I moved to this area just to go to this school. It's a wonderful school and very catering to my childs special needs.
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Posted by a parent on 12/24/08
I attended HBES and my two children now attend there. I love the school. My fifth grader is getting well prepared for middle school and my second grader is learning so many new things. The transition of a new school year minus 500 students has been a very sucessful one. I have read all the other reviews
... Read more and as a parent who is very involved at HB I feel like the problems have been due to an overcrowded school and the inability to meet each individual need. Our new administrators and staff are very positive as well as the students and PTO. It seems like a new school since we are half the size we used to be. The classrooms are from 17 - 24 students, and more than enough staff to meet the needs. The PTO fills in the gaps. I love HBES and my children are thriving there. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/29/08
We moved into the district November '06. We were worried our 8-year old might have a hard time adjusting to a new school. The teachers and administrators at Hemby Bridge took a genuine interest in making his transistion as smooth as possible. The school has grown so much and the staff is doing a great
... Read more job keeping 1000 kids happy, safe, properly educated and organized. Communications to parents could be improved a little bit. Website could be more informative and updated weekly. Teachers could have site so parents could keep updated on what students are learning and what major events are upcoming, etc. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/10/07
As a child I attened this school and I am happy that my children are attending this school. My oldest son just completed 1st grade and will move on to 2nd with his younger brother in K. If a child is in need of help it is readily availible. The teachers are always pleasent and represnt this school respectfully.
... Read more My experience with them has been great. They truly care for and about your child. The specials classes of Art,PE,Spanish,and Music are also well. My son loves all of the teachers he has had over the last 2 years and is looking forward to moving on to 2nd grade. The parent involement is extreamly well. This is a school who cares for the child and their family. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/19/07
Our experience with this school has been mostly a negative one. Our son started kindergarten happily,but after the first day came home crying with bad report saying he was 'bad'. This continued to happen,so my husband and I had several conferences with the administration. They are overly critical of
... Read more young children and not very understanding of a small childs behavior.They were expected to be perfect little robots and not appreciated for their individuality at all. If this continues in first grade,we will be transferring our son to another school. He is a sweet,sensitive five year old boy who needs to be guided not sent to the principles office for every minor infraction (talking or not paying attention). Children should be guided through their school experience,not expected to be perfect,after all, none of us are. Concerned parent. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/02/07
I had two children attend Hemby Bridge over 3 1/2 years. My older daughter was well prepared for middle school. I was very impressed with the level of parent involvement and teacher/administration enthusiasm even though it's an older school. My kids were very happy and successful here.
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Posted by a parent on 03/28/07
My daughter has been in Hemby Bridge from kindergarten and is currently in 5th grade. My family's experience with the school has been wonderful, with only a couple of exceptions. I feel she has been challenged and is encouraged to reach her full potential. I would recommend to any family!
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Posted by a parent on 11/12/06
This school has achieved 'School of Excellence' twice in recent years and may possibly do so again this year. One only has to track school performance to be assured of the quality of education this school provides. This could only be achieved by having teachers who are well qualified and go well beyond
... Read more the expected in their instructional practices. It also speaks to the support provided by the parents and the administrators at the school. For the 'inside scoop,' visit the school and see for yourself what a great situation for learning your child could be a part of. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 06/12/04
My experience has been wonderful. My child has been challenged each year to reach his potential, not just what is required. His teachers have found what he is capable of and pushed him to achieve even more. His teachers have always been open to communication. This school always welcomes parents and
... Read more has excellent parental involvement. I think it's a great school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/21/04
I cannot convey the awful experiences that I have had at Hemby Bridge during the past five years in a mere fifty words. Using my 4th grader as an example - graduated K unable to read. This has been accepted practice by one particular teacher for many years. Suffered verbal abuse witnessed by another
... Read more teacher and immediately reported to me by her - principal says that things like that 'don't happen at Hemby Bridge.' Did he just call me a liar? 3rd grade very wasteful. Teacher unable to give me an estimate my son's report card grades one week prior to report card issue. I do not recommend this school. We are leaving! Read less
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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
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English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Indian Trail schools — Hemby Bridge Elementary School is located at 6701 Indian Trl-frvw Rd, Indian Trail NC 28079. 6701 Indian Trl-frvw Rd is in the 28079 ZIP code in Indian Trail, NC The school district for Hemby Bridge Elementary School is the Union County Public Schools. Hemby Bridge Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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