My child attended Greer for part of kindergarten. From the beginning, I felt that parents were being alienated from the school. We couldn't walk our child to class or walk to the sidewalk to pick her up. We were discouraged from talking to the teachers before or after class. If we had any concerns
... Read more we were to write them in a small block in her agenda for the teacher to send a written response. We weren't given the opportunity to ask questions during open house. Now, on to IB. While I feel the IB program is a good thing, it seemed that Greer was trying so hard to get certification that the administration ONLY focused on its principles. I felt my child was being spoon-fed key words and phrases geared to helping the school gain IB status. She wasn't really being taught. The students are well-behaved. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/19/09
Greer elementary is one of the best schools here in Glynn County. Walking into Greer is like walking into a breath of fresh air. Dr. Shirah is an awesome principal. The teachers, staff and the students are so pleasant. When you walk into this school, the atmosphere is as it should be. CALM! Your always
... Read more greeted with a smile from the front office. My kids has attended Greer since Kindergarten. And this year, we were forced to have our children attend another school. What a MAJOR problem that was for our kids. They were coming from a school with structure and respect! To be placed at a school that was a complete opposite. I finally received the chance to return them back to Greer. And I'm so thankful! My kids are so excited for school to start, they can hardly wait. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/22/08
Just compare Greer's academic standing to the other schools in the area -- including the more affluent St. Simon's. Greer continues to excel because of a great staff that supports students and families. I have never heard of a parent who had to beg to see grades or homework. And, it's commun to not
... Read more allow textbooks to leave -- we are in Georgia, money is tight in the education system, and not all parents return their kids books. I don't believe a school is better for sending home 'busy work'...I would like my child to have a life outside of school. Both my kids have excelled at Greer -- the oldest is in the challenge program, and loves going to school. That, to me is a better measure of success. Greer will be heading towards IB status next year, and we're excited about the possibilities. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/26/08
I think the change to a new principle is hard. She is trying to innovative things. And of course people are relucatate to any change. But we see silver glimers of hope as the school tends to improve.
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Posted by a parent on 12/12/07
Today we withdrew our child from CB Greer. It was a difficult decision but we were tired of the complete lack of communication between home and school. We even had to beg to see our child's papers and grades. The new principal appears to be in over her head and has no control over teachers who refuse
... Read more to answer emails/notes in agendas and who refuse to grade and return papers. Our child was not allowed to bring any textbooks home to study--then we found out there were not enough books and students were having to share books in class. Our older child was at Greer K-5 and we never had problems--so I place the blame squarely on the shoulder of the new, inexperienced administration. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/19/07
My children attended CB Greer for two years. They thrived and did very well. However as a parent I was very unhappy with the lack of parental support given to us by the current principal. We were so concerned as parents that we went to the school board. So needless to say my children now go to a different
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Posted by a parent on 05/29/07
My daughter has gone to C.B. Greer since Pre-K and is now starting 5th, so it is like a second home to her and me. C.B. Greer is a great school that encourages parent involvement. PTA plays an active role on fund raising and parent involvement, providing excellent technology and nice playgrounds for
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Posted by a parent on 08/15/05
C.B. Greer is an awesome elementary school! The staff and students are on the cutting edge of technology. New teaching strategies are implemented daily to enhance student performance.
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Brunswick schools — Greer Elementary School is located at 695 Harry Driggers Blvd, Brunswick GA 31525. 695 Harry Driggers Blvd is in the 31525 ZIP code in Brunswick, GA The school district for Greer Elementary School is the Glynn County School District. Greer Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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