Madison #1 Elementary School

I went there for 5th grade for about 5 weeks. It was TERRIBLE! I had friends from Madison Heights come there but I only had 2 new friends. I had a hard time in Math and the Teacher never helped me. I missed alot of days and they never gave me the work untill my Mom talked to them. So if you want to go to this school and only make 1 friend, I suggest you don't go here.

My daughter is a 5th grader at #1, having spent her K-4 years at Madison Heights (which we LOVED). Was nervous about sending my 10yo to a "middle school" but so far, four months into the school year, we're extremely happy! Her Language Arts / Social Studies teacher tag teams with her Math / Science teacher. They are both enthusiastic & accessible. I find the communication from the school to be excellent & exceeds my expectations. I get progress reports on my daughter every two weeks, so I always know exactly where she stands progress-wise. This year #1 has a new principal, Mr. Casey George, who was previously the principal over at Madison Traditional Academy, and this has been a WONDERFUL thing for #1 as Mr. George has brought his high academic & citizenship standards with him to the school. He is very actively involved with curriculum & testing and is a visible presence on the campus both at parent pickup & at events. He comes across as a very approachable, caring person and I think he's truly benefited the school. I continue to be impressed with the Madison School District as a whole & I would not hesitate to recommend this school & the district to other parents.
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I am considering transferrng my daughter out of MTA and into this school. I am not sure after reading the reviews~ however it is between Park and Madison number 1 . Please help. I know number one has been AIMS scores . I have heard horrible tales about both schools.. I know the MTA principal is moving the Madison number 1 this year and he has a history of turning schools around...Please can parents of this and Madision Park respond?
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You are wrong Miss Leckman is great! She always answers my questions and tried to make algebra easy. She is one of my favorite teachers.

I was in honors English for 8th grade and may I say it was the WORST year of my life. Kids threw rocks at me, pushed me down the stairs, took my money, and said very rude and mean things to me all because I was in honors. I'm a pretty shy kid most of the time, and I didn't even know half of the kids that were bullying me. The teachers say me being picked on and never did anything. I hated Madison #1 and I hope no parent ever sends a child here!

I'm a student in the 8th grade Honors program (both Language Arts and Math) and I like being challenged, but it seems like they're just giving us work, hardly explaining what to do, and mainly leaving us to figure it out ourselves by reading the 'directions or instructions.' If our assignment doesnt have directions, they write a broad sentence/paragraph on the board. If you need glasses, they say, "Go to the front of the room." They treat you as a whole class, not as an individual. They don't recognize when someone is trying to do good, in fact, they make it hard for students to try an excel above others. It seems like all they do is give work, and a LOT of it. It is VERY time consuming. It can take me up to my whole day at home to try and finish it all. I hate Madison 1... :(

The last couple of years there was a change in leadership, Mr. Flynn anfd Mrs. Warren, and the school has seen a dramatic turn around in attitude of students and structure. I hesistated about sending my grandchildren to #1 but it has been a positive experience. What they would be able to do with $20,000!!! They should be given a reward for the turn around.

Great school spirit, enthusisatic teachers, a very well run administration staff, good parent involvement. High standards expected of all teachers and students. A very safe school, comfortatble and well maintained.
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My daughter went to school here at Madison #1 Middle School for the 3rd and 4th quarters of 2009-10. Her grades went up from A's, B's and C's to A's and A+'s. Her teachers at her old school used to tell me she needed to focus more, but here they tell me she is one of their most focused students. She likes this school and so do my husband and I. If Madison #1 went through 12th grade we would just keep her here. Thanks to all the teachers, office staff and principal for A+ work!!!
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i love the school it meets the standards and has a great curricular plan
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