Avondale Elementary School

We just finished Kindergarten with our first child and couldn't be happier with her experience. Most importantly, I feel my child is as safe as anywhere when she is at Avondale. Her teacher was wonderful and the principal Dr. Curry takes great pride in making Avondale succeed. We had one small issue with another child and her teacher dealt with that situation immediately and proffesionally. They have a wonderful after school program as well. If parents will take the foundation this school provides and work with their child, they will no doubt succeed. The PTA is growing and the involvement of parents will continue to benefit Avondale. We are moving out of town and are honestly sad to see Avondale go.
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Parents I have been a at-home mom for over 10 years and I care very much for my children's well being. I came on greatschools and other websites to see how well they were doing. My advice to you go visit the school for yourself, speak to an administrator and do a tour of the facility. Because many of these good schools are ranked very low because of the district they are in, Avondale for one. Because some of the High Ranked schools didn't have the time or day to speak to a concerned, caring, active parent.
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Our son is in kindergarten at Avondale. DO NOT believe the bad press about this B'ham school! The teachers are great! The PTA is growing!
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I can't say enough great things about this school. My son started pre-k at Avondale Elementary in the fall, and the quality of his education has exceeded my expectations. He comes home with daily and weekly progress reports and assignments from his teacher. He truly enjoys going to school, and he has many new friends! When you walk through the halls, you will see students engaged with their teachers or working diligently at small learning stations. The walls are filled with current classwork and student artwork. The librarian is warm and helpful. The music teacher is amazing and dedicated. The principal has decades of experience and clearly loves her work. The faculty calls Avondale, "Heaven on the hill." This is a very special school!
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My son is in Kindergarten at Avondale Elementary and boy do we LOVE it! He has had an amazing introduction to "big kid school". He loves going to school everyday! Avondale is a clean, bright, diverse, positive environment. I was alarmed by the bad press Bham City Schools get but I can tell you the rumors are not true at Avondale. Wonderful staff! Dr. Curry, the principal, truly loves the children and runs a great school.
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Don't be alarmed by those test scores! AES, a Title 1 school, has consistently raised its test scores over the last few years. And, as we all know, test scores do not adequately meaare sure the success of a school. Avondale is a safe, nurturing, bright school with passionate faculty who care about the success of their students. There's also been recent energy brought in by a new wave of neighborhood parents. A lot of great things are happening at AES... the kind of things you want your family to be part of. If you don't believe me - walk inside. You'll see why current parents love it!
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We are new to Avondale Elementary so may yet add a 5th star. So far we are very pleased with the school, teachers, principal, and students. There is a lively new PTA group and our child LOVES this school. As a parent of a child with some mild special needs, we have found the Birmingham City Schools Special Ed department along with Avondale Elementary School to be shining jewels of the Birmingham City School System. Even better, unlike with some city schools Special Ed and IEP are carried out right on the Avondale campus. No bussing, etc. and the services can be administered right in class or down the hall with a minimum of missed class time, which is a BIG deal to us. As far as we're concerned- after having looked around quite a bit, we couldn't be happier than we are with Avondale Elementary School.
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Avondale Elementary is the only school my son has attended that I have been completely happy with from the principal to the cafeteria.
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I absolutely am head over heels in love Avondale Elementary. This was our first year in Birmingham & I was truly given the blues about Birmingham City Schools. Let me just say "BELIEVE NONE OF WHAT YOU HEAR, BE A WITNESS"! To my surprizes the Prinicple, Vice Principle, and Counselor were very interactive with the children in all grades. Mrs.Martin (3rd grade) is freaking phenomenal...my childs 3rd grade year was awesome. She gave parents the freedom to come in observe & learn with the children, the things that would be required of the children. We had 18 children in all, every grading period she had at least half the class being represented on "A" or "A/B"Honor Roll. The last report card all 18 students made Honor Roll! I love the outstanding job that Mrs Martin did with the children. She really takes pride in what she has CHOSEN to do...so has her other 3rd teaching cohorts. My child made honor roll everytime...if there is something to be said about Avondale Elementary it is "We expect great thing" and best believe they won't let you down. Parents we have to do our part in our children's educational process, because at Avondale Elementary they sure does theirs!
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Avondale does a great job of including parents in the many fine arts aspects of their children's education. I've never had to worry about my children's safety, nor the quality of the education they're receiving. Their teachers communicate very effectively and I'm welcome and included in the educational experience.
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I'm a former student of Avondale and I can say that I had one of the greatest time of my childhood at Avondale School. The teachers were great and the principle at the time was 100% on point.

Avondale Elementary School has welcomed my family with open arms with my child being only in kindergarten, the staff has made themselves aware to the children and parents as to what role they play. My child loves her teacher Mrs. Dickson and speaks highly of all the staff at the school.
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I have enjoyed the overall experience at Avondale with my kidS. I feel they need more activities for the kids such as after school art program to enhance their creativity. They also could improve on their special education classes and the way they handle mentally challenged children. This school above all is the best out of the one my kids have gone to in the past.
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My kids just statryed this year. but i love it alreay. from the moment you pull up your greeted by such a friendly staff . It makes you feel at ease when you drop your kids off. you know they are in good hands.
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Avondale is definately one of the best schools in our area. I really Love Dr.Curry and her staff of teachers. The academic program at Avondale is excellent. Avondale has a very unique and vibrant music program that any student would enjoy. I highly recommend Avondale for your child's academic experience.
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