Alpine Crest has teachers who love to teach and they love children. You can tell it's not just a job, it's a job they love!! The principal is very hands on, you won't find her sitting at her desk very often. She is out and about, in the cafeteria, in the classrooms observing, in the library helping a
... Read more child to read. It's the type of environment that I dreamed of for my child..and I found it. My son loves to get up in the mornings and go to school and that says it all. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/17/09
This is my daughter's first year in the public school system and I must say, I am (and she is) so very pleasantly surprised. Her Teacher is Mrs. Bourne and she is wonderful. My daughter feels good and is happy everyday when I pick her up. She is kept stimulated and challenged throughout the day.
... Read more I see her pride in her work as well as in her behavior, which is rewarded on a daily basis. I am very pleased for her to attend this school. In the beginning I, as well as my husband, was very concerned given that we had been hearing people speak unfavorably towards ACE. I have to admit though, it has far exceeded my previous expectations. Thank you ACE for the wonderful job you have done and continue to do. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/18/08
Excellent School. Awesome Principal and office staff. My son is in third grade at Alpine. He is getting a great education because of the wonderful, hard working teachers, who actually give so much of their time and support. He adores the principal, she is always on top of leadership and is so good with
... Read more all Alpine students. Thank You Alpine for all that you do for my son! Your the best! Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/07/08
My son recently started at Alpine Crest in January. It has been an wonderful transition and experience. The staff is very involved and interested in helping each child reach their full potential. The principal fills many shoes through out her day and does an excellent job. She has wonderful leadership
... Read more skills. I want to thank Alpine Crest for their program and their special interest in family involvement. Keep up the good work. Hamilton County Board of Education should be looking to Alpine Crest as a model for excellence. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/20/08
My two children attend Alpine Crest Elementary and I think it is a great school with great administration, office staff and teachers. I think everyone goes above and beyond for the children at Alpine Crest. I think the parent involvement is wonderful because of the great PTA that we have at Alpine
... Read more Crest. The PTA does wonderful things for the school like buying computers, updating the playground, paying for the computer teacher and cafeteria monitor and buying many other items that teachers and staff request. The students, parents and staff are what make Alpine Crest the best! Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/10/08
This a wonderful school and my daughter could not be happier there. There is a new music teacher and she is an assitant in the Chattanooga Boys Choir. I went to this school when I was a child. It is still the best school around.
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Posted by a parent on 11/24/07
I have gone to this school for five years. Next year is my last, and I am very sad. All the teachers are wonderful. I agree that there is a lack of parent involvement, but the school cannot help that. If you want your child to go to a great school send them to Alpine Crest (the very best). Our motto
... Read more is: I am respectful I am responsible I am caring I am ready to learn I have Tiger Pride! Read less
Posted by a student on 11/23/07
It was hard for my 5 year old to go from the comfort of his Pre-K class but, Alpine made the transition easier. He is in Kindergarten and is getting enthusiastic about school. His teacher is very patient with him and encouraging. The school setting is very quiet and I haven't seen kids being disrespectful
... Read more to the teachers. It is the parents job to instill good manners and teacher your child how to respect others especially adults. I think it is a wonderful class size which makes it easier for the teachers to spend a little extra time with the children. I like this school despite what some people have said in their reviews. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/21/07
My child is in the first grade at Alpine and we couldnt be happier. The teachers are very caring and want to make sure their students are ready to promote to the next grade. Alpine a reading program in place that really encourages the students to read. The principal, Mrs. Day, is a breath of fresh
... Read more air. She is a very kind principle but also a tough disciplinarian. I feel that my child is very safe at Alpine. Alpine has just this year hired a new P.E. teacher and Music teacher and Computer teacher. The students love their new teachers. As for parent involvement, it could be better, but, there is parent involvement and those involved do a great job. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/19/06
When choosing a school district to move to, we were told by several people that Alpine was a great school. They were very wrong. We had two children enrolled at this school and in all our school years this school was the worse school we have ever attended. Many many discipline problems. Children
... Read more who don't care to do the work and are very disrespectful of teachers and their classmates. Parents who pitted one against the other. Lack of parent involvement. I would not send my child to this school. Music program is nothing more than watching a movie. Do not send your child to this school. I am not the only parent who feels this way. Have spoken to others who made the mistake of sending their chid to this school. Read less
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Chattanooga schools — Alpine Crest Elementary School is located at 4700 Stagg Rd, Chattanooga TN 37415. 4700 Stagg Rd is in the 37415 ZIP code in Chattanooga, TN The school district for Alpine Crest Elementary School is the Hamilton County School District. Alpine Crest Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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