I have three children who go to chestatee the teachers are great for the most part but the office staff look down on people who don't appear to have alot of money. The principle last year was the worst.I've considered moving to get out of this school maybe with new principle it will get better.
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Posted by a parent on 09/07/09
I have to agree with the parent that stated when you bring up your concerns they just dismiss them.I have had the same issue this year.I brought my concerns several times to the ones in command and I just get the 'you have valued concerns, but yet nothing has been done.' We have teachers that do not
... Read more work with the parents and do not care if the child does well or not. I guess it is to much trouble!! My child did not excel and always has in the past. Do you know they do not look at your childs grades just the CRCT testing and that is all that matters. Really, this is a joke some kids do not test well under pressure. How can you base if a student should move on to the next grade based on one test. We were told this by the teachers. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/30/09
I have a 1st grader and I love the environment at this school. I just wish the teachers pushed my daughter a little more.
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Posted by a parent on 03/17/09
Hi I have a daughter that just started this school in September and the teacher she has is great I do feel that they don't push the kids hard enough. Also there is a bully in my child's class I think they could be a bit more firm with. But the over school has been good so far. the teachers are very
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Posted by a parent on 01/26/09
What your child gets out of this school is totally dependent on what teacher you have. My child has had two very energetic and involved teachers who push the kids, and one that didn't. The adminstration was willing to disccus my concerns, but it didn't change the situation. Overall there is a low rate
... Read more of parent involvement, which I know is hard on the school. My best recommendation is if your child has to attend this school, seek out the teachers that are known to really get the kids to excel, and request those teachers, and volunteer to help out whenever possible. I also agree with the parent that stated teachers cite parental complaints as a reason for lack of homework and challenging work. Some teachers will address the issue when asked to, and some don't. I have to be the one adding the challenge at home with add'l work. Read less
Posted by a parent on 12/03/08
Having a child that attends there and 2 who have gone on to high school, I find it funny that the previous reviewer said it is sad what they do to bullies and kids who act up. I am glad they take a firm stand on these things. I am sure they are in compliance with county policy. How often do we hear complaints
... Read more from parents who wish the schools had done more? Students need to learn social responsibility. We just cannot continue to allow children to grow up thinking the world owes them. I applaud Chestatee for taking a firm stand!!! Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/11/08
My grandson has started this school he is in Kindergarden and loves it.
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Posted by a other on 08/22/08
My child is now in seventh grade, and received a wonderful education at Chestatee. Her middle school teachers comment on how well the students from Chestatee do academically. The teachers and administration are attentive and dedicated. This is a great school!
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Posted by a parent on 03/10/08
I have been more than satisfied with Chestatee Elem. I have a child who is now in middle school and she couldn't have been better prepared. She is succesful in all advanced classes. The middle school speaks very highly of the standards by which the teachers at Chestatee set, especially 5th. The students
... Read more were challenged on their level. My other child is a special education student who is currently being served in an inclusion class in 3rd grade. Every teacher and staff member has been more than supportive to ensure she is getting exactly what she needs. I have found that often those people who are disgruntled spent more time complaining to neighbors and on line sites than actually spending time in the school. It is a wonderful school in which to get involved. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/04/08
I hate to say this, but if your child is ADHD, ADD, OCD, bi-polar please do not make the mistake I did and put your child in this school. They tend to look down upon them as trouble makes and will brand them as such and will do anything to push them out of the school. I have since taking my bi-polar
... Read more child out of the school and have had to home school him. I was not very pleased with the school at all. I wish all luck with the teacher since they do not like to think out side of the square box. So many children could excel but with the person in charge this will never happen!! I feel sorry for the students!!! 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.
Student enrollment:
1,032
Students per teacher:
12
Full-time teachers:
87
Number of classrooms:
25
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Gainesville schools — Chestatee Elementary School is located at 6945 Keith Bridge Rd, Gainesville GA 30506. 6945 Keith Bridge Rd is in the 30506 ZIP code in Gainesville, GA The school district for Chestatee Elementary School is the Forsyth County School District. Chestatee Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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