Central Park Elementary School serves approximately 400 scholars in Grades PreK - 5.

The present school building was completed in 1994 behind the old school site.

A new addition was completed in 2003.

CP provides the following services and programs:

• Highly Qualified Teachers & Support Staff

• Counseling

• Physical Education

• Library

• Gifted Program

• Resource Tutors (Title I)

• Special Education

• ESL

• Speech

• After School Care & Tutoring

• Band

• Art 

Registration

The expectation is for all scholars to complete registration before the 1st day of school and be present on the 1st day of school.

All scholars must have a birth certificate, immunization record, proof of residency (lease or deed), and a copy of the child's social security card. Transfers must have the same information. Kindergarten scholars must be five years old before September 2nd  of that school year.

BCS and CP adheres to the requirements of the McKinney-Vento Law. (State of Alabama law outlining guidelines for homeless scholars/families).

Attendance

The expectation is for scholars to be present and on time for school. Scholars arriving after 8:00 A.M. will be considered tardy. If a scholar must be absent due to illness or any reason, the parent should send a note stating the reason. Please notify the school in case of  extended absences. Scholars are responsible for making up any work missed while absent.

Directions to Central Park Elementary School

4915 Avenue Q
Birmingham, Alabama 35208

Mission Statement

Our mission is to provide a comprehensive and quality education with high expectations in a safe and nurturing environment.

Theme

Celebrating "uniqueness" in every child and teacher!

Motto

"Doing Our Best On The Road To Success"

Vision

Our vision is to produce highly performing, skilled and successful scholars who are respectful, self-motivated, disciplined and engaged in learning, facilitated by effective educators in collaboration with parents and the community.

Beliefs

We believe:

• Success is a continuous process. Failure is not an option.

• Every scholar is entitled to a culturally enriching environment that promotes high academic standards and achievement.

• Educating scholars is the responsibility of the educators, parents, and the community.

• Differentiated instructional strategies will be provided to accommodate the learning styles of scholars to support academic achievements.

• Scholars will develop the technological skills necessary to become productive citizens in a global society.