K and 1st grade teachers are fabulous! We had very good experiences with two wonderful teachers thus far! Mrs Johnson and Mrs Crute were very strict, but fair and kind. They did not yell at at t he children and the children thrive in an environment where they know clearly what is expected. They loved
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Posted by a parent on 05/27/09
I love Pine Ridge. I was going to send my daughter to a private/christian school until I heard how great Pine Ridge was. This is our4th year at Pine Ridge I we still love it. All of the staff seems to ready care about all of the children. Our test scores are very high for a lower income school district.
... Read more We usually score almost as high as Mulberry Creek. The children seem to get what they need no matter there level of learning. I have been to all of the schools in Harris County and Pine Ridge and Mulberry Creek are the best. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/19/08
We moved here several years ago, because we were told this was the best school district in the area. We have been shocked at the poor quality in education that our children have received. We came from top school districts all over the US. Pine Ridge seems more interested in prepping the children for
... Read more CRCT testing, and they have forgotten the importance of a well rounded education. We have encountered some very good teachers, as well as some who should pick another line of work. I feel recess/outdoor time is very important for our children, but at this school, my children sporatically receive it. The teachers are very militaristic, and mass punishment is frequently used. As far as the PTA, they are wonderful, very involved, and do a great job. I will be very happy when I can send my children to a new school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/07/08
I am very disappointed in the comment made by the parent who said the 'teachers are very military-like and strict with the children'. Both of my children ages 9 & 5 go to Pine Ridge and loves every teacher they have encountered. Mr. Trotter and his Staff are very professional and run a great school.
... Read more As for ASEP, this is a good program at Pine Ridge. My oldest daughter has been in ASEP every year since going to Pine Ridge and she enjoys going every day. ASEP gives the children time to do their homework, have an afternoon snack and enjoy other classmates' company. Yes, the Pre-K children are in portable units; but my Pre-K child or myself do not mind. To her, it's a great place to go everyday. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/25/08
Be aware that small children (Pre-K) are still in portable units (trailors). The county has the money to provide REAL classrooms. The teachers are very military-like and strict with the children. Thus, the good reviews on discipline! Very intimidating! After school program needs to totally be revised.
... Read more Basic learning not a focus....it is almost entirely centered around the CRCT test and the entire school year is a huge prep for the test. Read less
Posted by a parent on 11/25/07
My children(7 & 5) both attend Pine Ridge Elementary school and I love it! The Principal received Principal of the Year for 2006-2007 and it is well deserved. He is the best! My daughter has special needs and the school and teacher she had for Pre-k alleviated my apprehension about her going to 'big'
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Posted by a parent on 06/18/07
I feel that Pine Ridge Elementary overall has been a great school. I have lived in other states and have seen worse and even better. Most teachers my children have had have been good. You can not compare all teachers good or bad just because you might have had an issue. I do not like the after school
... Read more program. There is no stimulation and fun for the children's minds. I think over all Pine Ridge has been good except for the After School Program can do so much better. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/07/06
Overall, the academics and the positive spirit at Pine Ridge have been wonderful. There is an emphasis on character development and it seems to work for us!
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Posted by a parent on 06/05/06
I have never been more disappointed in a school system as I was when my daughter attending Pine Ridge. The teachers were incompetent of recognizing a reading disability that my daughter has. We had to change school districts to ensure our daughter received adequate teachers. She's thriving now that
... Read more she has teachers capable of doing what they were hired to do. Read less
Posted by a parent on 01/07/06
My two sons have been going to Pine Ridge for the past three years and my daughter started pre-K this year. There has been alot of variety in teachers, techniques and experiences and overall we are very happy with the school and our childrens academic success to date.
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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.
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Ellerslie schools — Pine Ridge Elementary School is located at 5750 Highway 315, Ellerslie GA 31807. 5750 Highway 315 is in the 31807 ZIP code in Ellerslie, GA The school district for Pine Ridge Elementary School is the Harris County School District. Pine Ridge Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels PK - 5.
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