This school works very hard to make sure to meet the individual needs of each and every student. We put the kids needs first all the time. This is a unique school, with an especially loving and dedicated staff.
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Posted by a teacher on 05/29/09
My wife and I have backgrounds in education and jumped on the opportunity to apply to PE. Granted, the school is 100 years old and space is limited but the partnership forged between parent, child and teacher makes up for it. One more thought...don't read too much into the EOG statistics. Partnership
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Posted by a parent on 05/13/09
Partnership is a wonderful, close-knit school community; something that seems to be missing in many schools in this county of constant student re-assignment. My son is in his second year at Partnership and we are thankful every day that we made this decision. It is true that it is small and noisy, but
... Read more the excellent teachers are able to lead the students into many self-directed and peer teaching activities. I feel that this type of learning at the elementary level is crucial in this time of advanced technology. These students will be prepared to be independent thinkers in society. We love it here! Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/03/09
Partnership is a great school for all the reasons mentioned below. However, it's also very small, and very noisy, and there are no dedicated classrooms for art, science, music, or any other specials. As a parent considering Parntership, you have to decide whether or not you are willing to trade the noise,
... Read more chaos, and small classrooms, for a bigger school with lots of 'specials' and extracurricular activities. You also need to consider whether your child is a self-directed learner who works well in noisy, slightly-understaffed conditions. Also bear in mind that although the calss sizes are small--and this is a bonus--there is only one teacher/class and no assistant, so kids are relied upon to work well on their own. Parntership is a very caring school and very close-knit, but it's not for everyone. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/23/09
My second child is currently at Partnership, my son previously attended is now in Middle School. One of the previous posts from 2006 mentions that there is no base. There is a base, though it is a small one. The school is based in a historical neighborhood which does not allow trailers on campus;
... Read more therefore the number of students is limited. The community of parents is very tight, teachers truly care about their students, they foster an environment that chilren feel safe to step outside of their safety zones to attempt new things. My daughter has bloomed, Partnership has made a huge difference in our family. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/06/08
I am truly thankful for such a wonderful and family oriented school. I know that my son is learning by the he carries himself and the many things he brings home to share. I wouldn't trade this school for anything in this world.
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Posted by a parent on 03/18/08
My family has been at Partnership since it opened. Three children have been educated here, including one now headed to high school. It's a true school community; a wonderful, collaborative environment where parents play an integral part. Parents are required to volunteer. Partnership's the only public
... Read more school in Wake County that's completely a school of choice. There is no 'base' or assigned population. Everyone has applied to get in and wants to be here. The teachers are a very dedicated; many National Board certified. They want to be teachers. They invest a lot of their own time and resources to make learning an interactive, thoughtful and engaging process. They help struggling children succeed & challenge gifted ones. Our principals, called 'senior partners,' are very hands-on and accessible. The PTA is very active. Cultural arts brings traveling theatre groups, musicians. Field trips are outstanding: including one soon to the 'Nutcracker' ballet. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/05/06
My child has been at Partnership for 2 years. We love it. The staff is very good and the parent involvment is great! We have a strong PTA. I feel that this school is like a private school with out the cost! Wake co. needs more schools like this. The mod. schedule is great to.
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* 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.
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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.
Raleigh schools — Partnership Elementary School is located at 601 Devereux St, Raleigh NC 27605. 601 Devereux St is in the Southwest Raleigh neighborhood and 27605 ZIP code in Raleigh, NC The school district for Partnership Elementary School is the Wake County School District. Partnership Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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