Thurman Francis is well-equipped to draw the cream of the crop in Rutherford County. The future of Rutherford County's Northern magnet school depends on attracting high-achievers (like a magnet). The high-caliber school administrators, Dr. Andra Helton and Jeffrey Duke, make an incredibly attractive
... Read more leadership team. They've grabbed the 'Ram' by the horns to set high standards of excellence for students and families at TFAA. Strengths include: highly-qualified and professional educators, close involvement with parents who place a strong value on education along with an expectation that college is NOT 'optional,' and a wonderful K-8 concept that provides a small family atmosphere which builds confidence and protects middle-school students from being 'thrown to the wolves' before they are mature enough to make good decisions. Weaknesses include: identity confusion, growing pains, not many after-school clubs, a percentage of students in the magnet classes who are not high-achievers, and a need for corporate sponsorship. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/29/08
My child has flourished at TFAA. He has had wonderful teachers every year who continue to work very hard for my child.
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Posted by a parent on 01/29/08
We have only been at Thurman Francis one year. My daughter just completed Kindergarten and we were very pleased! She has had a great experience and has learned many new skills. She loved her teacher and her class. I was very impressed with the time and attention that was given to be sure she was
... Read more challenged and was learning what she needed to know to be successful in first grade. I would definitely recommend this school to anyone who wants their child to be challenged and pushed to their potential. If you do not want to be involved or want the easy way out you may want to look elsewhere. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/29/07
I have a 4th grader who has been a Thurman Arts Academy since they added the 1st grade as well as a daughter who is now in High School who attended as well. What I like best is the extra curriculum which broadens their horizons and exposes students to cultural differences thru the music class, dance
... Read more class and let's not forget the foreign language that starts as early as 1st grade. The teachers are Wonderful to offer subjects that involves the students hands on activities rather than lecture style and they match your child's ability if they need more challenging work they provide it in the classroom there may be 5 or 6 different levels of academic work, so you will never hear your child say they are bored. It is a Wonderful experience for our family. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/20/06
My daughter has attended this school since Kindergarten and is now in the 2nd grade. Each year I can't believe the teacher can possibly be better than the last, but it just keeps getting better! The teachers have gone above and beyond the normal teacher duties to make sure our child is learning and
... Read more enjoying it. She is always challenged and the word bored never is spoken. The parental involvement is tremendous. The principal has always been accessible and always appears at the functions and special projects the classes do. This is not a school for those who don't want to be involved in their child's education, but if your child wants challenge and a joy in learning it can be found at TFAA. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/27/06
My son has been going to this school since Kindergarten and it has been wonderful. The teachers that he has had so far have been awesome. The school offers the students a real academic challenge. They get to do so many different things than they have in other schools. The principal is always out in
... Read more the parking lot to talk and help get all of the kids picked up. I like the small school atmosphere where everyone knows and talks to everyone. I would recommend this school to anyone. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/17/05
My children went to this school. The teacher was extremely negative. She talked down to the chidren,and was degrading. She was always yelling at the students. Everyone knows that the way a teacher treats children reflects in their performance, and behaviour. I would not reccomend this school to anyone.
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Posted by a parent on 03/22/05
My daughter has been enrolled in Thurman Francis for two years. Upon her enrollment, I was really excited about the special opportunities the school offered. So far, we have not been pleased with the teachers she has been assigned. Maybe the principal should hire more dedicated teachers to enrich the
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Posted by a parent on 12/07/04
This school provides an excellant atmmosphere for learning. My daughter has attended for two years now, and we have been very pleased with her progress. Kudos to the faculty and administration. E.Garnett
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Posted by a parent on 08/11/04
This school has some great things to offer children. It also has some very negative teachers. My son is a honor student and had a horrible year! Some teachers can really ruin a childs self esteem! I cant say that I'd recommend it to anyone.
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School Profile for Thurman Francis Elementary School
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TCAP* Test Scores
Grade Level: All
Test Year: 2008
Thurman Francis Elementary School
Rutherford County School District
Tennessee
* In 2007-2008 Tennessee used the Tennessee Comprehensive Assessment Program (TCAP) Achievement Test to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading/language arts, math, science and social studies, and in grades 5 and 8 in writing. The results for reading/language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchool profiles. The results are for all grades combined for each subject and reflect the performance of students enrolled for the full academic year. The TCAP is a standards-based test that measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Tennessee. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
Student enrollment:
752
Students per teacher:
21
Full-time teachers:
36
Number of classrooms:
45
Arts
Art
Computer Science
Computer Science
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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Smyrna schools — Thurman Francis Elementary School is located at 221 Todd Ln, Smyrna TN 37167. 221 Todd Ln is in the 37167 ZIP code in Smyrna, TN The school district for Thurman Francis Elementary School is the Rutherford County School District. Thurman Francis Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 8.
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