Located at 3221 Mastin Lake Rd, Huntsville, AL, the Academy for Science & Foreign Language is an International Baccalaureate school. Classroom instruction is provided for grades pre-K through eighth grade in science and foreign language electives as well as the required reading, math and other core education classes. As the world changes quickly, the faculty and staff strive to teach students to make universal connections in a diverse world and become respected, responsible and successful adults. It is believed that through nurturing the development into caring, knowledgeable and inquisitive young people, a more peaceful, better world can be created with respect and understanding through intercultural exchanges.
Among the clubs and organizations available for students are Math Club for elementary students, Math Club for middle students and Academic Team. Parents have an active PTA in which to become an active member. International Baccalaureate provides separate programs for primary and middle students in a holistic learning environment so students learn in the best way possible to achieve their best.
Learn more about the school and get the forms to enroll students in the school online by visiting the school's website at www.asflmagnate.org. In addition to regular school activities, parents will be able to learn about such online options for students and parents including Renaissance Place, Edmodo, Pearson SuccessNet, Home Connect, Community Connection, One to One Huntsville, Fine Arts and Success Net Plus.
Parents planning to enroll their children in the Academy for Science & Foreign Languages will want to check the website for orientation schedules and class schedules. The principal, Mrs. Jeanne Greer, can be contacted by phone or email if parents have questions. A contact form is available on the website that has email directed to the Administrative Assistant, Carolyn Maples. So parents can keep close tabs on their children's progress, the Faculty Email Directory on the site provides contact information for teachers so questions about a child can be directed to that child's teacher.
After enrolling their children, it is advisable for parents to download the handbook so parents and students will know what is expected before the start of classes. When parents, students, faculty and staff all work together and are on the same page, students will have more successful learning progress.
