My son attended second grade in 2009 in Ms. Crowley's class. She was excellent at keeping the children on task and encouraging her students that needed extra attention. While the school does not have a gifted program until mid-way through third grade, Ms. Crowley created an advanced studen Literature
... Read more Extension reading comprehension program and encouraged participation in the Superstar Math program. Reading is the biggest focus of the school and it is really PUSHED! The only thing I would wish to improve in this school is that the math focus is not really there. My daughter who is going into Kindergarten is already comfortable with most of the concepts being taught in second grade. So, my advice to any parent, is continue with extra math work at home to keep your child on grade-level with their peers across the county. Best school in Fayetteville. Hands down! Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/01/09
Longhill is the best elementary school in the area. The teachers are dedicated and loving. Many parents are very involved with the numerous activites. My child loved attending school here! One note, Cumberland county does not offer much in the way of 'gifted' education before third grade. If your
... Read more child needs to be challenged more then advocate on his or her behalf--the teachers and administrators will do more than required if you push for it. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/07/08
I have a child that has just started the 2nd grade at Long Hill. While I was more than pleased with Raleigh Road, I must say that I am extremely disappointed with the lack of supervision and security at this school, both at lunchtime and while doing 'laps' after lunch. The principal/school administration
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Posted by a parent on 09/22/07
Long Hill is an top notch school with a long history of excellence. Aside from extremely high performance records on reading, math, writing, and science, it is one of only a very few elementary schools in the state that offers an incredible geography and social studies program with Coach Brad Dent and
... Read more an immensely popular and professional drama program run by Jack Bond. Donna Albaugh is an excellent principal that encourages learning programs like these that 'think outside the (testing) box'. Testing outcomes are some of the highest in this county and best this side of the Triangle. Debbie Williams, Rosemary Berry and Margie Smith are excellent teachers, as are Annie Roach and Sheree Gordon. Safety and parent involvement are exceptional at this school, so don't enroll your child unless you're ready to be highly involved. This school's extracurricular academic activities make area middle school and high schools pale in comparison. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/03/07
Long Hill Elememetery is by far the best overall school in Cumberland County. The teachers and staff are excellent!!! Alison Frazee I think is one of the best teachers in Cumberland County. She is one of many teachers I know who has spent countless hours everyday after school preparing for the next
... Read more school day so they would be ready to give the students at Long Hill the best quality education they can possibliy give....Thanks...Long Hill..... Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/03/06
An excellent school with high quality teachers and a good environment for children to learn.
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Posted by a parent on 04/12/06
Long Hill is a 'school of excelence' but what that ment for our son was test prep. and more tests. The school is an excelent place for good learners but for our average 4th grader he felt very slow and left out when he transfered there and his grades soon reflected it. When we asked for advice as to
... Read more how to better help our son we were told, 'just keep doing what you are doing.' -Well, that hasn't worked. The school is organized and all the staff work together, it just was not the place for us. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/15/05
All three of my kids have gone to Long Hill. Presently I have two kids attending this school. Words just cant describe how pleased I am with this school. Both of my kids are special needs kids and the school has bent over backwards to make sure that they get what they need. I have had a few problems
... Read more with my kids related to their disability (autism) but the school has worked with me as a team and together we have resolved all the issues. I have no doubt that these people care very much about the success of my children. Shannon Sennabaum Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/16/05
I think long hill elementary school is a wonderful,loving atmosphere they all wok hard but provide help tot he students when ever needed.they have ongoing special acctivites thoughout the year for the children and the teachers are very considerate to the parents feelings and questions on anything. I
... Read more give long Hill elementary school a thumbs up for there hard work 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:
530
Students per teacher:
13
Full-time teachers:
40
Number of classrooms:
25
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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;
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
Fayetteville schools — Long Hill Elementary School is located at 6490 Ramsey St, Fayetteville NC 28311. 6490 Ramsey St is in the 28311 ZIP code in Fayetteville, NC The school district for Long Hill Elementary School is the Cumberland County School District. Long Hill Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels 2 - 5.
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