After attending other schools, my daughter had her own issue with transitioning to a large school. However, we have found Central to be a very heartwarming and caring experience. The office staff are amazing and know 1500+ students & families connected to students by name. The ancillary staff also take
... Read more a personal caring to the children's well being, developing caring relationships and concern for their academic welfare. The teachers are wonderful and able to tailor to the needs of each child, amazing in a school of this size. The IB curriculum is being integrated into the classroom structure, and the quality of education is continuously being evaluated for improvement with continued change focused as much as the school system funds allow, on the needs of the children. My daughter's teacher was fabulous, taking a personal caring with family dynamics and working individually to facilitate my daughter's highest level of achievement. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/03/09
School located in a rural area. I agree with the lunch issue. School buses start around 7am. When they enlarged the school they forgot the to enlarge the cafeteria. My kidergartener eats at around 1pm and my 4th grader eats at around 10am. Getting home off the bus at 4pm makes that a long day. The school
... Read more does recommend snacks that you have to provide EVERYDAY or they end up watching classmates eat theirs. Classroom performance is hit or miss based on what teacher you get. Nothing much offered for extra curricular or gifted, those kids are usually classroom helpers or read alone at their desks. There are great private schools in Charlottesville if you don't mind the 30+ min drive to and back. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/10/08
No extras. Just basic education! Music class in a busy the hallway behind a screen.
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Posted by a parent on 10/20/08
I have never felt the need for my child to attend private school until this year--unruly, undisciplined students, unhappy teachers, and poor management make for an environment which leaves a parent wondering if they aren't doing their child a disservice by sending them here. Ditto on the very low expectations
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Posted by a parent on 03/25/08
Get ready for an eye-opener if you move your child here from a 'good' school. I moved here from the reasonably good Albemarle school system and I have been amazed at the lower level of expectations that goes across the board--the staff, the facility, the programs. I am disappointed enough at the school
... Read more system here (my other chld is in the equally poor middle school) that I will move at the end of this year. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/04/07
If you send your child to Central Elementary make sure to invest in a sams club card to buy snacks and drinks cause they serve lunch for kindergartens AT 1:00 pm! After getting on the bus at 7am that can be a long day! The other grades are no better, seems the younger they are the later they eat. Year
... Read more round will not offered for the 07-08 school year. Lots of extra curricular are being cut too? Are they on a budget? Very few really good teachers that know what they are really there for. If you can find the money or afford private school you would be doing your child a great favor. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/25/07
The teachers are nice and the vice principals are helpful. Other than that, the overcrowding is bad, the school is in disrepair, the education is geared toward the bottom of the barrel, and extracurricular educational activities are rare other than an occasional trip to an orchard. Parent involvement
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Posted by a parent on 02/01/07
We currently have three children attending Central Elementary. We have found it to be mediocre at best. Yes, there are some good teachers at Central, but overall school expectations are low and they deliver on those expectations.
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Posted by a parent on 11/29/06
Central Elem. is located in a small rural community where many of the staff know lots of the parents and many students by name. They are friendly, very approachable and have your children's best interest as their main concern. While the school has grown a lot since my oldest daughter attended there,
... Read more (Her child is there now) the staff has remained very good and helpful. They have a lot of resources for students who learn differently and are willing to work with parents to get the most for their children. A good school in a good school system who have education as a high priority. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/19/06
This school is nice. They have poor teachers, good teachers and amazing teachers. Being involved helps to notice a decent match for your child. No real nice programs for advancing students. Very good student/teacher ratio. They offer a year round calender(with breaks after every grading period) or
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Palmyra schools — Central Elementary School is located at 3340 Central Plains Rd, Palmyra VA 22963. 3340 Central Plains Rd is in the 22963 ZIP code in Palmyra, VA The school district for Central Elementary School is the Fluvanna County School District. Central Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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