I currently have two children that attend BES, We think this is a great school!!
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Posted by a parent on 07/26/09
I am a very involved parent in the school, and yes like any school BES does have things they need to improve. But anytime I have had problems with my children, a teacher, another student or anything else I have been able to communicate with the principle, or the teacher openly. They do seem to take
... Read more what I say into consideration and try to do what they can with the information I give them. I have three children at the school now and are pleased with their teachers. They do have a wide range of learners from slow to advanced in each classroom. I think this is done not to slow the advanced, but to help the slower ones. They are kept busy and on a schedule which cuts down on the time to be disruptive. They adjust well on having a routine and knowing what is expected of them. Communicate. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/08/09
BES .......apperance of the school seems adequate. Everything else from the principle to the teachers needs much improvement. They focus so much on sending home a 'Punch' or as some of might refer to it as a 'conduct cut'. Every Friday they are to busy sending home 1's 2's or 3's .My child does not
... Read more need to be labled as a number but as the induviual that she is. I think some of the things they make a big deal about are very petty. Lets start teaching these kids like in the good ole; days and stop trying to cram this CRCT mess on them and traing them to robots. They are human. these kids can not even talk. What happen to 45 to an hour lunch??? these kids have to eat that slop in 30 minutes and by gosh can not talk. Are they in prison or at school? Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/14/08
BES .......apperance of the school seems adequate. Everything else from the principle to the teachers needs much improvement. They focus so much on sending home a 'Punch' or as some of might refer to it as a 'conduct cut'. Every Friday they are to busy sending home 1's 2's or 3's .My child does not
... Read more need to be labled as a number but as the induviual that she is. I think some of the things they make a big deal about are very petty. Lets start teaching these kids like in the good ole; days and stop trying to cram this CRCT mess on them and traing them to robots. They are human. these kids can not even talk. What happen to 45 to an hour lunch??? these kids have to eat that slop in 30 minutes and by gosh can not talk. Are they in prison or at school? Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/14/08
I agree with some of the other parents this school ignores students who are smarter and i am moving and taking my children to another school. What ever happened to a quality education. Take your children and run away from here as fast as you can.
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Posted by a parent on 08/11/08
All staff seemed frustrated & overwhelmed this year. Some teachers are great but are not supported. I agree about the waste of educational time cramming for the CRCT, they retain very little. Because my daughter is quiet & mannerly, her educational & emotional needs were ignored. The principal was
... Read more defensive and not interested in helping. We reached out to many staff members but the 'friendly environment' changed and we were pegged as trouble makers. After numerous communication attempts, we pulled her out because she was falling so far behind. My family was placed in a category that couldn't be further from reality. Negative comments were consistently made towards my husband and I in front of other staff. The backlash from the principal effected my other children and we felt forced to withdraw them as well. My children miss their friends & don't understand why they were treated differently. Horrible experience! Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/14/08
My sons attend BES. Overall the apperance of the school seems adequate. There is much to say for the lack of acceptance towards diversity. I agree with the other parents on this forum that the curriculum leaves much to be desired as well as the level of challenging those students who are ready to
... Read more be challenged. The school's main focus is the Level 1 and 2 on the CRCT vs. those students who are on the higher academic level. The principal is not friendly at all and she will respond to communication, but always on the defensive. The buidling is beautiful and SOME of the teachers seem great! Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/07/08
Higher academic achieving students are not challenged, they become stagnant. No academic growth...time for private school.
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Posted by a parent on 06/07/08
The school is great and the teachers are supported by the superrintendent of schools. The superintendent runs the schools by over reaction first and lack of student support over criticism of personnel. It is an all or nothing rule which could destroy a student's ambitions and self-esteem for life.
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Posted by a other on 04/01/08
Bethlehem is a nice school and the Sage program has some nice things to offer advanced children. The regular teachers do seem to hold back the top achievers in class in an attempt to let the slower learners stay within reach of the rest of the class. It would be more beneficial to all to create a slower
... Read more class for the bottom achievers and let the middle and top achievers move forward with their educations. Might be time for private school for my child! Read less
* In 2007-2008 Georgia administered the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests (CRCT) in reading, English language arts and math in grades 1 through 8 and in science and social studies in grades 3 through 8. The CRCT is a standards-based assessment, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Georgia. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.
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Bethlehem schools — Bethlehem Elementary School is located at 47 Mcelhannon Rd Sw, Bethlehem GA 30620. 47 Mcelhannon Rd Sw is in the 30620 ZIP code in Bethlehem, GA The school district for Bethlehem Elementary School is the Barrow County School District. Bethlehem Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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