I am the mother of 3 African-American boys. So I guess I am considered 'minorty', I am a serious critic when it comes to my children. McKendree is as diverse as you can get in Gwinnett County, GA and it's in a nice area. I have never experienced any prejudice.I have encountered nothing but the best teachers,
... Read more Dr. Dickson, Ms. Allred, and Ms. Botts at McKendree. The teachers are caring and the truly take an active role in teaching. This was our first year at McKendree and it has been a wonderful year. Tutoring has helped out my youngest son. His teacher also would let him come before class started so that he may catch up on his work. My children feel love and appreciated at McKendree. And Ms. Antrim will be missed they need more principals like her. I can't wait until next year. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/14/09
I am a consultant and thus in lots of different schools across the country. I visit this school 6 times per year and am impressed with the teachers whom I work with in Kindergarten. The facility itself is light, bright, and filled with lots of attractive student generated artwork. The office personnel
... Read more are friendly and kind. Criticism can come easy on an anonymous web page....especially by parents who are not involved in the school or those who do not understand the entire picture of education. Read less
Posted by a other on 05/09/09
I do not know what these other Parents are seeing. But my child has never been so neglected in a school before. The Teachers are rude and very abrupt. I do not like how they treat or talk to the children. They have entirely too many children attending tutoring after school, and the direction of the teaching
... Read more is not top knotch. I do feel that thereis some prejudice as well, when it comes to children of a minority. Once this school term is complete all of my children will be pulled from this school, and enrolled at a much better school found on this sight. All I can say to future potentials to this school, is to talk to your children. Ask them about the teachers, and the school. ETC This is not a good school. The principal needs to be replaced, and some of the teachers need to be re-evaluated. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/05/09
I love McKendree! My kids have been through McKendree - 3 of them from K through 5th. Any complaints that I see are not the fault of the administration or staff or PTA but the county level. Administrators are not supported by the county office so, at times, teachers are not supported. The county needs
... Read more to get a backbone and stand up to parents who are irrational. The principal has always been open to me and friendly to students. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/31/08
I think Mckendree is an awsome school, I personally feel teachers and thepricipal areot in shcool to solve problem childrens problems, that is left to the parent.I thik yes , every time you turn your back they are asking for money for something.But overall the principal is very nice and the teachers
... Read more are awsome nd always willing to help any way they can.f you are reading his review not knowing wether to home school or to pt your child in public school this scool is awsome the kindergarten teachers are great they don't get better then these guys and girls!A well if you ever get ms.Vigliotti well your are truly blessed because she is just the most awsome techer and should get teacher of the year ask any parent from the class of 08'.She is the most caring and no matter how bad her day is she always has a smile. Read less
Posted by a parent on 05/01/08
We are very disappointed with Mckendree. They have a few good teachers, but they are afraid to voice their opinion to anyone on how then could help your child who is experiencing a difficult time fitting in with the other kids. They introduce to you these programs which are surpose to help your child
... Read more behavior, but you never see the program in action to see if the program exist. The principal is extremely rude and one-sided . She talks down to kids. Our child is not a problem child, but we have witness her get in our child face. The vice- president is so by the book she is unable to think for herself. They both claim they only want to help the child, but they are so quick to suggest special education or suspension to temporary solve the problem. The school has alot of fundraisers. We are always writing checks. Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/02/08
I agree with one of the posters. McKendree has some accountability problems. There are some great teachers, but some bad ones. The principal doesn't really seem open for dialogue with parents when there is a problem with students or teachers in regards to education. I worry that image is more important
... Read more than the students. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/08/07
The teachers do an excellent job of communicating with the parents. My child is starting his second year at Mckendree and loves it and can't wait to go back to school. The only negative thing I can say is I do think students could be challenged a bit more and more extra-curricular activities offered.
... Read more The teacher my child had did her very best to challenge each and every child, but the gwinnett county Aks is too low and too much time is wasted on skills mastered in pre-k. Overall, I highly recommend the school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 07/07/05
My son has been at McKendree for 2 years now. We have been extremely happy with the quality of the teachers, the amount of communication between the teacher and parent, and the quality of his education. The 'Trip Around The World' night each year is especially fun and educational for all involved as
... Read more you can learn about all the other nations that are represented within McKendree's student population. We couldn't be happier with McKendree. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/18/05
Parental involvement is great, and there are some great teachers at McKendree, but there is a serious problem with teacher accountability. Too many times my daughter's tests are incorrectly graded and the only answer the school can provide is 'that is the answer in the book'. Example, 2+2+2+2=8 is
... Read more incorrect because the teacher's manual says it's 6. Also, the school staff spends more time working with the PTA on raising money or selling you something than actually teaching the kids. My daughter brings fundraisers monthly, and every Friday there is something being sold by the school. To sum it all up, education is an after thought at McKendree as long as the school looks good and full of students. Read less
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Lawrenceville schools — Mckendree Elementary School is located at 1600 Riverside Pkwy, Lawrenceville GA 30043. 1600 Riverside Pkwy is in the 30043 ZIP code in Lawrenceville, GA The school district for Mckendree Elementary School is the Gwinnett County Public School District. Mckendree Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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