They are doing a great job by providing care to a special needs child in kindergarten.
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Posted by a other on 10/08/09
They are trying to keep my kids on track even with all of the absences they have for my youngests chemotherapy appointments. They fax me the work when they miss and are trying to make my youngests time in school very comfortable. They want to add handicapped equipment to the playground and they are
... Read more trying to hire someone to follow him around and help him if he needs it. They have been the best support during this time. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/04/09
I agree with most of the comments. Morton is a really good school. The admin and parent advocate put out alot of information. If as a parent I dont know whats going on schoolwide its because I am not reading or listening. 3 of 4 teachers have been great. 1 of 4 needed help with communicating with
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Posted by a parent on 05/16/09
After Onslow County redistricted last year my children were transferred from Hunters Creek Elementary to Morton Elementary. I am so happy with the change. Morton is a rural school with a more personal approach to teaching. As a parent of a child under medication for ADHD this school is an improvement
... Read more over the bigger, more impersonal style of HCES. I wanted to be able to personally observe my child's progress on medication and never wanted to medicate my child but... It works for my son. I was welcomed to participate in his education and didn't have to rely on a counselors assessment, although the counselor is fantastic along with the rest of the administration. The very strong emphasis on core education I feel is the real strength of Morton. I am very pleased with the school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/12/09
I have now had 3 kids at Morton, in 7 years, with 3 principals. The current principal is very family oriented and kid friendly; impressive, young man. The school feels very welcoming, scores are improving, and as former USMC- the principal and teachers really support the military families. PE teacher
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Posted by a parent on 03/09/09
This school has done very well with all of the students, especially the military kids.
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Posted by a parent on 07/24/08
There are a lot of great things about this school. But there is not always good communication between the parents and the school. The new principal is trying hard to make posative changes, and the size of the school is growing very quickly.
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Posted by a parent on 05/28/08
Class sizes are great, faculty and staff are on-the-ball and the atmosphere is very friendly.
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Posted by a parent on 06/23/07
The level of teacher dedication is unmatched. Everyone from the teachers and their assistances to the office staff are truly invested in each and every child. It is so nice to see that the care and concern for my child doesn't end with the afternoon bell. I am encouraged to call my son's teacher at
... Read more any time with questions. I was even given her home and cell numbers. This school is by far the best!!! Not only does the principal know each student by name, he knows their siblings as well. Every classroom has an assistant teacher as well, so each child can receive the one on one attention they sometimes need. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/10/07
I attended this school in the early 80's and recently so has my son--great teachers, great teaching techniques, and overall great school. I loved this school as a child and I still loved it when my son attended a few years ago. This school has been able to transition into new times and deal with a
... Read more new generation, while still keeping that 'old-school' idea of nurturing children and truly caring about their education, which seems to be almost-lost in many schools now-a-days(in my humble opinion). 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:
491
Students per teacher:
12
Full-time teachers:
41
Number of classrooms:
27
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Special Education
Gifted Students, Life Skills, Speech/Language Pathologists, Title I
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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.
Jacksonville schools — Morton Elementary School is located at 485 Old 30 Rd, Jacksonville NC 28546. 485 Old 30 Rd is in the 28546 ZIP code in Jacksonville, NC The school district for Morton Elementary School is the Onslow County School District. Morton Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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