My daughter started GSE in first grade after attending a private school for K-4 and K-5. Her teacher was wonderful! The staff is very helpful! She is now in 2nd grade, lots of homework but I think it will work out for the best. She has an awesome 2nd grade teacher who is on the ball. The principal is
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Posted by a parent on 09/12/09
My child recently started at GSE. I have attempted to volunteer numerous times, only to be told by faculty, they would rather only the homeroom mother attend. I have spoke to other parents and they were told the same. Parents want to get involved but are being turned away by faculty. I have never had
... Read more to deal with the principal however the vice principal was rude, unprofessional and treated me with distain. It is sad to know how I was treated as a parent and send my child to school and be worried how they will be treated. The level of professionalism by the school 'leaders' is unacceptable. They have created an immage of unapproachable and unprofessional. I believe this can be resolved. A progressive educational instituation is obtainable without hindrence of arrogance if they believe it is the childrens future we are here to grow not their own. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/15/08
I have just enrolled my children at GSE. Under very trying and difficult circumstances the office staff was extremely helpful. The children love their new school. I think it is very helpful the way the school interacts with the community in general.
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Posted by a parent on 10/24/07
Both my children have attended this school. It is my opinion the teachers are creative and caring. I do not agree with the fund raisers because if children are not able to participate they are left out of an on campus party during school hours. They have added band this year and it has been very well
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Posted by a parent on 10/17/07
Over the years I have had three children enrolled in G.S.E. The oldest graduated in 2000 but the younger two are still in attendance(4th & 9th grades). I must say that when my oldest child attended this school I was not very happy and neither was he. However, my 2 younger children have never attended
... Read more any other school but this one and unless something unforeseen happens they never will. The teachers they have had in every grade have all been outstanding! They are caring, dedicated and I have never had one complaint with any of them. The office staff has never been anything but kind and courteous to me. I have seen negative remarks in other reviews and can only guess but maybe they are only reacting to negative attitudes from those they come in contact with. I love this school and my children love this school. Any child who attends is very fortunate indeed! Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/21/06
i just read the parent reviews on this website. i agree with the comments on parent involvement and i also agree that kathy does a great job in the front office. my son has been in the special eduacation program for developmental delay in math,reading and language for the past 3 years. overall i think
... Read more the program has served him very well but now that he is in fourth grade and the resource teachers come into the classroom to work with him he is having difficulty adjusting. i feel the children from this special section should all have the same fourth grade teacher so that one is not singled out all by himself like my son has been this year. i have had very positive relations with teachers so far and i hope it contines,but i would like to have more access to the school also. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/27/06
This school is a disapointment. Parent involement is low and this seems to stem from the poor attitudes of the staff, as well as Teachers. I can only hope they don't completely turn my Granddaughter away from wanting to learn.
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Posted by a parent on 05/22/06
My child has attended GSES for one year. I have been very disappointed with the school overall, with the exception of the wonderful teachers. The office staff is the first impression you have of a school and the office staff at GSES is rude. Each visit to the school has been the same. I always
... Read more get the feeling that I am bothering them and that I have NO right to be in the building. It is very sad, but this office staff has completely turned me against this school. I cannot continue to allow my child to attend a school that does not welcome parents. I feel strongly that other parents are not involved for this very reason. It would also be nice if the school had quarter and/or semester awards for the chilren. The ones who are doing well are not being recognized. Thank you to all of the teachers! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/26/06
i think dr.stover is amazing. she really does a great job. my child has gone to gses for 2 yrs. she has made a lot of progress in that time thanks to caring staff and a positive environment.
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Posted by a parent on 04/25/06
My child has attended GS Elem. for 2 yrs. and overall our family is disappointed. The teacher's in class are doing an outstanding job, when they aren't having to baby-sit & discipline the disruptive children. I truly feel for our kids who lose out on a quality education when the entire class is distracted
... Read more due to bad behavior by an individual - send them to Dr. Stover immediately! Also, the lack of extra curricular activities such as the Arts or Music is disturbing let's raise funds ourselves if needed. These programs are a critical part of a child's overall learning experience. The Phys. Ed Program has truly diminished with our regular teacher being out. Phys Ed subs do nothing with our children, the kids are given free play at every class instead of a planned activity. How hard is it to play a kickball game?...it's pure laziness. Read less
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Gulf Shores schools — Gulf Shores Elementary School is located at 1600 E 3rd St, Gulf Shores AL 36542. 1600 E 3rd St is in the 36542 ZIP code in Gulf Shores, AL The school district for Gulf Shores Elementary School is the Baldwin County School District. Gulf Shores Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 6.
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