We never see the principal either at the school or at the few after hours events they have.
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Posted by a parent on 09/19/09
I am a teacher at Adams, and I have to say, coming from another 'good' Wake County school, I have so far enjoyed my time at Adams tremendously, and considerably more than at my last school. I find the office to be supportive and the parents to be communicative. Teachers are there for one another and
... Read more 'team' is a common vocabulary word for all. Usually when you read these sites, it is people seeking out a place to complain. It was nice to see that a few parents were out to let others know some of the positives. Every school has pros and cons. I enjoy working with the childre and families of Adams. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 07/12/08
My daughter is a kindergartener at Adams. We love her teacher - she has grown tremendously. The focus is learning and supporting all students. All my questions have been answered. The one time my child was sent to the office the principal was firm but caring. He immediately called me and we worked together
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Posted by a parent on 06/19/08
The school isn't run efficiently. The teachers however are an excellent group of educators. They work well with what little they are given. However, because of the lack of guidance from administration, bullying seems to be a problem. Therefore, I am pulling my child out of Adams for next school year.
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Posted by a parent on 05/27/08
This is the most poorly run school and if it were not for the teachers this school would sink fast. I do not like how the principal gets to ride on the coattails of the great teachers and staff who work hard with the kids everyday when test scores come out. This principal only cares about test scores
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Posted by a other on 05/05/08
I have a 2nd grader and kindergartener at Adams and we love this school. It has a great bunch of teachers who know and care for the students. The student population is a great mix giving my kids a real world view that some kids have more than them and some kids have less. I wwould highly recommend this
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Posted by a parent on 02/01/08
My daughter entered Adams as a 1st grader. I have been nothing but happy with the school, as well as her WONDERFUL 1st Grade teacher Mrs. Springs. I go regularly to lunches and volunteer in the school, and all my experiences have been positive. The adminstration has been cooperative and friendly to
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Posted by a parent on 01/30/08
I have two children who have attended Adams. Since the current principal has been in charge, the school has gone downhill. There is no leadership or organization anymore. My older son's last year at Adams was a horrible experience. We are seriously considering moving out of the Adams district so
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Posted by a parent on 11/12/07
My son is in kindergarten and the school is always trying to get the parents involved. They are very kind at the school including the principal. Any time I have had questions they were quick to answer them. I am very pleased with the school, and my son loves it.
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Posted by a parent on 02/18/07
I feel sorry for the teachers at this school. There are so many of them with the passion and drive to be in the classroom. Sadly, the creative efforts and 'out-of-the-box' thinking that allows students to thrive and keeps them excited about learning, is often overpowered and shut down by the administration.
... Read more The principal is highly Unprofessional and this concerns me as I am an educator myself. In email and phone conversations he has presented himself in a sarcastic, defensive manner. He seems to run the place more like a corporation At a place where education and students are supposed to be the highest priority, the support for the staff who actually works with the children is incredibly low. Our family loves the year-round schedule and would stand behind the teachers any day. Read less
* In 2007-2008 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The EOG tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.
Student enrollment:
763
Students per teacher:
14
Full-time teachers:
53
Number of classrooms:
40
Special Education
Autism Specialists, Gifted Students, Occupational Therapists, Speech/Language Pathologists, Title I
Music
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Vocational Education
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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.
Cary schools — Adams Elementary School is located at 805 Cary Towne Blvd, Cary NC 27511. 805 Cary Towne Blvd is in the 27511 ZIP code in Cary, NC The school district for Adams Elementary School is the Wake County School District. Adams Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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