I disagree that teachers are unhappy at this school. Please look at the Governor's rating that teachers and administrator's fill out every two years. Pleasant Union is a year round school (in nine weeks, then out for a three week break). For gifted students, parents volunteer to help out with the KIT
... Read more (Kids Into Thinking) program for grades k-2. The AG program identifies students in third grade and serves them as part of a pull out. To differentiate, teachers use team time in which students are grouped by their ability to master an objective and have review/extension at least once a week. It is true that there is little diversity but this is due in part to parents that opt out of year round and have their children attend traditional schools. With some of the top scores in Wake County, Pleasant Union is an excellent school. Read less
Posted by a teacher on 11/11/08
MY ratings in short: Administration (Principal): 5 stars Academics: 4.5 stars (too little room for academically gifted and advanced learners) MAth: 4 stars, because some kids are behind, everyone gets same dose of learning School environment: Ethnic diversity is poor but that is not school's fault
... Read more My over all comments: My kid joined the school in the middle of her 3rd grade moving from Pennsylvania. She integrated well, we noticed that school standard was higher than PA. We were first worried as my kid was one of the very few ethnic kids (not blk or white) but the school is very supportive. Some parents are still backward thinkers in many ways but school is trying to make advances in math and reading. They caught up with math which we like very much. We wish they had better learning opportunities for highly motivated and acedemically interested kids. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/11/08
This school is much better than some of the other public schools in Wake County. I find that there is very little instruction for students who are academically ahead of grade level. Those students are left to 'flounder' in the classroom. Public schools are primarily focused on state testing and scores
... Read more rather than childrens individual growth. Unless you look to private/charter alternatives, you will be seeking additional resources to continually challenge or keep your child interested in his/her education. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/26/08
This school is no longer consider as a good school as before. Parent involment is still 5*, however, many teachers and the office staff were rude. Teachers got behind with class work and skipped it. One teacher complains that she isn't happy, another confided she doens't want to work there anymore.
... Read more This school soon will be down to 2* if things still go on like now. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/22/08
Very disappointing academic results for our boy in the past two years. Every year there are more and more 'projects,' and very little for the smarter children. Was a good school, now just another 'politically correct' environment, where parents and children teacher themselves, and everyone enjoys 'diversity.'
... Read more I.e. scores go down every year. Will be moving next year. . . Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/24/07
The school really encourages Parent involvement in the class room,media centre, field trips, fund risers. So I really like involving in my kid's class. The teachers are very friendly and highly motivated.
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Posted by a parent on 09/18/06
Yup completely agree with the other review - somewhat 'high maintenance' for parents - but this represents their commitment to our children and I find it a blessing if sometimes a challenge. I have other children moving to school age and would be absolutely delighted if they attain places here - which
... Read more in itself tells its own story. There may be better schools than this but I havent found one! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/24/06
We have been happy with this school for the most part. My older son has special needs and the school has been very proactive in trying to find ways to help him. My other son is a challenge in other ways, and we have sometimes felt that the teacher just didn't want to be bothered trying to deal with him.
... Read more I have also felt that the school gives too much homework and too many projects that are too time consuming. As working parents, we find that we have no family time because there is always some kind of school work that needs to be done. However, the school has some of the highest test scores in the county. It is a rich school district so the kids have a lot of advantages. The down side to that is some of us can't afford to contribute/donate every time they ask. Read less
School Profile for Pleasant Union Elementary School
Test scores
Enrollment
Programs
Resources
EOG* Test Scores
Grade Level:
Test Year: 2008
Pleasant Union Elementary School
Wake County School District
North Carolina
* 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:
662
Students per teacher:
8
Full-time teachers:
83
Number of classrooms:
31
Arts
Art
Special Education
Gifted Students, Speech/Language Pathologists
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
"Extended day" programs where the school day is extended before and after school to accommodate working parents. These programs should not be confused with common after school clubs or athletic activities.
Gifted and Talented
A school system may identify 10% to 15% or more of its student population as gifted and talented. A brief description of each area of giftedness or talent as defined by the Office of Gifted and Talented:
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
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Raleigh schools — Pleasant Union Elementary School is located at 1900 Pleasant Un Ch Rd, Raleigh NC 27614. 1900 Pleasant Un Ch Rd is in the North Raleigh neighborhood and 27614 ZIP code in Raleigh, NC The school district for Pleasant Union Elementary School is the Wake County School District. Pleasant Union Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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