachers. They have great progeams and include the parents as much as possible.
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Posted by a parent on 10/01/08
As a parent I applaud East Hancock to have the courage to sing 'Christmas songs' that use the name of God, allow children their imagination with Santa Claus and the strict way discipline is handed down when need be. Excellant school system and teachers!
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Posted by a parent on 03/07/08
I have had children in private school and this one is equal to or better than the private school.
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Posted by a parent on 08/15/07
Academics are very good here. Extracurricular activities could be stronger. Good parental involvement. Very good TAG (talented and gifted course).
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Posted by a parent on 02/01/06
Our daughter went to kindergarten at East Hancock. I volunteerd three times a week. What a wonderful school, and what a wonderful staff. Mrs. Perniciaro was a dream teacher and our daughter flourished in her class. A+
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Posted by a parent on 01/16/06
The parent involvement at this school is excellent. The school has many activites through out the year that include the entire family, ie. Halloween carnival, Silent Auction, Holiday Tree lighting. My son throughly enjoys attending this school and I am very pleased as well.
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Posted by a parent on 08/02/05
My son started Kindergarten at East Hancock this year and only 4 weeks into school I am amazed. Great school. Very Structured and disciplined, while still very nurturing environment. The things that he has already learned are wonderful! Even in kindergarten the music classes and library are utilized
... Read more in a way that is perfectly appropriate for their educational level. The school is clean and well kept, the administration is very organized; parent involvement is wonderful. The teachers I have had contact with thus far are great, and my son absolutely loves it. I was certainly nervous and apprehensive as my son is the first of my children to start school, but my nerves were calmed and I felt very reassured very quickly. All of this was just icing on the cake, as this school's scores are tops!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/31/04
I have visited this school and have been absolutely blown away by the principal's knowledge of all curriculums and dedication to her students' education. All the teachers work extremely hard to ensure their students' success. If you don't believe me, look at the test scores! To the principal: Keep
... Read more up the great work and keep serving as a extraordinary mentor to the teachers/students you have committed your passion to. Read less
* In 2007-2008 Mississippi used the Mississippi Curriculum Test (MCT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in language arts and math. The MCT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Mississippi. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.
Student enrollment:
700
Students per teacher:
22
Full-time teachers:
32
Number of classrooms:
50
Special Education
Gifted Students, Speech/Language Pathologists
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
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Advanced Placement
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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
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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Kiln schools — East Hancock Elementary School is located at 4221 Kiln Delisle Rd, Kiln MS 39556. 4221 Kiln Delisle Rd is in the 39556 ZIP code in Kiln, MS The school district for East Hancock Elementary School is the Hancock County School District. East Hancock Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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