Both of my children attended South Salem and the teachers on all grade levels as well as the principals and staff have been instrumental in the formative years for my children. They love school and that is mainly due to the enthusiasm and community involvment with South Salem.
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Posted by a parent on 05/13/09
SSES is great!!! I am excited to for my son, I know he is getting a great education. The school is full of love for the kids and inspires the desire to learn. I could not be happier that we were able to live in this community and he is able to go to this school. He has attended SSES all of his educational
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Posted by a parent on 09/21/08
South Salem is a school a parent can be proud to send their kids to. The pricipal loves the students and the teachers truly care and work well with the parents. The test scores they receive are always very good. The sports programs are second to none. I have 2 kids and never have I felt that the
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Posted by a parent on 03/22/05
Academic excellance is what you will find at South Salem. No matter if you have an Honor's tudent, 'middle of the road' child, or someone that needs a little (or a lot) of extra assistance, this is the school you want to choose! The experience and education they will receive will far exceed your expectations.
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Before/After School
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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
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Special Education Classes
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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.
Salem schools — South Salem Elementary School is located at 1600 Carolyn Rd, Salem VA 24153. 1600 Carolyn Rd is in the 24153 ZIP code in Salem, VA The school district for South Salem Elementary School is the Salem City School District. South Salem Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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