I agree with everyone else! The school front ofc. is SO unfriendly! Not one smile to greet you, no people skills!! They act so bothered by you when you walk thru the doors (even the prinicple seemed bothered when I tried to talk to him) I used to think it was me, but good to know now it isnt! I
... Read more have had bad experiences with my child's teachers as well, and I am very sad with this school...we have one more year, and I cant wait till it's over and moving on.. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/31/09
While my daughter has only been there one year, I am very happy with her teacher, but the office staff is very unfriendly. When you walk in the office, no one EVER acknowledges you are standing there waiting. They never smile. The principal is nice, but not friendly either. The school we came from had
... Read more the best and friendliest Principal ever. I am forever asking her to move to Canton when I see her. A little niceness goes a long way. We are suppose to lead our kids by example. My little girl has even noticed their lack of niceness. Now that should tell you something. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/27/09
I thought it was me. The staff would receive a D in making you feel welcome. Often, they dont even acknowledge the parent when they enter the office. The entire staff is in need of brushing up in thier customer service skills.
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Posted by a parent on 03/03/09
I have two boys attending this school. I do feel that the school could use a course in good customer service skills. From the principle,teachers, on down to the office staff. Some teachers there are great, while others are only there for a paycheck. I guess you can find that anywhere though.
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Posted by a parent on 01/30/09
I have to agree with most of the other comments. The staff needs personality! This is my daughters 2nd year there and it's been the same the whole time. Also when I drop her off in the mornings (she is in 1st grade) the staff outside never offers to help her out of the car. I haven't had major problems
... Read more with the school but I think they could work on their people skills. Actually I have considered sending my child to another school because if they aren't worried about making me feel good when I walk in I just wonder how they really are with the children. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/28/09
I have a going into 2nd grade, and a child going into the 4th grade. I have been very impressed with all of the staff at this school from day one. Wonderful, wonderful school!!
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Posted by a parent on 07/08/08
I agree with some of the the 2nd comment. The Principal is not interested in the least about what your thoughts as a parent . (This is my personal opinion when I had a conference with him.) I have never had a problem with any of the teacher's @ Holly Springs. The Front office needs to work on making
... Read more all parents feel welcomed. Mr.Hall also needs to work on making all parents feel welcomed. Beside's these problems I think this School has a great future. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/29/08
This is the 2nd year my oldest child had attended Holly Springs (she is now in 3rd grad) and the first year for my Kindergartener. I love the school. The teachers are warm and friendly. They find ways to teach the children that keep their interest and also help them retain what they have learned.
... Read more The halls are clean and decorated with children's work, but not cluttered. Parent involvement is most welcome as well. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/19/07
Mr Woodall was the principal when I first enrolled my child into Holly Springs. The school was full of life and happy children that were taken care of fairly, truly felt loved and had a wonderful learning experience. I now have two children in the school and a new principle. The dynamics of the school
... Read more has changed completely. The principle is not a welcoming face for the kids nor for the parents. My experience with the teachers has been borderline. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/11/07
Holly Springs Elementary is full of real teachers. The staff, teaching and support, are all a part of the plan. Nobody is left out of the mix. Everyone is knowledable at their level, eager to help, and positive. I volunteer there on a regular basis and at no time have a seen any one being anything
... Read more more than caring, cooperative and helpful. All of the curriculum, in the classes and in the library and different areas of the school is handled with knowledge, fairness, firmness and accuracy. The prinicpal is a known face throughout the school. You know them and they make it their business to know you. All of the classes are bright and colorful but not crowded with stuff. Learning is set up on the County basis but each one room has its own individuality to it, though learning the same things. Read less
School Profile for Holly Springs Elementary School
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CRCT* Test Scores
Grade Level:
Test Year: 2008
Holly Springs Elementary School
Cherokee County School District
Georgia
* 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.
Student enrollment:
1,101
Students per teacher:
13
Full-time teachers:
82
Number of classrooms:
50
Arts
Art
Special Education
Early Childhood Special Needs, Hearing Specialists, Occupational Therapists, Speech/Language Pathologists
Vocational Education
Phys Ed
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Advanced Placement
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Before/After School
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Gifted and Talented
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general intellectual ability or talent - high intelligence test score (usually two standard deviations above the mean), and high levels of vocabulary, memory, abstract work knowledge and abstract reasoning;
specific academic aptitude or talent in one area such as mathematics or language arts;
creative and productive thinking, the ability to produce new ideas;
leadership ability, the ability to direct individuals or groups to a common decision or action;
visual and performing arts, special talents in visual art, music, dance, drama, or other related studies;
psychomotor ability, such as practical, spatial, mechanical, and physical skills.
Vocation/Technical Curriculum
Vocational and/or technical courses offered within a comprehensive school, usually a senior high school.
Special Education Classes
A school or program within a school that provides services and training to students with moderate to severe mental and/or physical disabilities.
Adult Education Classes
Programs offering GED or equivalent courses for adults within regular schools, whether classes are held during evening or daytime schedules.
English as Second Language
English language classes for students whose first language is not English.
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Canton schools — Holly Springs Elementary School is located at 1965 Hickory Rd, Canton GA 30115. 1965 Hickory Rd is in the 30115 ZIP code in Canton, GA The school district for Holly Springs Elementary School is the Cherokee County School District. Holly Springs Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 6.
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