Very happy with Glennwood Academy...challenging curriculum, interesting and fun extracurriculars, good communication, motivated PTO. Two thumbs up re: Dr. Lee as well.
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Posted by a parent on 05/06/09
I was skeptical at first of the concept of a 2 yr upper elementary school. Felt like a big transition for young kids. But my son is in 4th grade this year and I have been won over. The principal, Dr. Lee, is excellent and sets the right tone. The parent involvement is superb - just as in the lower
... Read more elementary schools. We love my son's teacher - very warm & positive, while setting high expectations. The IB curriculum seems very interesting - certainly helps the kids develop a broader sense of the world they live in. The music program offers chorus, band, and even a fledgling strings program. Lots of other extracurricular activities to choose from, including a strong chess club. The biggest drawback - no gym and the auditorium is too small. However, I feel my son is getting a good education and life experience at Glennwood. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/12/09
I overall am ipressed with the education that my child is receiving. I pulled her out of a horrible school and moved to the City Of Decatur school district so that she could get a great education. Someone said it best they said that it is like a private school education without sending your child to
... Read more one. If I had one complaint it is that the black students feel that they are not treated equally. It is not obvious but in things here and there. My daughter loves her school, they have a loop system (your 4th grade teacher is your 5th grade teacher) but if she had another teacher it would have been perfect. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/11/09
Glennwood is an excellent school. My child just finished her 4th grade year and had a wonderful experience. She made many new friends and excelled in all subjects. The staff is nurturing and holds high expectations for all students, and the principal is one of the best in the state. The Friday afternoon
... Read more Clubs are a fantastic outlet for students to participate in things that interest them. Next year the average class size will be approx. 23, and yes, we will have 3 trailers at the school for 5th graders. My daughter is dying to be in a trailer, so I hope she gets one. (We've been spoiled in Decatur for too long in not having trailers - just ask any parent in other neighboring districts who have had multiple trailers for decades!) It's a sign that more and more families are choosing Decatur to raise their children. Read less
Posted by a parent on 06/04/08
We have been very happy at Glenwood and have had no issues at all with the principal. She has been nothing but helpful, kind and reasonable in the 5 years that we have been involved with her. I have two gifted children who have attended Glennwood and both thrived there and were interested and engaged.
... Read more My child has 20 children in his class so I am not sure where the 24-26 number comes from. IB is a great program and Glennwood is implementing it well. True, it is getting more crowded and less diverse but the school system is completing a demographic study that will guide them on how and where to expand. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/11/08
Principal leadership is mediocre.Most teachers are very good and there are a number of teachers that are exceptional.There are many extra activities that students can participate in that will challenge them.
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Posted by a parent on 03/27/08
Glennwood is neat, clean and orderly, but is also overcrowded, overly strict, and bland. There are now trailers...no wait...'learning cottages' (what they call them), due to the lack of planning regarding student population growing. The class sizes range from 24 to 26 kids per class. Not the 'small
... Read more class size' that CSD claims to have. There is a loss of diversity due to the gentrification of the city...thats not the school systems fault though. The administration is somewhat defensive and not friendly. I don't feel welcome as a parent. Overall its an OK school if you have an average student and aren't looking for something exceptional. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/20/08
We moved into Decatur half way through my daughters 5th grade year. Coming from a suburban elementary school the transition went off without a glitch. She absolutely loved the school and had no problem making friends or jumping right into activities. The 5th grade field trip was a 2-night, 3-day learning
... Read more adventure on Typee Island! I was very impressed with the teachers and principle who really care about the students and their achievements. Read less
Posted by a parent on 02/11/08
Great environment as a transition to Middle School. The place is neat, clean, orderly, and has high expecatations.
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* 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:
353
Students per teacher:
11
Full-time teachers:
31
Number of classrooms:
16
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Special Education
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Decatur schools — Glennwood Academy is located at 440 E Ponce De Leon Ave, Decatur GA 30030. 440 E Ponce De Leon Ave is in the 30030 ZIP code in Decatur, GA The school district for Glennwood Academy is the Decatur City School District. Glennwood Academy is a Public school that serves grade levels 4 - 5.
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