Public | 3-4 | 405 students |
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The Principal's point of view
Shelley Vail-Smith, November 3, 2010
Hayden Elementary is a great school! We love our students and strive hard to teach the whole child. We focus on academics, especially reading and math. We are an Alabama Reading Initiative School (ARI) and Alabama Math, Science & Technology School (AMSTI). Our teachers are all highly qualified and passionate about making learning fun. We want to make school something to look forward to everyday. Our community provides a great deal of support, especially the volunteers that work here on a daily basis. We welcome parents for a variety of special events, and they are always encouraged to eat lunch or breakfast with their child. As principal, I am always available to meet with you regarding your child. I have an open-door policy, and you can reach me by e-mail or phone. We have an incredible school, and I welcome you to come visit and see for yourself the great things that are happening here!
I have 3 children that attend Hayden schools.2 are in gifted programs.1child graduated-1 attended the elem, jr. high &now high school. 3rd has attended the primary & elem school. I can say that the Primary, Jr. High &High Schools are good schools with great staff-mostly-As anywhere, there are exceptions. The Elem school may not be for regular people unless you are in. Some staff won't give you the time of day. if you are not in -your child could be overlooked & ignored. I have spoken with several parents about this issue & many outsiders agree that the elem principal is impossible to get in touch with & she is unfriendly &gives off a attitude. Observing, she doesn't seem to like kids or respect teachers or parents -except the ins - In 4 years and 2 kids there, I have never been able to speak to her -someone intercepts.
This school is fine if you have a neuro typical child. I would like to see improvement in the special education department.
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