Albemarle school is a good and safe enviroment... but i do not recomnend this school to anyone because the education is poor and it is not clean at all and the teachers do not know how to teach. If you have a payment issue they will work with you for a sort amont of time but not long enough . This school
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Posted by a student on 09/03/08
Both my son and my daughter attend this school. All I can is I love the environment that my children are learning in. I have a very open line of communication with my kids' teachers and this is encouraged. In addition to this, I am encouraged to stop in, to go on field trips, and generally be involved!
... Read more I love it. Academically I am very happy with what is being taught. Kudos to the school I would not trust my children to the public school system here in E City. Anyone who can afford private school and wants a good education with a great family friend environment for their kids should consider Albemarle. We love it. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/23/07
My child is in his second year at this school. School is what children, parents, and faculty make it. I would recommend this school to anyone who can afford before/afterschool care in a private daycare. A proud parent of a great student!
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Posted by a parent on 08/23/07
Albermarle school is not Harvard, this is Elizabeth City for gods sake. It is however, the best school in town as it is very safe and fosters a very family-like and respectful enviroment. I care about my children and will not subject them to Elizabeth City public schools. Do your research and ask around
... Read more about the public schools. I am very suspect of those posting negative responses; I have heard rumblings about people who are upset because it is 99% white, more than likely it is because they cannot afford it. Academically, my oldest child is excelling compared nationally. My youngest is in pre-school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/11/07
I have been attending Albemarle School and ever since the change in principals the school's students and quality has declined. The learning is almost non-existent and it will not prepare you for college. The only way to succeed in this school is to have lots of money then your child can get every award
... Read more known to mankind and really good grades. If your a parent I wouldn't recommend this school for your child. Read less
Posted by a student on 07/25/06
My family is very pleased with Albemarle School. My daughter scored well above average on her CATs, so they must be doing something right. The parents are very involved in all the programs. The facilities are clean and well-kept. I like that they involve the older grades with the younger ones by
... Read more bringing them into the classroom and reading to the childen. The teacher brought in a butterfly garden this year and the kids got to watch the caterpillars metamorph into a butterfly, fostering an early interest in science and nature. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/02/06
The academics are below standard. English is almost none existant in High School. The students believe the school is just about sports; the headmaster is the AD. More money means more perks for your student:higher grades, more playing time in sports,participation in other extracurricular activities.
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Posted by a parent on 09/21/05
We love the small class size and have been very pleased with our son's progress. Some teachers there need to be a little less critical of the students, especially critizing students in front of the others in the class!Need to foster a positive environment!
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Posted by a parent on 08/29/05
My son has attended this school for three years, and we love it. The teachers are dedicated and caring, and I am pleased with the quality of his education. It is wonderful to send my child to a school where I don't have to worry about discipline problems or other horror stories one hears so often these
... Read more days. Overall, a safe, family-oriented environment combines with fantastic teachers and individual attention for each child to create excellent opportunities for learning. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/02/05
Safe and nice family environment, but it's WAY too small, no AP classes, it won't prepare you for college (a decent one, anyway), no opportunities. Not worth the money!
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Elizabeth Cty schools — Albemarle School is located at 1210 Us Highway 17 S, Elizabeth Cty NC 27909. 1210 Us Highway 17 S is in the 27909 ZIP code in Elizabeth Cty, NC Albemarle School is a Private school that serves grade levels PK - 12.
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