Thurman Francis Elementary School

Posted May 29, 2008

Thurman Francis is well-equipped to draw the cream of the crop in Rutherford County. The future of Rutherford County's Northern magnet school depends on attracting high-achievers (like a magnet). The high-caliber school administrators, Dr. Andra Helton and Jeffrey Duke, make an incredibly attractive leadership team. They've grabbed the 'Ram' by the horns to set high standards of excellence for students and families at TFAA. Strengths include: highly-qualified and professional educators, close involvement with parents who place a strong value on education along with an expectation that college is NOT 'optional,' and a wonderful K-8 concept that provides a small family atmosphere which builds confidence and protects middle-school students from being 'thrown to the wolves' before they are mature enough to make good decisions. Weaknesses include: identity confusion, growing pains, not many after-school clubs, a percentage of students in the magnet classes who are not high-achievers, and a need for corporate sponsorship.
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Posted January 29, 2008

My child has flourished at TFAA. He has had wonderful teachers every year who continue to work very hard for my child.
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Posted May 29, 2007

We have only been at Thurman Francis one year. My daughter just completed Kindergarten and we were very pleased! She has had a great experience and has learned many new skills. She loved her teacher and her class. I was very impressed with the time and attention that was given to be sure she was challenged and was learning what she needed to know to be successful in first grade. I would definitely recommend this school to anyone who wants their child to be challenged and pushed to their potential. If you do not want to be involved or want the easy way out you may want to look elsewhere.
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Posted September 20, 2006

I have a 4th grader who has been a Thurman Arts Academy since they added the 1st grade as well as a daughter who is now in High School who attended as well. What I like best is the extra curriculum which broadens their horizons and exposes students to cultural differences thru the music class, dance class and let's not forget the foreign language that starts as early as 1st grade. The teachers are Wonderful to offer subjects that involves the students hands on activities rather than lecture style and they match your child's ability if they need more challenging work they provide it in the classroom there may be 5 or 6 different levels of academic work, so you will never hear your child say they are bored. It is a Wonderful experience for our family.
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