Salem Elementary School

Posted July 21, 2009

Salem has been letting down its younger gifted students for at least 3 years now. Parents of students who are ahead of grade level are told by most teachers (there are a couple of exceptions) to 'slow them down and bring them in line with their peers.' This not only exhibits a complete lack of understanding about how to educate gifted kids, but it sends the children and their parents the wrong message (ask yourself -- what is a kindergartener who has been leveled by the school as reading at a 2nd grade level actually learning when she is told she must participate in basic phonics lessons with her classmates?) If you are planning on sending a gifted student to Salem, please make sure you get them tested to proove it -- you will need it to work through the system which encourages mediocrity and conformity instead of excellence.
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Posted June 24, 2008

Salem was the perfect place for our child with autism. The staff is very caring. IEP/Special Ed resources are excellent. We left another Wake Co school after being very disappointed in their inability to cope with our child. Both our kids are flourshing at Salem.
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Posted September 7, 2007

I agree with the above reviews. The school is excellent. The principal is very caring and willing to work with you. Parents are very involved as well.
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Posted September 6, 2007

Salem Elementary is a top notch school! Salem has the most board certified teachers of any elementary school in Wake County, at this time. All the teachers, general ed, special ed, and accelerated teachers are caring and want all kids to succeed. The staff is approachable and are proactive. The principal and assistant principal are involved and hard working. They know all kids by name! Overall, a wonderful school and a great learning environment.
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