We are a military family new to the Jacksonville area as of last summer. Since we've not lived here with children before, and not knowing anyone with kids the same age as ours, we were at a disadvantage when looking at local schools. We poured over Great Schools... talked with people in the community...
... Read more and used 'common sense' and decided on the area we wanted to live in order to get our kids into Parkwood. We have never regretted our decision once. All their information is timely and allowed us to look at the mix of kids that we wanted our kids to be with. It was right on the money. I do wish the school had a foreign language component to their special classes... but that is the only disappointment we've had. Our kids are challenged and nurtired. We love it. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/29/08
All three of my children attended Bell Fork from Kindergarten through 5th grade. The teachers are highly trained and provide a strong foundation in Math, writing and reading. With an absolutely fantastic caring staff, this is truly a school comparable and competitive with schools that pull from more
... Read more priviledged areas. The student body is an cultural diverse, eclectic group of military dependents and locals. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/03/07
I think this is a wonderful school with wonderful teachers. The secretary at the front is so patient and kind. My son is doing well in his 1st grade class and I love the way the team keeps their homework schedule consistent. I only have a problem with picking up my sick child from the floor of the
... Read more office when two administrators were right there looking at him. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/30/04
My child is in 2nd grade and absolutely likes his school. He started off in one class and had to change classes because the classes were to big so they hired another teacher and he was chosen to switch to the new classroom. He was unsure at first and so was I but now that the change has happened he loves
... Read more his new teacher and she is very patient with the children in her class. I think everyone of the staff members that I have met are very professional and work well together. Read less
* In 2006-2007 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.
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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.
Durham schools — Parkwood Elementary School is located at 5207 Revere Rd, Durham NC 27713. 5207 Revere Rd is in the 27713 ZIP code in Durham, NC The school district for Parkwood Elementary School is the Durham Public School District. Parkwood Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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