I have nothing good to say about Alvarado. Elementary North. The Principal is not concerned about the needs of the student just about the staff. I have had five children and they have been in different schools and I think Alvarado is one of the worsted district I have ever been in.
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Posted by a parent on 08/20/09
I love this school! The teachers are excellent and we keep in touch by email on a weekly basis, so I can ask a question and get an answer within a few hours. My son is in the 3rd grade and last week we found that 98% of the 3rd graders passed the Taks test! As for previous parents complaining that all
... Read more they care about is the Taks test....they should take their complaints to the government because they are the ones that have put so much importance on the Taks. Also, I have always been welcome on the campus, but due to safety precautions you must check in at the office first. And in this day and age, this is the only responsible way to run a school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/01/09
I have had many bad experiences with this school. The leaders put in place here are more concerned about the employees rather than the children. If I have to be in Alvarado another year the superintendent is letting me change to another school since I have had numerous problems with this one.
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Posted by a parent on 04/01/09
I have nothing good to say about Alvarado Elementary North. It is a cold unwelcoming place. The leadership quality here is embarrassing! Parents are not welcome on campus. 3rd and 4th grade only focuses on Taks test, more important to them to get a good school rating rather that to actually teach the
... Read more kids so they understand the work. POOR POOR quality. I cannot wait to get out of this school system! Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/31/09
I have two children attending this school and I am very dissapointed with the teacher quality. My son struggles with his work and they have not offered any additional help. Their only resolution is to have him repeat a grade. Parent involvement is not welcome at this school, in fact they do everything
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Posted by a parent on 03/30/09
A new principal was put into place for the school year of 2006 - 2007. The teacher retention rate was higher then ever before at a 93%, only loosing two teachers to personal family situations. The principal is very involved in all areas of the school, including greeting the students every morning outside
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Posted by a teacher on 01/10/08
There is constantly a high number of new teachers. Principal is not aware of most things that happen on campus. Teachers tend to keep silent. Bad teacher/princial to parent communication. Unfortunately, my kids must attend yet another year. Those of you considering moving to Alvarado, think long and
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Posted by a parent on 06/08/07
My faith in public education is gone, thanks in part to AEN. I have removed both of my children, and will attempt to catch them up to grade level at home. The teacher turn over rate continues to be to high, and the parent participation continues to drop. When we started at AEN in 2001, it was a warm,
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Posted by a parent on 01/14/06
I have two kids attending AEN, one in 1st and the other in 4th grade. My kids say they are bored in school because all they are doing is trying to get the students to pass a state required test, leaving very little time for new learning. My 4th grader is a GT student and is not challenged what so ever.
... Read more The teacher said it was our responsibility to challenge my child.I feel that AEN is a year behind in their teaching for each grade level. My 4th grader is doing 3rd grade work. As for extracurricular activities, I feel that their are none. I am very involved with my childs education at school and home. I do not feel my children are getting an adequate education. My 1st grader does not even receive a lettered report card. They give out an assessment report that is very difficult to read. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/13/05
I love this school. The teachers are wonderful and they all seem to care about each and every one of the kids. They take the time with each child to make sure that they are doing the best of their abilities. I give them a A+ rating.
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School Profile for Alvarado Elementary North School
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Student enrollment:
454
Students per teacher:
15
Full-time teachers:
31
Number of classrooms:
27
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
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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;
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Special Education Classes
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Adult Education Classes
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English as Second Language
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Alvarado schools — Alvarado Elementary North School is located at 1500 N Cummings Drive, Alvarado TX 76009. 1500 N Cummings Drive is in the 76009 ZIP code in Alvarado, TX The school district for Alvarado Elementary North School is the Alvarado Independent School District. Alvarado Elementary North School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 4.
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